I got a recall letter 4 days after my routine mammogram, my breasts have always been a bit 'lumpy' so I find it quite hard to tell if I have any lumps but since the letter I wonder if I do have a lump - I have an area which is a bit tender and possibly a lump not sure. I am not on HRT but had it last year for around 10 months but stopped due to it causing bleeding - not sure if this is significant. Since the letter I have tried to stay positive but I am really worried in case I have cancer because I care for my very elderly parents and my Dad has dementia. I have no idea how I would tell them because I don't think they could cope with the news. Also I have a daughter so I would be worried about her genetic risk and also telling her as well.
I feel I am really strong and will be brave and I know that women a lot younger than me (I am 60) have breast cancer. I have been lucky in my life but I am so frantic about my family should I need further treatment.
Both my paternal Grandparents died young of cancer - My Grandad of bowel cancer aged just 32 and my Grandma of bladder cancer aged 58 but both my parents are in their late 80s and have not had cancer. I wonder if I have a genetic risk due to my paternal Grandparents but not sure if there is any link to these different cancers and breast cancer.
I would appreciate any advice but I know not to google and to stay positive - I am sorry for this long rambling post. Thankyou x