Hi Ljmile,

I have been reading on this forum for a few days but decided to post as your situation sounds similar to mine! A week before my period was due I found a hard area in my left breast that felt similar to when I had a blocked duct when I was breastfeeding but I haven't done for over 2years! Over a few days it then turned into a lump. I contacted the gp and as I had a slightly raised temperature she wouldn't see me until after a negative PCR, which took ages to come back. When I saw her last week she could feel the lump and my temperature was still raised so I was given antibiotics in case of infection/mastitis. I have finished those and the lump is still there. The lump has possibly reduced and does seem to if I apply heat to the area, but I have since found another one in a different area of the same breast! My anxiety is very high and I keep thinking the worst! I lost my Mum to cancer 2 years ago (not breast) and I also have a young child. I have always been anxious anyway but this is on my mind constantly! I have to speak to the GP again tomorrow and she will likely refer me to the breast clinic as it is still there. I am dreading it all! I also think I have made it worse pain wise as I keep touching it! It was painful during my period but less so now! My GP did think it's likely to be a cyst or fibroadenoma by the feel of it, but she didn't actually feel the other lump as I found that after, so I can't help but think the worst! I just hope it's hormonal or something. I also had the covid booster a couple of weeks before it started so wonder if that could be linked but no idea! The other jabs did mess with my hormones and periods were affected so I really hope it's something like that. I am here if you ever want to chat x

Hi Ljmile,

I have been reading on this forum for a few days but decided to post as your situation sounds similar to mine! A week before my period was due I found a hard area in my left breast that felt similar to when I had a blocked duct when I was breastfeeding but I haven't done for over 2years! Over a few days it then turned into a lump. I contacted the gp and as I had a slightly raised temperature she wouldn't see me until after a negative PCR, which took ages to come back. When I saw her last week she could feel the lump and my temperature was still raised so I was given antibiotics in case of infection/mastitis. I have finished those and the lump is still there. The lump has possibly reduced and does seem to if I apply heat to the area, but I have since found another one in a different area of the same breast! My anxiety is very high and I keep thinking the worst! I lost my Mum to cancer 2 years ago (not breast) and I also have a young child. I have always been anxious anyway but this is on my mind constantly! I have to speak to the GP again tomorrow and she will likely refer me to the breast clinic as it is still there. I am dreading it all! I also think I have made it worse pain wise as I keep touching it! It was painful during my period but less so now! My GP did think it's likely to be a cyst or fibroadenoma by the feel of it, but she didn't actually feel the other lump as I found that after, so I can't help but think the worst! I just hope it's hormonal or something. I also had the covid booster a couple of weeks before it started so wonder if that could be linked but no idea! The other jabs did mess with my hormones and periods were affected so I really hope it's something like that. I am here if you ever want to chat x

Hi Mrs RL

sounds like a lot of us are feeling particularly anxious right now. I'm waiting on my clinic appointment and feel very similar, it's a rollercoaster that's for sure. Best thing to do is exactly what you have done and speak with your GP, I'd get my call in ASAP if you think they will make a referral as you don't want to extend any waiting. 
 

I'm not normally an anxious person but I do like to be in control so this has me very stressed out. I completely understand your fears. Let's keep our fingers crossed for us all.

Hi Worried2022,

Thank you for your reply! It definitely does, it is hard not to in this situation I think. I am the biggest worrier at the best of times! 

My GP did say if still there she will refer so I will phone tomorrow, as she doesn't work Mondays. I just hope the wait isn't too long as have read some people are waiting weeks. Have you been referred and got a date?

Definitely keeping my fingers crossed!! 

I was referred at the beginning of the month and have the appt on 25th (just shy of 3 weeks) I was ok for the first half but am not so good now. I just feel like I'm not able to be present with anything if you know what I mean. Working from home alone doesn't really help as too much time for the mind to wander.

My situation sounds similar to yours to. I hope we can all get seen soon and have good news. My anxiety is so high i find it very difficult to think of much else. My breast clinic appointment is on the 19th.

Trying to stay positive that more than 8 out of 10 lumps are non cancerous.

Yes I understand completely! I'm the same at times now so dread to think how I will be if I have to wait weeks! I hope you get good news at your appointment! Keep us updated. 

Only 2 days to go for you. I will keep everything crossed and please do let us know how you get on.

Hi Vegmum, sorry to hear you find yourself in a similar situation. I really hope you get good news, not long to wait now. Please keep us updated! Yes definitely try to stay positive, although not always easy! 

Thank you. Yes I will 

Xx

Hi Mrs RL

I'm sorry to hear of your anxieties and symptoms you're going through. I do feel it's good to share how you are feeling and know you aren't alone in your thoughts and the symptoms you have are shared so with many of us.

Hope your GP app goes okay tomorrow? It is always very worrying when first line treatment a Dr gives you doesn't appear to solve the issue but it is good that you're going back to get it checked. I'm sorry to hear of your mum, my dad's anxieties raised so much when he lost his dad to cancer, I think some of them anxiety about cancer rubbed onto me. It's a very natural feeling to have when a loss is so personal to you.

I felt like I made the pain worse by constantly checking. Weirdly i have felt a bit better today since sharing my thoughts, kept myself distracted, especially when I'm back at work tomorrow after having 2 weeks off!

The covid jab raised my lymph nodes which is natural. I'm unsure about how it may affect your cycle though. 

Hope you are feeling better this evening x

Hi again!

Good luck with your appointment today. Let us know how you get on.

I had a nightmare with my GP surgery yesterday and after sitting on the phone in a queue for well over an hour was answered by a rude receptionist who said no appointments and to call back today. They only do on the day appointments now, which seems crazy to me when the GP wants a follow up. I have managed to get a call back for this morning so I am waiting for that now. I think she will refer me to the clinic.

Thank you. I have always been anxious but am definitely worse since losing my Mum, especially where health is concerned. I definitely made it worse and sore by constantly checking!

I have seen a few people with affected cycles after their covid jab, it definitely seemed to mess with my hormones a few weeks after. I guess we don't really know the long term affects of it and it seemed strange I had these issues a couple of weeks later, but it might be a coincidence. I did see someone say they were told appointments at the breast clinic had increased since having it though so maybe there is a link. 

How are you feeling now? I am quite anxious but trying to work through it as making myself feel ill and I really hope it's over nothing too.

Keep us updated x