Anxious about breast lump

Hi, I've found myself on these pages reading through the different experiences and I do find comfort that I'm not alone so thank you!
I'm very anxiously waiting on going to the breast clinic next Thursday after finding a small lump above my right nipple. They've said I've to possibly get a mammogram, ultrasound and or a biopsy but will decide on the day. Has anyone had these tests and been given an indication of the diagnosis on the day? I'm scared I go and I just get told to leave it longer to see if it goes away as this is what my doctor initially said. I got implants 4 years ago and I'm also scared these make the tests inaccurate and something is missed.

I'm 30 and my mum was diagnosed with stage 2A breast cancer when she was 43 and my dad and grandparents have all had different cancers. I know this doesn't mean I've got it but I can't help but thinking it's my turn. I think the worst thing is the not knowing. I go through spells of thinking ofcourse I'll be fine then next I'm convinced it's worst case scenario. I've been obsessively looking on google - I know this isn't a good idea but the temptation is too much.
Apart from my little lump which is about 1-2cm I've no other symptoms I feel well apart from the worry which makes me feel sick.

Offline PositiveT over 3 years ago

Hi!
Sorry to hear that you found a lump and are awaiting your breast clinic appointment. I hope you find some support and comfort from this forum - there are so many amazing people on hear who will be able to share their experiences.
My experience of breast clinic appointment which included mammogram and ultrasound was a good one (so much as these things can be) all the nurses radiographer etc were so kind and helpful. I didn't have a biopsy on the day but some people do. I went back for a biopsy a couple of weeks later. The examinations themselves are ok. Mammogram a bit uncomfortable but ultrasound was fine and even biopsy wasn't bad as they numb the area (I had stereotactic biopsy which is guided by the mammograms but I understand that ultrasound biopsies are quite straightforward).
The waiting is always the hardest and with your family history it's understandable that you are worried. There are many non-cancerous reasons people have lumps but it's better to be safe and get checked out.
Wishing you all the best and although Google is a bad idea we all do it so don't be too hard on yourself! X
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Offline Violetgirl over 3 years ago

Hello, and first of all, sorry to hear that you are going through this. I have had breast cancer twice (still got it in fact). The first time, I had all the tests done, including a mammogram and a biopsy, and I got the results a week later. The second time, I had all the tests done on the same day and I was asked to wait for a couple of hours for the results, and I was told that the cancer had come back. I'm not really sure why I got the results on the same day the second time I got breast cancer. The waiting is very hard. I know how that feels. In fact, your mind is all over the lace and you can't think of anything else. I am not going to tell you not to worry, because it is the most natural thing in the world to be worried about something like this, but very often, lumps in breasts are completely harmless, and even though you have a family history of cancer, that certainly doesn't mean that you will get it too. The folks on this forum are very nice, and it is comforting to be able to connect with people who know exactly what you are going through. The tests really aren't too bad. Your boob might feel a bit tender afterwards, but the mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy are nowhere near as daunting as they sound. Please let us know how you get on, wishing you the best of luck, Violet, x
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