Slight dent on breast

Hi All, 

Iv brought myself to this sight as have a slight dent in my left breast , and a tinier /fainter one next to it , 

im quiet pale skinned so is quiet difficult to actually see unless your looking , as the saying goes blink & you’d miss it !! I noticed it when I was out of the shower standing infront of the mirror when I was throwing Cos a towel over my head , I raised my arms and seen it , I had to turn rocks different angles to actually get sight of  it as it’s kinda near the under of my breast , I thought absolutely nothing of it at all brushed it off , and then heard a lady talk of how her BC was diagnosed from her finding a tiny dent on her breast so i double chencked mine and yep was still there , I have slight pain to the left near my underarm but nothing Iv been concerned about previously, 

seen my GP yesterday, she couldn’t see it too but no lump , however she’s referred me to the Breast Clinic said id Get am Appt within 2 weeks but they actually rang me @ 8am this morning & my Appt is for this coming monday , 

My Husband is coming with me , 

im not too sure how I feel , iv been worried & nervous & then telling myself it’s only a strech Mark even though I can see thst its not , Iv taken photos of it to show them incase they don’t come see what I can, 

I have family history of BC as my sister who’s now 48 was diagnosed with BC when she was age 42, that was 6 yrs ago, 

im the youngest im 43 ,

we lost our mam to Lymphoma 2 yrs ago ,

and have Lost 2 brothers to Heart Attacks 3 yrs & 2 yrs ago , 

My other sister was diagnosed last year with Bowel cancer (she’s fine now too thank god) & my Dad was diagnosed with skin cancer 6 yrs ago too , 

Quiet the Family History I know !! ️ 

Just want to know If any other ladies on here have found the same thing ? 

Im so sorry that anyone is on this site , what awful things life throws at us , 

sorry for the long winded post 

Liz x

  • Hi,

    im so glad you got it checked out, better to be safe than sorry....I have everything crossed for you, let us know what happens? Xxx

  • You did the right thing six weeks ago I was diagnosed with grade 2 BC two tumours in my right boob this from a slight dent ,a week ago I had surgery and reconstruction on both sides I now await my full results for the next step in my treatment .

    keep us updated all the best 

  • Hi Sarah , 

    i am so so sorry to hear your news ,

    Can I ask how slight was your dent ? 

    Theres no lump on my breast that I can feel nor my gp she couldn’t feel one neither , 

    I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you that all goes really well with your next course of treatment let us know , 

    xxx

  • Hi 

    it was only slightly noticeable to the right side of my right nipple but in the breast only when I lent over or lifted my arm , my gp or the nurse at the Breast clinic could feel any lumps but they were visible on the scans one was just over an inch and the other just over half an inch .

    huge positive is that we are seen so quickly now days .

    best of luck

    sarah 

  • Oh wow that’s great they caught it early then ! 

    Ues mine is more or less the same , nothing on the nipple 

    mall only visible when I lift the arm or bend forward like you said , 

    Originally was only 1 dent there when I first noticed it 

    couple months ago but there’s 2 there now , both very small , 1 is like a small finger print & he other is also like a finger print but alt smaller , 

    And yes you’re right , I’m sering the early Appt as a positive , is hate it be waiting around for weeks not knowing what it is , 

    thank you for your reply back to me I really appreciate it , 

    Hoping all goes we’ll for you along the way too xx

    Liz x

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    Hi Liz,

    I am so sorry to hear about your breast troubles. My, you have quite some history of cancer in your family and, I am so sorry for all your losses. I too have a comprehensive family history of cancer and was first diagnosed with breast cancer 9 years ago. I had a second bout 8 years ago.

    I am glad to hear that you have been given an appointment for Monday. You may not get any results then. It is more usual to have some tests done onyour first visit and to return for the results in 1-2 weeks.

    I hope that all goes well for you. Please keep in touch and let us know. We ae always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Hey Jolamine , 

    Thanks for replying , 

    Yes , certainly been a horrific time for our family since 2013, Roller coaster of sheer hell , I’m not sure just how we managed to get through it , the heartbreak is unbelievable that never leaves you , 

    Im becoming a tag more nervous as times drawing closer to Monday , the clinic I’m going to is nearby & is a one stop clinic so says I should know results on same day , 

    althoygh im aware with Biopsy’s that different, 

    i just want to know now , I’m anxious about it I’m hoping no matter what the outcome that I actually know then as this waiting isn’t nice is it , 

    I’m reading mixed stories of people with the same thing or similar so That’s not making me more anxious infact rrsdong other stories I feel is making me more aware , 

    I feel like Monday can’t come quick enough & at the same time wishing it was a life time away , very bizarre feeling , 

    how are you now ? After all your findings 8&9 yrs ago ? You’ve obviously been in similar situation to myself in both scenario’s , 

    But Hope all going great for you though ? ? 

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    Hi Macca,

    You're quite right unfortunately, the heartbreak never leaves you, but you learn how to live with it.

    You really have nothing to worry about for Monday. The staff at the clinic are usually fantastic. You are fortunate that you are attending a one-stop shop, as this should give you an idea of whether there is anything untoward straight away. If the doctor is at all concerned s/he may also do a biopsy. You will usually have to wait 1-2 weeks for the results of this. The waiting is always a scary time, as all sorts of thoughts go through our heads.

    You will read a lot of different stories from people who have the same types of cancer. We are all individuals and all react in our own way.

    I am doing well now thank you. I had a scare earlier this year when I was referred to a plastic surgeon for an excision biopsy on my face. While I was there, he discovered another mole on my leg and carried out an excision biopsy on that too. Fortunately both were clear. The only trouble I've had is in trying to get my leg healed afterwards. I am still on antibiotics and applying creams 8 weeks after the procedure. Fortunately, it is my leg which gave trouble and not my face, which has healed well.

    Do please let us know how you get on on Monday. We are always here for you.

    I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good news.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Hi Guys , I posted a few days ago about the slight Dent on my left breast , 

    just wanted To let you know as I said I would keep you posted. I have had my Breast Clinic Appt earlier today @ my local hospital, The doctor I seen couldn’t feel anything , had Mammogram & was told the Ultrasound radiologist was not working today so I needed up going to the other nearest hospital for The Ultrasound, And thank god they told me there & then they couldn’t see anything on either the Mammogram or Ultrasound , I’m so relieved, I’m aware this isn’t the case for everyone that goes through the same thing , 

    when I was with the doctor at he clinic he drew “X’s“ around an area on my breast and he had a smaller little handHeld Mini Ultrasound Doppler that he screened where he said he could feel a node ??! 

    Aint got a clue why he did that it was tender there when’s he felt it , 

    anyways , he rang Me earlier after the Ultrasound scan & told me that they didn’t see anything on the scans and Im so over The moon , I elated , 

    But why am I feeling like something’s bother me ? I dotn know is what im feeling normal ? It’s like I’m feeling a doubt about it I don’t I know but I have  this niggling voice in my head asking Well what the hell are those dents on my breast then ? Why did they appear few months ago & are still there ? I did ask the doctor when he rang me but he just said he signed me off & just keep eye on it, said i could have had a bang ???? But I haven’t & todl him , 

    he then said we’ll could be any reason really but nothing they could see on the scan right now so incase free to go , 

    which im so so pleased about ,thank you all for her very kind replies and comments to me the past week or few days I’m so so greatful , 

    and Good Luck to all of you moving very forward xoxoxo