Breast Lump - Breast Clinic Referral

Hi all, looking for a bit of advice. I'm 27 and I have a very dense and fibrous right breast which has given me a few scares over the past five years. I've been to the breast clinic twice before and thankfully it's just come back as fibrous tissue. I recently found a lump near my nipple this time and I'm just back from my GP appointment. She checked everywhere including the lump but didn't seem concerned. She said it feels like a fibroadenoma and to try and not worry but I'm being referred again for peace of mind/just to make sure. This will be my third time in 5 years so I find it all a bit triggering. Although the lump is firm, she said it's a good sign because it's moveable and it has smooth edges etc. I'm happy that she didn't seem concerned but you never 100% know. Just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience? I find it hard trusting health professionals because my health anxiety takes over and I don't want to get my hopes up. Thanks for your time x

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  • I can't offer any advice but have also been referred and have an appointment tomorrow. It's scary but I'm trying to be positive - it is much more likely that it is something of nothing, than it is to be cancer. Although obviously there are no guarantees, it sounds like you are prone to lumps so I would try to stay really open minded and not let it eat away at you (not the easiest I know!).  Good luck with your appointment x

  • I hope all goes well for you tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you! Sending you lots of love. It's the scariest thing ever and it's so hard not to let those bad thoughts in all the time. Thanks for taking the time to message x

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