Breast Lump Confusion

I found a breast lump about 3 weeks ago. Had a referral to the breast clinic in which they undertook a ultrasound and found suspicious readings. They followed up with a core biopsy. Just had the results back and they have diagnosed it as a diabetic mastopathy. They asked if I am diabetic, which I am not and I have no family history of diabetes. These lumps usually present with people who have a long standing history of type 1 diabetes.

They are going to follow up with an MRI and possibly another biopsy. This is technically good news, as it is not cancer, but I am left confused because I have no correlation to diabetes whatsoever. Anyone had strange biopsy readings that turn out to be something else later down the line?

  • I'm sorry to hear about the confusing diagnosis you've been given Fleur, especially when you have no prior history of diabetes.

    I can see you've been give some information about diabetic mastopathy already, but if you'd like to find out more I hope this page I've found on diabetes.co.uk will help.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar position will be along soon to share their experiences and advice but if you'd like to discuss this with one of our cancer nurses, you can contact them on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they'll do all they can to support you and answer any other questions you may have at this time.

    I hope the results from your upcoming tests continue to bring reassuring news and that you're able to get to the bottom of this diagnosis soon.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator