Breast lump scare!

Hi, 

I am new to all this. I am 33 and found a lump in my right breast. It's on the outter part of the breast. I noticed it a month ago but I thought it my be something to do with my hormones. I'm on the merina coil and don't have periods so hard to say where I am in my cycle. It's not noticeable to look at but you can feel it, it does move but not smooth. It feels like it's 3cm in size. I massage this breast and yellow/cream milk came out, very small amount. I stopped breastfeeding 20 months ago. 
 

My breast are not symmetrical and this breast has always been slightly bigger. Even when I breastfed my little boy 2 years ago this was the one that got mastitis. 
 

Anyway, I went to the GP yesterday and she said she felt a lump. I asked ok what type of lump and she just looked at me and said it's a lump. I know it is but I think she was just so straight to the point. I was by myself and she could see my fear. I left the GP practice feeling lost! Anyway, I have an appointment at the breast clinic next week and just have the fear. I'm scared it is what I think it is. 
 

my breast are very tender at the moment. If I stand still they don't hurt but if I touch it I can feel some pain. Not sure it because of all the prodding and poking it's gone through. 
 

Anyone been in a similar situation? Also, no family history, my cousin on my dads side got BC at 32 but GP said that its not immediate family so dismissed it. 
 

Thank you. 

Parents
  • Hi,

    I hope you're feeling ok this morning. 
     

    I can't relate to your symptoms but I visited my GP yesterday after previously visiting last month with what felt like a soft lump under my left armpit and pain in that arm and that side breast; she said it was an infected sebaceous cyst and put me on a course of antibiotics that didn't clear it up and now I am in more pain and after my visit yesterday she could now feel two and has referred me to the breast clinic next week. The header on my letter says 2WW 4A 4B 4C 4D.

    It's such a worry isn't it! I can't eat, I feel sick with worry. I am 34 with a 12 and 9 year old and I am so scared right now so I just wanted to say, you're not alone. I am here if you need to talk xx

  • I am so sorry you're going through this. It's just an awful feeling. 
    I too can't sleep or eat (very unlike me). My husband is so positive and just wish I shared his positivity! 
     

    I woke up this morning and felt my boob again and I am torturing myself. Thinking I've found more lumps. They could be but it's like I'm trying to make myself feel worse! 
     

    my letter has 2ww but that's all. My appointment is on Tuesday afternoon. I'm pleased to be seen quick but still feel this week is going to be the hardest week! 

    When is you appointment? 

Reply
  • I am so sorry you're going through this. It's just an awful feeling. 
    I too can't sleep or eat (very unlike me). My husband is so positive and just wish I shared his positivity! 
     

    I woke up this morning and felt my boob again and I am torturing myself. Thinking I've found more lumps. They could be but it's like I'm trying to make myself feel worse! 
     

    my letter has 2ww but that's all. My appointment is on Tuesday afternoon. I'm pleased to be seen quick but still feel this week is going to be the hardest week! 

    When is you appointment? 

Children
  • I am so sorry to hear you've woken up still feeling anxious but I completely get it, it's hard not to be. I go through waves where one minute I'm like everything is going to be fine and the next I'm thinking it's going to be bad and I'm convincing myself it is the dreaded C and it's spread as I am also getting lower back pain  

    It's hard giving advice when you go against your own lol but try not to Google and avoid touching the area and as everyone keeps saying to me, most referrals have a positive outcome and our GP have referred us to rule out C so that's good as I know some take ages before they will refer you.

    My husband is the same as yours - he's very positive and said everything is going to be fine but I suppose that's what we need them to say because if they were worried too, I think we would be 10 times worse.

    My appointment is Wednesday 20th in the morning. I am based in Derbyshire.

    You're right, this week is going to be an awful long wait x

  • I'm the same with going through moments of positivity and then it quickly goes to the worst possible thoughts. 
     

    thinking of you on Wednesday x 

  • Hope you're feeling ok! I know it's hard to not think of anything else. I had another breakdown yesterday and just need the days to speed up for my appointment. I am hardly eating, I can't concentrate on anything as my mind wonders back to this but I am really trying to stay positive and there are moments when I am but then drawn back into the dark side of my thoughts.

    I will be thinking of you too and please let me know how you get on. I will let you know too x