I have noticed no other changes in my breast apart from this and am otherwise in excellent health.

Hi so my period is just coming to an end and it's slightly smaller but is still there. 

Contact your GP, the GP will refer you to the consultant. 

I've just had my appointment 

• History: breast lump left breast since July; Examination: left breast 8cm x 6cm firm lump; also right breast inner upper quadrant 3cm x 2cm lump; nother had fibroadenoma of breast; Plan: refer breast 2 week wait.
• Letter - A 2ww Referral Letter to Unknown
• Coded entry - Fast track referral for suspected breast cancer (XaMeC)

Well done to you! 

• Bring someone with you to the next appointment just in case they send you to have a mammogram/biopsy.

All the best

Hi Kitten,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I'm delighted to hear that you picked up the courage to see about this lump. If it does turn out to be cancer, the sooner it is attended to, the better the outcome should be. Having said this, only 20% of the people who attend the breast clinic, get a cancer diagnosis, as many lumps are benign. Some turn out to be benign cysts or fibroadenoma. Some lumps do change with your menstrual cycle, so here's hoping that it turns out to be nothing serious.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello kitten85 and thanks for your post,

It is good to hear that you are having your breast lump checked in a breast clinic.

Breast Cancer Now have some useful information about what happens at a breast clinic appointment which you might find helpful to read before hand.

There are many benign (not cancer) breast conditions that women can get so try not to overthink it for now.

If you would like to ring and chat through any of this with one of the helpline nurses then you are welcome to give us a call.

The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine

Had my hospital appointment two days ago - its a benign cyst which I've had drained. It turns out I have cysty boobs. All good and clean bill of health!

HI Kitten,

Many thanks for the update. I am delighted to hear that your cyst is benign - cysty boobs are a big improvement on the alternative! I am sure that you feel a mighty sense of relief.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx