8 weeks pregnant and found breast lump

Hi, I am 31 and 8 weeks pregnant. Last Sunday I found a lump in my breast in the fatry tissue below my nipple. I went to the doctor last Friday who had a feel and straight away said she thinks it's a Fibroadenoma and to not be concerned but she will refer me for an ultrasound.  I have an appointment on 25th March at the breast clinic and I am truly beyond terrified. I just feel like I can't even enjoy being pregnant because this dark cloud is over me, I'm not sleeping and barely eating and also feel like I cannot get on with my life at all with worry! Sometimes it can feel a bit achy or tender but I do poke and prod at it a lot during the day, it definitely moves and my Gp said it kept moving below her fingers.  Has anyone ever had the same thing and all be ok in early pregnancy? I have severe health anxiety which my doctor is aware of.

  • Yes I was lucky to have an appointment a week later due to cancellations. I had a biopsy and unfortunately came back as cancer. It's very early and small so staying positive. I am due to have surgery in 6 weeks which will make me 28 weeks which is apparently the perfect time. I will need radiotherapy once little one is born. I am staying as positive as possible though - my husband was with me with the results which was really needed so make sure you are not alone. My baby consultant also specialises in baby monitoring during surgery so she is fully involved with it all. As it's superficial and not organ related baby should be absolutely fine as she will just sleep due to the anaesthetic. Fingers crossed for your results - and if it is the news you don't want, you will still be fine. I'm not a "normal" patient but they have treated many pregnant women. Remain positive and you will get through it 

  • Aw I'm so sorry to hear that it came back as cancer lovely :( but it's good that you are staying positive and that it is treatable during pregnancy too. Do you know how big it is at all? She said my lump is about 2.5cm but I dont know if that is big or small to be honest. I'm so grateful that they got you seen quickly and you've noticed it early on.

    Did they tell you when they called that you could bring someone with you for biopsy results? Also did you find the waiting harder than the actual knowing? I know that might sound like a silly question but sometimes when there is a plan in place then things seem a little easier maybe. And did you get your biopsy results quicker than the standard 10 days?

    So Sorry for all of the questions by the way my head is just all over the place and it's good to hear from someone who has been through it xx

  • Thank you - I am not going to lie the tears have flowed but I have to stay positive for my baby and little boy. 

    My letter said someone could attend for physical or emotional support - I just took my husband and asked plus being pregnant and hormonal etc. They had no issue whatsoever plus other ladies had support who werent pregnant. I waited 5 days for my results - and they were tough. Deep down I knew what it was. My lump is big but the cancer is 1.4cm which is small. Mine is right in the middle of the lump. 
     

    7 weeks feels lifetime for the surgery but I know I'm not a "normal" patient and they have to plan more. If it is bad news, lean on the people you have. It helps. My midwife, consultant and cancer nurse have been amazing. And I know me and my baby will be fine. I am due further results today - a mammogram result which they did after the result plus they looked into the biopsy more to see how aggressive and if anything further is needed.

    stay strong and try to stay positive - I know it's hard. But if it is the worst, you will have all the help and suppprt around you. Plus you and baby will be well taken care of - apparently baby will just sleep during surgery as it's more of a superficial procedure and not touching organs.

    I have everything crossed for you xxx

  • I can completely imagine there have been many years, I've had enough myself and don't even know the outcome yet. But it sounds like you are very strong and that's amazing.

    I was told I would get a phone call rather than letter so will ask about taking someone with me, I'm sure I'll be able to.

    That is interesting about the cancer only being 1.4cm when the lump is big, I just assumed that if my lump is 2.5 and it does turn out to be cancer then that would be the size of it, so that's interesting to know. What stage is yours classed as then?

    The wait for the surgery probably feels like an age, but like you say they will have more to organise and maybe want to wait until the baby is a bit further along. But I have everything crossed for you that it all goes smoothly. It sounds like you're doing amazing as it is, you will kick cancers butt! Xxx

  • Yes insist someone is with you - don't do this alone. I have also now been allowed for my husband to attend all antenatal appointments and scans (I am consultant led so have more than midwife led) and this is a added bonus as I can't even say the c word without crying. 
     

    I am stage 1 so very early meaning hopefully chemo won't be needed. They initially thought it was fatty tissue

     

    i have good days and bad to be honest - the smallest thing could happen and I blow but that's because it's always in my mind. I have to accept it's a part of my but that's part can *** off over the next few months ha! 
     

    let me know how things go for you - I will be thinking of you (even though I don't know you :-) ) xx

  • Yes I'll most definitely try and get him to be able to come with me. Was bad enough have to go to ultrasound and biopsy on my own. And that's really good news he is now allowed to your antenatal appointments as well too.

    And if you've got to have cancer then stage 1 is definitely the best one to have so that's a positive! I can completely imagine though that anything can set you off as it does for me at the minute too and I don't even have any diagnosis or anything I'm just hoping I am worrying over nothing.

    Aw thank you that means a lot. I will let you know when I get results. And keep your chin up, you're doing amazing xx

  • [@xemx]‍ norning did you get your results? I have been thinking about you but hadnt noticed if you had any update x