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Breast lump scare!

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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. 

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    Hi,

    You will find lots of us here going though or been though the same thing , it is a scary thing to find any sort of lump.

    You did the right thing going to your GP and I'm glad you've been referred quickly. 2WW = Two Week Wait.

    There are many harmless conditions of the breast which casue lumps and bumps and hormones can make the breast feel tender and lumpy but the breast clinic is still the best place to go to get it checked out.

    The examination at the breast clinic appointment will be very thorough and they may do a scan or mammogram or even a biopsy if they aren't sure what the lump is so take someone with you if you can, although when I went I was alone and the nurses looked after me.

    I know it is a frightening time so try not to think too much about the "what ifs" and try and keep yourself busy and distracted as best you can between now and the appointment, it really helps to stop the mind wandering and this advice is coming from someone who has severe anxiety and PTSD. 

    Best of luck and do keep us posted :happy:

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    Hi,

    You will find lots of us here going though or been though the same thing , it is a scary thing to find any sort of lump.

    You did the right thing going to your GP and I'm glad you've been referred quickly. 2WW = Two Week Wait.

    There are many harmless conditions of the breast which casue lumps and bumps and hormones can make the breast feel tender and lumpy but the breast clinic is still the best place to go to get it checked out.

    The examination at the breast clinic appointment will be very thorough and they may do a scan or mammogram or even a biopsy if they aren't sure what the lump is so take someone with you if you can, although when I went I was alone and the nurses looked after me.

    I know it is a frightening time so try not to think too much about the "what ifs" and try and keep yourself busy and distracted as best you can between now and the appointment, it really helps to stop the mind wandering and this advice is coming from someone who has severe anxiety and PTSD. 

    Best of luck and do keep us posted :happy:

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