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.

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

Good luck for today Vegmum! Let us know how you get on x

I am back from my appointment and so thankful to say there was nothing of concern. I had a consultation, mammogram and ultrasound. The consultant said it was likely glandular tissue causing the area of hardness. Could have been a cyst that ruptured causing the pain but didn't think so because you can usually see that on an ultrasound. So the pain remains a bit of a mystery.

The glandular tissue we could both feel is likely because of my age (41) and recent weightloss (3.5 stone) 

Best wishes and thinking of you all waiting to be seen xx

Hi Vegmum, so pleased to read your update and that it is good news. You must be very relieved! Take care x

Thank you, I am so relieved. I had got myself in such a state over the last nearly 2weeks I've barely functioned. 

Take care and best wishes xx

Bless you, I can imagine! I'm the same at times at the moment! Thank you, I will update on here when I finally get seen x

Bless you, I can imagine! I'm the same at times at the moment! Thank you, I will update on here when I finally get seen x

Just an update from me. I spoke to the GP and she has referred me to the breast clinic. I have already had an email from the surgery to confirm my appointment for 31st January. I am partly relieved and partly terrified! The GP did reassure me that she doesn't think it is anything sinister but wants me to be seen to be on the safe side and rule anything else out. It says on the letter it will take 3-4 hours as it is a one stop shop x

Hi Mrs RL

I'm glad to hear you've got your app and that your GP has given you some reassurance. Didn't realise its such a lengthy day at the clinic but sounds like you'll get all the information you need to know that day.

I've had my GP app and after some searching she found my lump, it's deep and definitely has reduced from when I found it. She said she wasn't too concerned about the pain but everyone over 30 gets a referral for 2 week wait at breast clinic. So will wait for that and see what happens from there :)

That is definitely positive. My consultant today said if a symptom is sinister it doesn't get better only worse. I still have pain even after my all clear today. Hope you get your date soon xx

Hi Vegmum 

Thanks for your reply. I saw your update and what a great result :). Glad you got seen and got the all clear. I definitely feel some aching again since my consultation but to be expected xx

Hi Ljmile, that sounds positive that your lump has reduced in size and your GP wasn't too concerned about the pain. It's interesting that everyone over 30 gets referred, I am in my 30s so explains that too.  I'm glad both our GPs are being cautious anyway. Mine definitely feels softer and slightly smaller so I really hope it's hormonal.

I had read about it being a few hours, from what I understand you normally have an ultrasound, possibly a mammogram and obviously meet with a consultant. I was really shocked as didn't think I would get a date via email so fast, I thought it would all be delayed because of covid too.  I hope you get a date through quickly! 

Hi Mrs RL

I've had my clinic app through already, although I have made a bit of an issue with it. I was working the day of the app and tried to swap my shift, it didn't happen so I swapped my app for 6 days later and really regretting it now as a girl at work said they have to let me go, going to ring up tomorrow and try swap back.

My anxiety has increased so much again, I feel the pain/aching in it again and feel like it's grown again from getting smaller. Maybe it's my cycle, I don't know. But it's the pain that's getting me down.

Hope everything just gets sorted and done quickly and can move on from this anxious stage.

Hi Ljmile, sorry to hear the problems you've been having with your appointment. Have you managed to sort it? I hope you have managed to swap it back. What date is yours?

So sorry your anxiety has increased! Some days I am very anxious and others a bit more positive but always worried! I feel like mine has definitely changed with my cycle, I had a few days with no pain and then during the middle of my cycle and ovulation I have had pain and the whole area was tender. 

I really hope we can both move forward soon and have a positive outcome! x

Finally had my clinic appointment yesterday and relieved to say all was okay and nothing suspicious was found. Most likely glandular tissue. The Dr and ultra sound lady were very thorough and did give me alot of reassurance and even took them a while to find my lump. I do believe its probably hormonal and is something that is changing with me as I get older. Feels like a huge weight lifted and need to focus on other things now x

Thats great news, what a relief. Mine was glandular tissue too. I still find it disconcerting that my right and left breast feel differently to each other but least i know its nothing to worry about as its all been checked. I just have to get used to my new normal!

Have a great week

x

Hi Ljmile,

I am so pleased to see your update and can imagine you are very relieved! I'm so glad all is well. Thank you for updating us! 

I am still struggling at times to move forward after being so anxious, even though I know it is cysts I don't like the fact they are still there but hopefully I will get used to it. I just hope they go on their own. I think the same that mine is hormonal, as I read after 35 it is common for breasts to change. 

Wishing you all the best and hoping we can all move on from it and enjoy life x