Hi guys!
I need some advice regarding breast screening and imaging please!
I am a 22 year old female.
I recently went to my GP regarding a lump under the skin under the nipple, making my nipple and bottom half of my areola quite hard.
I have been having pain there the past 6 months but only thought to check it a week ago.
I have a small circular red patch under my nipple not correlating to the shape and size of my lump. The lump cannot be seen by eye it has to be felt.
My GP did say it could be scar tissue because of my piercings but I don't have it on the other nipple, also it shouldn't be causing the pain I am in.
my arm often goes numb-ish, fuzzy and heavy on the same side as the breast with the lump. I have no nipple discharge even when I took the piercing out, the other side with no lumps bled and had a bit of pus but the side with the lump had nothing. I've been sleeping more than usual and small things are making me tired. My nipple area sometimes becomes wrinkly regardless of temperature too.
I do have a family history of cancer/ leukaemia so my GP had no choice but to refer me.
my two questions are:
1. What will I be expecting at the breast clinic regarding my symptoms.
2. has anybody else had similar symptoms and what was the outcome?
lots of love
Kel x
