Hi Elle

Six weeks is along time to wait, suspicion of cancer is a two week referral. So I imagine your GP thinks this is just a cyst and therefore has not put you on the cancer pathway. GPs know when they feel a lump if its suspicious or not, a cancerious lump has a certain feel to it. Why not go back to your GP, tell her about your nipple and ask about the likelyhood that this could be serious - if only to put your mind at rest.

Hiya 

Thank you for the reply I showed the gp the nipple this morning and she agreed there was a slight difference and checked both my breasts and said they feel normal ! The lump is up near my armpit , she also said the 6 week referral was a guideline time ! I'm in Ireland so I just looked up online and they are saying non urgents apps are taking 6-12 months this can't be right ? I am going to go back to gp again 

6-12 months - that's shocking are you in Eire?

I did a quick search and came across this 

www.hse.ie/.../breast-cancer-referral-guideline.pdf

so you should be seen within 6 weeks

Any brest or armpit lump should be checked under the 2 week rule whatever your age. (This is UK and may be different in Ireland )

Do chase your gp. Explain that the stress and worry are causing you to feel unwell and depressed. This sometimes helps to move a stubborn gp. Also you can ask for a second opinion or just go to a different gp.

I hope you are seen soon to put your mind to rest. It is a scary time, even if it proves to be benign. I wish you well and hope it turns out your gp was right in the end.