Hi,

I had something very similar a few years ago, the doctors kept telling me it was very unlikely to be anything serious but I felt as though they were just trying to keep me positive. I was referred, had an ultrasound and was told it was just liquid and nothing to worry about. It disappeared in about two days! I've found with a few things, the majority of medical staff will try and be positive but they will also be honest when they are, or are not concerned.

Take care x

Hi,

Not much help sorry, but just wanted to say I'm going through something similar. I've been referred today by my GP for a lump next to my nipple. GP said she thinks it's a cyst but doesn't stop me worrying. I'm 30 and also have 2 young children so know how worried you will be feeling. Fingers crossed we both get positive outcomes

Hi, so happy to hear yours was good news previously, the doctor didn't say much just advised it could be duct but would like it checked, I wake up in the morning and hope it's gone, not long to wait now then hopefully my mind can then rest xx

Hi I'm glad you don't have long to wait, hopefully I get my appointment soon. The worry is awful I feel like I can't think about anything else. Keep us updated with how your appointment goes xx

Hi, have you had a date for your appointment x

Hi, no not yet. I'm guessing I'll have a little longer wait with it being Easter. 

My Dr did say to give them a ring Tuesday if I haven't heard anything by then so I'll do that xx

Hi KS9,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am glad to hear that you have a date at last. This is always a worrying time, but here's hoping that nothing untoward is found. It is a fact that only 2 people, out of every 10 who visit the breast clinic, will get a cancer diagnosis and the younger you are, the less likely this is to happen. There are many other reasons for breast lumps.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I too discovered a lump Wednesday and have the same thoughts as you have about the GP not being honest. After reading on here and many other places the GP is not allowed to give you false hope.

They either remain neutral or honestly say they are concerned.

Mine too said they weren't concerned and we have to remember any lumps are automatically referred now. The guidelines have changed dramatically for GPs and even if they are sure it's nothing they still have to refer to the 2WW clinic

Hi Dottidoo,

Doctors tend to be quite open about anything that looks suspicious, but best practice is to refer you to the breast clinic to get any changes checked out.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx