Breast cancer clinic was fine but still worried

Hi

so I've had ongoing mastitis issues, a few weeks back I went in and had a breast clinic consultant appointment and had an ultrasound scan from a consultant radiologist. They weren't concerned at all, said it was obvious mastitis. I'm still getting issues, my breast is still swollen and even my arm is a bit swollen. I hadn't even thought about my arm until I googled it and it said it can be a sign of breast cancer going to lymph nodes. How likely is it that the consultants were wrong? I feel like a hypochondriac asking for another referral. The arm swelling is barely noticeable but for example I lay on my arm overnight and an hour on I still have indents in it.

  • Hi Worringmum88,

    Try if you can to take some reassurance from what the specialist has said - I can understand this may be difficult, especially if you have ongoing symptoms and difficulties.

    If you remain concerned, and/or you'd like some support with the issues, then give your doctor a call to talk things through - your concerns and questions - and see what they say and can suggest.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator