25 years old, been referred to breast clinic!

Hiya, just looking for some advice.

Ive had these big lumps in my breasts ever since I got breasts age 11 or 12. 

They’ve never gone away, I reckon if anything they got a bit bigger in line with my boobs..

anyway.. I’ve got this pain under my right boob, it hurts more when I tense so I personally think I’ve pulled a muscle or something but when I went to the GP, he said he’s going to refer me because they have to now if anyone has any lumps.

 

im 25, and I’ve had these lumps since I was 12... so I think if they were going to kill me they would have done so by now! 

They feel like mini golf balls I guess, and I can move them around and poke them out the sides of my breasts! 

 

But the GP said he thinks it’s fine and nothing to worry about but that he has to refer to be extra causious. He also said he doesn’t know why I have the pain, so I do reckon it’s a pulled muscle as it feels like it’s on my ribs/bottom of breast. 

 

But the fact ive even been referred makes me think oh no, what if they ARE something bad?? And I’ve left them all this time!!! 

  • Hi Noodlesaaah and welcome to the forum.

    Waiting for tests can be a challenge but you've been quite rational in your post and it's encouraging to see what the GP has said as well so if you find your mind wandering try and remind yourself of this.

    Many of our ladies know the worries this can cause so hopefully you'll hear about their experiences and receive some support from them soon but in the meantime try to stay busy if you can and distract yourself until appointment day.

    All the best, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator