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. 

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  • Hi thought I'd reply as some similarities to my case! I'm 38 and found a lump in left breast at end of Feb. I thought it was linked to hormones because it developed quite quickly when my period started, but never went away. It's huge they reckon about 7-8 cm. Was misdiagnosed as a cyst, and have since had all other tests and am waiting for results 

    Relatingbto breastfeeding, I also stopped bf about 18 months ago, and this breast for me for mastitis twice and then just stopped producing milk completely (I fed with 1 boob after that for over a year!). At my appointment they didn't seem to think my breastfeeding history had anything to do with it. However they still don't know what it is so...

     

    I hope your appointment at breast clinic goes well. When I went they were brilliant- did all tests needed on the same day and all staff were lovely.

    Unfortunately I'm now in week 3 waiting for results which is just such a worry and stress. I just want to know so I can crack on and deal with whatever it is!

    All the best keep us posted x

  • Sorry to hear you're waiting for results - did they say how long they could take? It's just unfair isn't it to have to wait with the unknown and your mind goes into overdrive and you just can't help but think the worst all the time. I hope you get them soon and it's a positive outcome. 
     

    How did they mis-diagnose you? Was that your GP that just said that? Mine said mine was an infected cyst when I went to see her last month (I have mine under my armpit) and put me on a course of antibiotics which didn't work and after going again on Monday, she said she still thinks cysts but I have two now. 
     

    Xx

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  • Sorry to hear you're waiting for results - did they say how long they could take? It's just unfair isn't it to have to wait with the unknown and your mind goes into overdrive and you just can't help but think the worst all the time. I hope you get them soon and it's a positive outcome. 
     

    How did they mis-diagnose you? Was that your GP that just said that? Mine said mine was an infected cyst when I went to see her last month (I have mine under my armpit) and put me on a course of antibiotics which didn't work and after going again on Monday, she said she still thinks cysts but I have two now. 
     

    Xx

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