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Lump in breast undiagnosed for a year

daisy2824
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Hi everyone, firstly apologies if you're in any of the BC fb groups as you might have seen me post there too

I've had a lump in my boob for around a year now but was never able to get a GP appointment. Recently I've noticed flattening of the nipple - tbh it could just be in my head - it's nothing major like inversion, but it does seem a wee bit flatter than the other. The lump is hard and moveable so up until this point I thought it could've been a fibroadenoma, but 'nipplegate' for want of a better term is leaving me questioning this, and has made me increasingly anxious, so I'm really trying to push for a GP appt.

Just wondering if any of you guys can let me know what to expect at the GP, and at the breast clinic, I'm quite a nervous person when it comes to hospitals so would appreciate any reassurance about whatever procedures are carried out and how long it takes, etc.

I'm only 21 but on the pill (increases the risk of BC) and my nan also had cancer, so you can understand my worries I'm sure - paired with it being ignored for a year, I'm frightened if it is BC it could be too advanced to do anything :sad:

Thank you so much if you've taken the time to even read this, I appreciate you! xx

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    Hi there, 

    My first appointment with the GP was super speedy, she had a quick look (I'd gone because my skin had suddenly dimpled quite significantly) and did a check, then confirmed there was a lump there. She then asked a few questions on family history and talked about the referral. 

    The appointment at the hospital was longer, but the staff were wonderful - I think they could see I was nervous and did their best to keep me calm. I saw a doctor first who again had a feel and drew a mark where the lump was. I then went for a mammogram (I think these are rare for younger patients, I'm 32 and the Dr had to go and speak to someone to get this arranged as I'm younger than normal to have one. Something to do with the tissue being quite dense), before an ultrasound, more mammograms, and finally the biopsy. Hopefully you won't need one, but you're given an anaesthetic so it's completely painless, although it can be a bit sore afterwards (not too bad, just couldn't lie on that side to sleep for a few days). 

    I know it's easier said than done but please try not to worry too much - around the time of my initial appointments I tried to keep as busy as possible so I couldn't sit and think too long, or start googling anything! 

    Sending you lots of positive thoughts, and I have my fingers crossed that you get a GP appointment soon xx

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