Hello and thank you for your post,

I can appreciate your worry but I'm afraid that no one here can tell you what the is the matter. Except to say it is not necessarily cancer.

It is reassuring that you have been referred to the breast clinic next week. When you are there you will be examined and may need to have scans and possibly a biopsy. We have information about the tests used in the breast clinic appointment on our website.

In the meantime please try not to look online for a possible diagnosis, as the internet cannot tell you what is the matter but will add to your worry. Try to occupy and busy yourself with other things. But talk to people around you so you can be supported.

You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care,

Caroline

Thank you for that it’s much appreciated I’m trying my best to keep positive.