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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  • Hi everyone, so I had an appointment with the consultant today who was lovely. She examined me and doesn't feel anything worrying, just feels like more thick/fibrous tissue to her/a fibroadenoma. She's referring me for a non-urgent ultrasound as she's not worried. So, good news! But a little disappointing that I didn't get the scan today. The letter was really misleading, saying I would be there for up to 2 hours for all the necessary tests and investigations. Could be a bit of a wait for the ultrasound but she did take note that I'm getting married in 7 weeks, so hopefully that speeds up the last of things. 

    Happy everything is sounding positive but it's just scary how thick, fibrous and ever-changing my boob is. I'll let everyone know when my appointment letter comes through - I can't thank you all enough for your support so far x

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  • Hi everyone, so I had an appointment with the consultant today who was lovely. She examined me and doesn't feel anything worrying, just feels like more thick/fibrous tissue to her/a fibroadenoma. She's referring me for a non-urgent ultrasound as she's not worried. So, good news! But a little disappointing that I didn't get the scan today. The letter was really misleading, saying I would be there for up to 2 hours for all the necessary tests and investigations. Could be a bit of a wait for the ultrasound but she did take note that I'm getting married in 7 weeks, so hopefully that speeds up the last of things. 

    Happy everything is sounding positive but it's just scary how thick, fibrous and ever-changing my boob is. I'll let everyone know when my appointment letter comes through - I can't thank you all enough for your support so far x

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