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Hard lump/firm breast tissue

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Hi!
About a year ago I found a lump in my armpit so went and got it checked out- was told it was a cyst and not to worry. Fast forward to last month it felt like It had got a little bit bigger so I went to see a different doctor who said to put it to the back of my mind because it definitely wasn't anything major. For the past few weeks I've been having breast milk coming out my boobs, left one is the worst but it comes out the right too (not breastfeeding, not pregnant and last had a child 3 years ago also didn't breast feed then) so I booked an appointment and was tested for prolactin levels which were fine. Yesterday I went for an examination in which the doctor said my breasts have "very firm tissue" in them and said the lump underneath my armpit was also very firm/hard and didn't move much (it’s also painless) He has referred me to the breast clinic on a 2 week wait and I'm extremely stressed out! My anxiety is through the roof and have done nothing but cried since! For reference, I'm only 23 so he said I have age on my side but that didn't reassure me in the slightest!!

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  • So sorry you find yourself here. You know the context, breast cancer is uncommon in those your age. Additionally hold on to the fact that only 2 in 10 of all referred on two week wait are diagnosed with breast cancer.

    That said it is a hugely stressful time. It is natural to cry a lot. I did.

    I’m older than you, but have been through the system this year.
    The waiting is just awful and different areas of the country have longer or shorter waits.

    I heard nothing very quickly so I rang the hospital switchboard one week after my GP referred me and asked them to put me through to the appointment department for breast cancer clinic two week wait referrals. They then gave me an appointment for three weeks post referral.

    If you don’t hear soon when your appointment is, I would say give them a ring and ask. 
    Hugs xx

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  • So sorry you find yourself here. You know the context, breast cancer is uncommon in those your age. Additionally hold on to the fact that only 2 in 10 of all referred on two week wait are diagnosed with breast cancer.

    That said it is a hugely stressful time. It is natural to cry a lot. I did.

    I’m older than you, but have been through the system this year.
    The waiting is just awful and different areas of the country have longer or shorter waits.

    I heard nothing very quickly so I rang the hospital switchboard one week after my GP referred me and asked them to put me through to the appointment department for breast cancer clinic two week wait referrals. They then gave me an appointment for three weeks post referral.

    If you don’t hear soon when your appointment is, I would say give them a ring and ask. 
    Hugs xx

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