Breast indent

Unsure what I am expecting to get from this but need to vent. 

In February I noticed an indent in my left breast. It comes across my breast from the side of my armpit along towards my nipple. My left breast also seems substantially larger than the other, which hasn't always been the case. 

I seen my GP in March who referred me urgently to breast clinic. I was told 40 week wait. I have been back to my GP this week due to severe lower back muscle spasms but they decided to also check the indent at the same time. 

The indent is larger, kind of puckered and feels like a gap underneath. They said the edges have hardened around it. The skin is tethered where the indent is. They have now referred me again as the two week suspected breast cancer referral. 

I have large lumpy breasts and they have explained physical examination is limited due to this (36HH). I have breast fed both of my children, having stopped breastfeeding over a year ago. I have noticed on my nipples that there is white discharge, but I would have to squeeze it out, if that makes sense. 

I feel like I'm spiralling with worry but also on the other hand convinced that surely it can't be anything serious (like it can't happen to me). 

There is no lump that i can feel, but again, this is difficult to check as i have very lumpy feeling boobs anyway. I feel so confused.

  • Hi there lovelylemon and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about the symptoms you have and can only imagine what a worrying time this is for you.

    As your doctor has said it will only be further tests at the breast unit that can confirm the cause of all of this and if this is something as serious as a cancer.

    Of course as I am sure you are aware there can be many reasons for breast changes. Most of these will have a straight forward and harmless cause rather than cancer, so try not to let your thoughts run away with themselves for now.

    The important thing is your GP has now referred you on a quicker pathway and hopefully you won't have to wait too long so you can get some answers about what this is.

    Try and keep yourself busy as this can help distract your mind from thinking about this too much.

    Do get back in touch if needed or of you prefer give us a call on 0808 800 4040, we're here weekdays 9-5.

    Best wishes

    Naomi