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Confused on what to do - found a lump in breast and scared to see the GP

ShantiM
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I am 49 years old and on Mothers Day felt a lump in my left breast. I ignored it, a little scared an a little nervous. The lump has increased in size. My mums sister died because of breast cancer and another aunt also had breast cancer. My brother was just cleared of Prostate cancer. I am really scared to go to gp. Its an important year for my daughter with A levels and this would knock her back so I have not been to get it checked yet. If the gp feels the lump, what happens next? On top of all this I have a real phobia to go to the gp.

Can someone explain the process please.

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    Hello ShantiM ,sorry to hear you are so worried and have found a lump that’s growing . I found I had an inverted nipple and a hard area in my left breast last July ,my son was getting married in August . I went to see my Gp and was referred to the Breastclinic. Within weeks I knew what I was dealing with and only my husband and two very close friends knew , I eventually told my children when my son came back from honeymoon as I couldn’t have hidden having surgery in the September .I would advise you to see your Gp and if he or she refers you to the Breastclinic ,you will hopefully have a mammogram,maybe a biopsy and a scan . I was told there and then what I was dealing with .Everyone there is very caring and helpful . Get it checked and see what you are dealing with . I am sure if you did tell your daughter once you know she would probably be fine and happier than if you keep it from her.Best wishes and keep in touch xx

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    Hello ShantiM ,sorry to hear you are so worried and have found a lump that’s growing . I found I had an inverted nipple and a hard area in my left breast last July ,my son was getting married in August . I went to see my Gp and was referred to the Breastclinic. Within weeks I knew what I was dealing with and only my husband and two very close friends knew , I eventually told my children when my son came back from honeymoon as I couldn’t have hidden having surgery in the September .I would advise you to see your Gp and if he or she refers you to the Breastclinic ,you will hopefully have a mammogram,maybe a biopsy and a scan . I was told there and then what I was dealing with .Everyone there is very caring and helpful . Get it checked and see what you are dealing with . I am sure if you did tell your daughter once you know she would probably be fine and happier than if you keep it from her.Best wishes and keep in touch xx

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