Swollen Breast and Pain

Hi,

I'm 24 years old and constantly worrying about having breast cancer, I'm losing sleep over it at the moment and can't stop thinking about it. I have a swollen breast that hurts in the upper outer quadrant when I press it and it hurts when I jump or dance around (I work in a Nursery). I have an appointment for an examination but I know there's no lump it's just swollen and slightly painful, I'm really scared that I've got breast cancer
 

  • Hello sjsjsjsj

    I'm sorry to hear that you have some concerns about your breast health at the moment. It's good to hear that you already have an appointment arranged and hopefully you don't have to wait too long for this. 

    We know that these kinds of problems can leave people feeling very anxious. Try to avoid searching Google for information as this very often leaves people feeling more anxious. Keeping busy can help to keep your mind occupied but also, it's important to remember that the vast majority of breast health concerns don't turn out to be cancer so try to stay positive. 

    Do let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator