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Small hard immobile lump

Florence85
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Hi all

 

i found a tiny lump (pea sized) in my left breast about a cm to the left of my areola. The lump feels very immobile to me, the skin moves across the top of it but it feels fixed, the lump is about the size and shape of a tic tac and is smooth and very hard. I've seen the GP today and she's referred me to the breast clinic in two weeks, and I'm trying to pretend I'm ok but really I'm petrified. I'm getting married in April and we want to start a family straight away (I'm 35) and it feels like the bottom has fallen out of my world. I'm really scared, not least because my best friend had breast cancer when we were both 30 and it came completely out of the blue and she had to have a mastectomy. I'm also overweight (despite my best intentions) and I'm feeling really ashamed and like if it is cancer that I've caused this and done it to myself. Any words of reassurance would be much appreciated!

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    Hi Florence,

    A very warm welcome to ou forum. I am so sorry to hear of your worries, especially when your best friend has already had breast cancer. Not every lump is cancerous. There are a number of different reasons for lumps. Besides, only 1 person in every 8 referred to the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis, so the odds are still in your favour. 

    Having had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 11 years, I can assure you that this is one of the most worrying parts of anyone's cancer journey and, whatever the outcome, you will feel better once you know either way. At the moment there are so many unknowns for you that it is a very scary place to be. Try to keep yourself busy until you get your appointment. This will help to pass the time. Whatever you do, try to steer clear of the internet, as this usually scares us all further.

    I hope that all goes well for you and that you can get back to arranging your wedding again without these worries hanging over you.

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

    Kindest regards,

    Jolamine xx

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