Cancer Research UK main site

Fibroadenoma 3 months ago, still worried about breast

Maggiex
Offline

Hi, 

Wondering if anybody could give me some advice, please. 

3months ago exactly, I had a Fibroadenoma in my left breast and it was removed. I was so relieved as I thought the worse and was really stressed out. The day of my operation, I had an ultrasound and mammogram, so I was thoroughly checked and the lady who was doing the ultrasound did say I had a few benign cysts in my left breast too which makes sense because I always am slightly more tender in that breast before my period. 

Since July, I have had a bit of health anxiety which doesn't help me always feeling myself and jumping to the worst-case scenario but I am getting help, it's just physically exhausting. 

I went to the doctors the other day and explained that I feel the cysts and not sure if they feel bigger, it's definitely more tender and I have a tingling sensation all down my left arm which he said is anxiety. He didn't refer me as he examined my breasts again and said everything is fine and that the mammogram and ultrasound would have shown something or the doctors would have examined me further if any abnormalities showed. He had no concerns and I had a full blood count in July and all came back normal so he didn't do them again either. He told me to stop feeling my boobs constantly as that in itself will make them more sore/tender. I'm still not sure and don't know if I should push for another breast ultrasound to make sure. 

Is this just my anxiety and mind playing tricks on me? 

Would appreciate any advice. 

Thank you x 

 

 

  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    I am sorry to hear your recent health scare a few months ago has left you very concerned about your health.

    It is good you have been back to see your doctor who has examined you and isn't concerned. As they have said, it is reassuring that you were recently seen in the breast clinic and had an ultrasound that was all ok and if something had been the matter it would have been looked into then.

    Sometimes anxiety can get the better of us. Try not to over think things and resist the urge to check you breasts for a week or so and see how things go. Remember breasts do often change and become sore or lumpier at different times of the month with changes in hormone levels. This is often very normal for a lot of people and things usually settle again after a few days. There is some information about other breast changes that aren't caused by cancer at this link that you may find helpful to read. It is important to remember that most changes that happen won't be the result of cancer.

    Of course if you are continuing to be concerned and things aren't settling or are getting worse do go back and talk this through with your doctor, to see what they have to say.

    Take care,

    Naomi

Speak to a nurse

Quick links

Follow us

Registered with Fundraising Regulator (logo)
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.