Breast dimples…watch and wait?

Hey guys, just looking for some advice. 

I have 3 dimples on the underside of my breast. One looks like a thumb print shaped crater, and the other two look like shallow grooves which together form a line about 2 inches long. All of them are only visible when I raise my arm (but disappear when i lie down, and I can stretch them out - I'm hoping that's a promising sign?)

 I’m 38, and my boobs are 38dd so quite big. 

Trouble is, my GP says that, because I don’t have a lump, pain, nipple discharge/inversion nor any family history, we don’t need to worry, and can just check in with her again in 4 weeks to check the dimples haven’t changed. 

Should I trust my GP, or would you push for a referal? I appreciate she is both a doctor, and a woman…so should know what she is talking about, but I’ve read so many stories about women who had breast dimples with no lumps, but still had cancer. 

I guess what I’m asking is….what would you do?

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  • Hello _driftwoodhearts_

    I'm sorry to hear that you have some concerns about your breast health at the moment. It's good to hear that you've already seen the GP and that she didn't have any immediate cause for concern although it's understandable that you're still feeling anxious. 

    Many people find it helps to talk things through and I wonder if you might find it useful to chat through your concerns with one of our nurses? I'm sure they would be happy to offer any information, advice, and support they can. If you'd like to speak with them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope that you're able to get some reassurance from your GP soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello _driftwoodhearts_

    I'm sorry to hear that you have some concerns about your breast health at the moment. It's good to hear that you've already seen the GP and that she didn't have any immediate cause for concern although it's understandable that you're still feeling anxious. 

    Many people find it helps to talk things through and I wonder if you might find it useful to chat through your concerns with one of our nurses? I'm sure they would be happy to offer any information, advice, and support they can. If you'd like to speak with them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope that you're able to get some reassurance from your GP soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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