Hi Anxious,

A very warm welcome to our forum. 

I am sorry to hear about your symptoms. Not all lumps are cancerous. Many are benign cysts, fibrous or hormonal changes. It is good that the lump you have feels smooth, because it is more likely to be cancer if the edges are jagged. 

I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 12 years and know just how worrying the wait to get a diagnosis is. Contact your GP as soon as the surgery re-opes and get the ball rolling. Try not to keep poking about, as this will only make the area sore. Whtever you do, steer clear of the internet until you know exactly what you are dealing with, as it will only scare you further and, serve no useful purpose. 

There is little difference in the waiting times between NHS and private. You might be seen slightly quicker if you go private, but if you then need treatment and need to be referred back to the NHS, you may have to wait for that. Many people have reported seeing the same surgeon in NHS and privately. You usually wait about 2 weeks from referral to be seen within the NHS. I am hoping that since all was ok last time you were checked, it will be this time too.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi sorry to jump on this post but I have a lump in my left breast behind my nipple. An the lump feels like it has sharp edges? How do you know it's more likely to be cancerous ? X sorry to jump on I was just reading through an I've still not had my result

btw I hope your ok and get checked out soon xxx

Hi Tasha, I don't really know about what makes it more likely to be cancerous I think there are some generalisations but because of all the breast tissue around etc you're unlikely to be able to tell unless you're a professional- and even they send us for more tests so try not to worry until you know more (way easier said than done I know I basically fluctuate between telling myself to pull it together and be positive to already panicking that I'll never see my kids grow up)

Hi all

no new updates as of yet. I'm still waiting for my referral to the breast clinic. I'm driving myself mad as I'm a worrier in general so it's constantly on my mind. I even thought about going to a and e earlier but talked myself out of it. Just anxious and want to get seen and sorted. I will update when I get a date. X

Worried - you sound exactly the same as me regarding kids....the mind is a terrible thing sometimes. I often wonder if the pain is worse when I think about it. Can't get it off my mind. Hopefully will get a letter soon. X

Hi Tashalou,

The only way to be certain that anything is cancerous is to have a biopsy and to see what the results are. We can all try to guess, but this just drives us mad. Here's hoping that the HCA who told you that it might be fat necrosis is right.

It can’t be much longer before you hear now.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi jolamine, 

i ended up ringing the clinic and they said what ever it is is its benign. This support page has been really helpful an I hope everyone gets positivity news xxx

Hi Tashalou,

This is great news. It is most unusual for them to say anything about your results over the phone. Did they say when you might get your diagnosis yet? I am sure that you must feel very relieved tonight.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi jolamine, 

They said they was awaiting for the consultant to sign the letter of that the secretary had written up. The admin was the one to say ther was nothing to worry about as she spoke to the secretary. That's all I know she didn't say much else other than a letter will be sent out. Xxx

Hi TashaLou,

It shouldn't be long if they are just waiting for the consultant to sign the letter. 

Please let me know the outcome.

Hope that it's all easily explained.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi TashaLou,

It shouldn't be long if they are just waiting for the consultant to sign the letter. 

Please let me know the outcome.

Hope that it's all easily explained.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi all

just wanted to come on and update. Went to the breast clinic today, they checked me over and said they thought it was lumpy tissue. Had an ultrasound to be sure and it confirmed all was ok. Wanted to say thanks for the support during what has been a difficult few weeks....this forum is great for advice. X

Hi Anxious,

Thank you for the update. I am delighted to hear this. I'm sure that you feel very relieved tonight.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi TashaLou,

I hope that you've got your letter by now. Did it tell you any more than you were told over the phone?

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx