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

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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  • Hi .

    100% go and have it checked.It might turn up that is nothing serious and think about how relieved you'll be afterwards.

    Depending where you live and how long the waiting times are ,you will most likely be referred to a breast clinic within 2 weeks  ,physical examination,mammogram ,ultrasound and possible biopsy,however if there are no concern from the imaging ,biopsy is not needed. 

    Don't delay it .You want an answer don't  you ? 

  • Hello shanti 

    I would advise definitely to go get this checked

    it coukd well be nothing to worry about x  

    sorry I pressed report by mistake moderators please ignore 

    love Lara xxx

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