Hi Pennypie and thank you for your post.

I am sorry to learn of your situation. I can imagine this is a worrying time for you.

You are right to contact your GP if you have any concerns. General practitioners may follow various protocols when addressing breast lumps.

You don’t specify your age. Your GP may have asked you to watch and wait because some breast lumps can result from hormonal changes that occur at various stages in a woman's life, including during the menstrual cycle. These breast lumps will disappear without any treatment.

Approximately 90% of breast lumps are found to be benign and Breast Cancer Now has information on what may cause benign breast conditions which you may find helpful to read.

The majority of tumours tend to grow slowly, so a delay of a few days is unlikely to impact the overall result.

We know it can be a very anxious time when you find a breast lump. Anxiety UK and Every Mind Matters have various tips and advice on how to cope in these situations.

Please do contact your GP again  if your breast lump is still there in a couple of days.

I hope you can get this sorted out soon.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. 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.

 Kind regards

Tina

Hi Pennypie and thank you for your post.

I am sorry to learn of your situation. I can imagine this is a worrying time for you.

You are right to contact your GP if you have any concerns. General practitioners may follow various protocols when addressing breast lumps.

You don’t specify your age. Your GP may have asked you to watch and wait because some breast lumps can result from hormonal changes that occur at various stages in a woman's life, including during the menstrual cycle. These breast lumps will disappear without any treatment.

Approximately 90% of breast lumps are found to be benign and Breast Cancer Now has information on what may cause benign breast conditions which you may find helpful to read.

The majority of tumours tend to grow slowly, so a delay of a few days is unlikely to impact the overall result.

We know it can be a very anxious time when you find a breast lump. Anxiety UK and Every Mind Matters have various tips and advice on how to cope in these situations.

Please do contact your GP again  if your breast lump is still there in a couple of days.

I hope you can get this sorted out soon.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. 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.

 Kind regards

Tina

Hi Tina , 

Thanks for your response, I am going on 52 and have not had periods for over 18 months now , I s as m currently on HRT medication to help with symptoms . 

I will be calling my GP and ask again to be seen .