Hello, and thank you for posting.

Anyone who notices something new or different for them should get checked out by their GP. They will review the lump and decide if it needs investigation. If they think it does, they may refer you to the breast clinic to get the lump looked at further.

Tell the doctor what you have felt and noticed, alongside your monthly cycle, as other things can happen in the breast that aren't cancer. But, it is still good to be checked, so do go along once your period finishes

Take care, and hopefully you will know more soon. If you want to speak to the nurses on the helpline the number is 0808 800 4040, lines open mon-fri, 9-5.

Sarah.

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

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