Left my urgent referral with worry

Hi,

I found a deep lump in my left breast last July and had an ultrasound, which was confirmed as breast tissue. Since then in my upper left breast area near the armpit I developed a hard pea lump. Which feels around where the lymph nodes are. I left it, ignored it tried not to worry about it, went to the doctor in feb as the area has turned into a thickening. 

she referred me to a 2 week referral as I'm 31. I had the appointment and the breast clinician immediately felt the area and said she could feel it and said it was concerning... which immediately filled me with worry. She then sent me for thr ultrasound, the radiologist couldn't see the lump he said, he made me sit up and did the ultrasound, he first then said "ah ok have you lost any weight" to which I said no... he seemed puzzled. I then sat up and he said "I think it's nothing to worry about and just be sensible and come back if there's any changes". I was really puzzled as even if it was nothing I was hoping they'd said what the hard lump is even if it's like far or tissue... I asked if it isn't anything then why is it hard to which he sort of didn't have an answer and just said. "Yeah these things can change... I don't think you need a biopsy today, like I said keep an eye on it and be sensible come back if there's any changes."

I feel like I should be reassured by I can't help this internal gut feeling that they've missed something. My aunt had BC in 2018 that was missed 4 times prior to her diagnosis. I jsut feel worried as I don't want to appear as a hypercondriac but I've had different lumps on the same breast ultrasounded twice now and I can't shake this gut feeling but don't know what to do know. 

assumimg I just need to suck it up and not go back now tbh. Left feeling like I'm going a lil crazy at this gut feeling tbh!! Sorry for the essay- feeling very dizzy by the whole situation.

xx

  • Hello Ka91,

    I can understand it's difficult, but try not to worry. Your doctor is giving you their best advice and are there to help so please don't be afraid to contact them again if the lump changes in any way. 

    When you are worried that you may have cancer, it can be natural to think the worst, but this can end up increasing anxiety rather than making you feel better. And the only person that can diagnose you is your doctor.  

    I hope this is helpful,

    Moderator Anastasia

  • I have had many trips to the breast clinic and have a open sos appointment, l saw them in April last year and September they are really nice and said the scans today are a snapshot of today's situation and they are happy to rescan it l feel its required. You can wait and see if you have any changes and then speak with them for advice, they are able to give you an appointment.

    I saw them again on 28 February, for breast pain. I feel as if I have a season ticket. 
    Take care and try to relax 

    susie