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Hello , I've been aware of a hard immovable pea size lump in my right breast for a few weeks . Kept checking still there and hadn't imagined it . Today I called gp practice , receptionist was nice and said doctor will call me back . However , I didn't tell her my maternal grandmother and mum have passed of breast cancer . I'm aware it sounds flippant but I have complex ptsd after a massive trauma I went through a few years ago . Tbh , thats more scary . Being vulnerable around others , a hospital environment to be checked is overwhelming never mind thinking about treatments. I haven't had anyone in my house for years . It feels way too much ..

  • Welcome to the forum Chr although I'm sorry about the lump you've found.

    I know this must be rather scary but I'm glad you got in touch with your doctor. I hope they've called you back since making this post but if you would like to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses they're just a phone call away on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar situation will offer their support and advice to you soon but in the meantime we're thinking of you and will have our fingers crossed the lump is no cause for concern.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator