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Firm fixed breast lump

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Hi, I am 47 with 2 teenagers. On Monday evening I found a firm breast lump that doesn't move. It feels like the size of a pea but is smooth. I attended my GP on Tuesday morning (we have a small rural practice) and was referred fir an urgent assessment. I was very lucky to receive a call from the hospital on Wednesday morning and gave an appointment on Monday. I appreciate that this is moving very quickly which is great however I have been struggling to take it in, been googling far too much and as a result have worked myself into a frenzy. I have good family support who are all staying the right things but I can't reason with myself to calm down. 
 

Just wondering what will happen at my appointment and will I get an indication of what's happening on Monday. Also is a fixed firm smooth lump more likely to be malignant?

thanks xx

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    I would take someone with me and a list of questions, we forget everything when we get there. Breast clinic are really helpful and they are up to date with the current treatment, Do ask anything you are concerned about. 
    l have been to breast clinic many times over the last 45 years, my problems are not cancer but could be precancerous milk  duct ectasia and there are many patients like me, in the clinic for other conditions.
    I hope you are one of them. Try to relax and and keep busy easier said than done. Take care 

    Susie 

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    I would take someone with me and a list of questions, we forget everything when we get there. Breast clinic are really helpful and they are up to date with the current treatment, Do ask anything you are concerned about. 
    l have been to breast clinic many times over the last 45 years, my problems are not cancer but could be precancerous milk  duct ectasia and there are many patients like me, in the clinic for other conditions.
    I hope you are one of them. Try to relax and and keep busy easier said than done. Take care 

    Susie 

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