Hi- I have been here before- I have had a lump in the left breast and also another time I had redness and peeling and another lump. Both were finally diagnosed as benign.

I have yearly mastectomy's because of family history. My last mammogram was April and it was fine. However in last ten days I got very painful breast and then pain localised near left nipple. It was then I get the hard lump. Felt like a sausage shape. I went to the doctors yesterday and she confirmed it was a fingernail size but then when I lay down she said it was bigger. She said it was hard and not moveable and was concerned more than the other two. I have been lucky that she has examined all my lumps . I have appointment on Tuesday and know the drill but this time I feel petrified and have such a bad feeling. I am a teacher and go back the day after going to hospital. I am 46 Type 1 diabetic and had surgical menopause when I was 42 for severe endometriosis.

I have two children and 3 stepchildren. Husband is not supportive at all and I needed someone to talk to as I feel I am going mad thinking of what could be. I hope it's ok to post here.

I know what my mum went through and other relatives and I am getting myself in a state jumping the gun. I know I am but I just can't shake this awful feeling.