Breast discoloration and thickening

Hi all.  I was referred as routine appointment to the breast clinic after thickening of my upper breast near armpit and change in breast size. However recently the thickening has changed colour and gone dark. When I returned to the GP she also noticed the veins had become prominent around the discoloration and updated my referal. The GP seemed very concerned about the changes. Should I be worried? 

  • Hi, I'm sorry you're going through this. I went to my GP 3 weeks ago after having pain in my left breast and underarm for months. My GP said my nipple was different to my right nipple and there were lots of blue veins leading to the nipple. I've got a mammogram this Wednesday and I received a letter to go to the surgical dept this Saturday. The consultant is a breast cancer specialist but not sure why I've been referred to the surgical dept. Neither of my letters contain any information, so not even sure if I need to take anyone with me. Seems daft worrying others but not sure if they'll do a biopsy!! Wish there was more information. Let me know how you get on and glad your getting checked out.