Two lumps in asymmetrical breasts, 2ww

I'm 32 in a few days and found a lump in my right breast last night. I went to the Dr's this morning and they found it again, and said it was the size of a pea. To my surprise they found another larger lump the size of a walnut on my other breast. My breasts are very asymmetrical and I've always read that this was a cause for concern with breast cancer in the future. 
I didn't leave the room filled with hope as I didn't get the usual "I wouldn't worry too much" talk from the practictioner I saw.

I'm now in the two week wait cycle and already over thinking everything! Does anyone have any tips on what to do or not to do during this wait? Or has anyone had anything similar before now? I keep hoping my age is in my favour but I've quickly realised that age means very little. 

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  • Hi Hayles90

    I found a lump over the weekend and saw the doctor yesterday so I understand what you're going through at the moment(I'm 35) Although my gp wasn't  overly concerned about mine and said it felt like a bleed or inflammatory. She felt both my breasts and said they both felt lumpy, but this is most likely due to the fact I'm due on my period next week. She wanted me to try inflammatory gel for 2 weeks then go back. I wasn't happy with that though and asked to be referred. She said it could be up to 6 weeks as they are snowed under as she hasn't referred me on the urgent 2 week wait. 
    The wait is probably going to feel like forever. The one thing I can say is don't Google anything. This definitely makes things worse! Try and do things to keep yourself busy. 
    My mind is in overdrive at the moment and every ache and pain I have I'm convinced are connected.

    Fingers crossed you get your appointment asap!

     

  • Hi Stars61

     

    They asked where I was in my cycle and I only finished my period on Friday so I'm assuming that's why they don't think mine might be cycle related. 
     

    I've definitely tried to not Google and only been on this page. It doesn't help my mother in law was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer just before Christmas and before this I didn't know anyone with cancer. It's just a sudden shock! 
     

    It's reassuring that they don't think it's anything serious for you so fingers crossed it's sorted for you quickly and you have the answers you need. I know what you mean about the aches and pains, my boobs are so sore from being prodded! 

  • It is a a big shock when you find a lump. This is my second. The last one I had removed ten years ago but that was a fibroadenoma. This time it's not and it feels different so my anxiety has kicked in big time! You're better than me staying off Google. I should follow my own advice! 

    Sorry to hear about your mother in law. My mother in law had a mastectomy in January and has luckily just been given the all clear. 
    I don't like to wish time away but let's hope these next few weeks fly by!

     

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  • It is a a big shock when you find a lump. This is my second. The last one I had removed ten years ago but that was a fibroadenoma. This time it's not and it feels different so my anxiety has kicked in big time! You're better than me staying off Google. I should follow my own advice! 

    Sorry to hear about your mother in law. My mother in law had a mastectomy in January and has luckily just been given the all clear. 
    I don't like to wish time away but let's hope these next few weeks fly by!

     

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