Breast Cancer Fears

Hi everyone,

First time poster and hoping to ease some anxiety. 
I have been experiencing pain in my right breast particularily around the nipple area for several months now. It isn't painful all day but frequent enough throughout the day to make me wince in pain. 

My GP carried out a breast exam on Thursday and has referred me to the breast screening clinic. He didn't feel any lumps but said my right breast is fuller than the left and the nipple has heightened sensitivity. For the last 2 days my breast and now shoulder have been constantly sore. Is this normal from having a breast check up? It wasn't overly sore at the time, just the usual discomfort I expected. 

I am also freaking out with anxiety at the thought of going to the clinic. Naturally I didn't listen to my GP and went straight on to google and have gotten myself so worked up that the thought of being told I have cancer is consuming my mind! So stressed out and hope it is a quick referral process. 
 

Any tips on relieving anxiety and what I should expect at the clinic will be greatly appreciated. 

  • Hi 

    sorry you are having this worry.

    Breast cancer often doesnt come with any pain and shoulder pain might be stress or something else.

    I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and it was a big shock, hopefully that will not be the case for you but treatment is excellent if you do need it. 
    well done for getting it checked and the high anxiety is normal at this moment but it will get better either way x

  • Thankyou for such a lovely reply. Yes I'm doing okay, at 38 fit as a fiddle with too young Sons you could say it was a complete shock, I have stayed to the light but sometimes it gets the better of you. Definitely speak to your team, i think we will worry about pains and boggles for a long time. Xxx

  • Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I got a phone call on Thursday asking me to attend the breast clinic on Monday. I am anxious to attend but relieved I haven't had to wait a long time. 
     

    I am sure it was a huge shock! I hope your treatment is going well. You have a fantastic positive attitude. I am glad you are able to use your experience to provide support to others. Xo