Hi.
About 3 months ago I discovered a lump. The size of a grape, very mobile, not overly concerned but still got seen asap. Turned out to be a cyst which has now all but gone.
During all this I also found I had dark brown discharge only on me squeezing. Nothing at all comes out by itself. Cytology came back clear, but it was totally blood.
Mammogram and ultrasound came back clear. Apart from showing some cysts and duct ectasia.
Surgeon is concerned there may be something hiding behind the nipple because it's only coming from a single duct.
She has recommended a total duct excision. I'm fine with this, better to be safe than sorry. Its planned for 7th June. I'm absolutely terrified they may find something, but also what my breast will look like afterwards.
I'm very small, 32/34A and taking all the ducts away (2-3cm the surgeon told me) thats most of my breast!
I've always been extremely self conscious of my breast size and shape, but this has really upset me. The surgeon told me if they find something then they will.remove the whole breast and lymph nodes.
Can anyone reassure me it's not as bad as I'm imagining?