Breast pain

Hello, 

Not sure where to start but my anxiety is so high I feel writing things down may elevate some fears until I have my drs appointment.

I noticed a lump in my right breast on the right side quite deep down. It was a few weeks ago now and was maybe a week before my period.

I made a telephone appointment with the drs and that same day they offered me a face to face due to the nature of what it was, unfortunately I was at work all day and had to rearrange. They told me to ring up and make another appointment the next day which I did. They then could only offer a face to fave a week later which was Wednesday just gone, however I got covid and had to rearrange to this Wednesday coming.

Since finishing my period I believe the lump has reduced (I'm trying to feel for it less as I think I'm causing myself pain feeling and checking several times a day). I have since noticed (last couple of days) a pain in my right breast, a dull ache that comes and goes. I haven't needed pain relief but I very aware of the pain and its made me very fearful.

My right breast has always been bigger and I have put on weight, maybe an ill fitting bra? Maybe a pulled muscle from my right arm that radiates to my breast? I really don't know and my searching on Google is really not helping. I do believe its tender and never noticed it like this before. The anxiety is literally affecting my day to day living, whisky waiting for my gp appointment, and then the potential other referrals. 

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  • Hi.  I understand how you are feeling.  As someone who has found numerous lumps over the last 4 years I know how terrifying it can be.  All mine were benign fluid filled cysts.  Your GP will almost certainly refer you to the breast clinic.  Don't panic, they always do this just to make sure everyone is checked thoroughly.  They will refer you and if you are very anxious they will do it as an 'urgent referral'.  This freaked me out but it will be for practical reasons otherwise you probably wouldn't be seen for six months due to backlogs with Covid.

    They are really thorough and you will probably have mammograms and/or ultrasound.  I wouldn't be a bit surprised if you have a cyst as it sounds hormonal.  If so they will drain the fluid with a needle and you're done!  They are nothing sinister and I've had three of them.  MOST breast lumps are benign.  I hope what happened to me may reassure you a bit.  Take care x

     

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  • Hi.  I understand how you are feeling.  As someone who has found numerous lumps over the last 4 years I know how terrifying it can be.  All mine were benign fluid filled cysts.  Your GP will almost certainly refer you to the breast clinic.  Don't panic, they always do this just to make sure everyone is checked thoroughly.  They will refer you and if you are very anxious they will do it as an 'urgent referral'.  This freaked me out but it will be for practical reasons otherwise you probably wouldn't be seen for six months due to backlogs with Covid.

    They are really thorough and you will probably have mammograms and/or ultrasound.  I wouldn't be a bit surprised if you have a cyst as it sounds hormonal.  If so they will drain the fluid with a needle and you're done!  They are nothing sinister and I've had three of them.  MOST breast lumps are benign.  I hope what happened to me may reassure you a bit.  Take care x

     

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  • Hi Mary

    Thanks for your reply and going through your experience. I find there are alot of scaremongering things out there, this forum is very good for support and all clear experiences.

    It's a relief to see a Dr as I don't know what a cancerous lump really feels like anyway.

    I've probably had this lump for ages and it just changes with my cycle which I've never noticed as I don't always do my checks.

    Thanks for your help and  I will be trying to put this at the back of my mind for a bit xx