Emma, try not to worry, is it possible the indent is due to your weight loss and the loss from your boobs isn't even?  Definitely see the GP, don't worry about baring your all, they have seen it all before.  You should get a referral to the one stop breast clinic, I got my appointment 8 days after my GP appointment, it was really quick.  They will do a mammogram and possibly an ultrasound scan, if there is something of concern they will do a biopsy.  Its amazing how all the tests get done then and there and most likely you will walk out knowing there is nothing to worry about.  They have a scale of 1-5 as to how likely they think there is a cancerous tumour, mine was a 4.  That freaked me a bit but after looking up what the numbers mean, even a 4 means there is up to 65% chance of it not being cancer.  Mine was not palpable, no skin changes and only showed up on the ultrasound not mammogram.  The only reasons it is being investigated is because something showed up on a CT scan I had for broken ribs.  Even if they feel they need to do a biopsy which they do if they have the slightest concern, it is still highly possible you have nothing to worry about.  I did have a biopsy and was told I would have results in 2-3 weeks, its 2 weeks today but nothing yet.  It can take a while because even if the hospital has received the pathology results, they have what is called a Multi Disciplinary Team meeting once or twice a week where everyone's results are discussed and appropriate treatment plans drawn up for everyone.  

I hope the above helps.

Hi Nettietoo thank you for taking time to reply. I’m hoping I’ll feel a bit better after I’ve spoken to my GP tomorrow but right now tomorrow feels like it’s an eternity away. Going to try and pull myself out of the self pity hole I’ve dug and stop looking at Google. I think I’ve pretty much exhausted every option for ‘breast indents’ anyway. Thank you for sharing your story. I really hope you have your own results back soon and will keep my fingers crossed for you they are good ones. I’ll repost on here when I have an update. Glad I stumbled upon this forum today as it’s easy to feel as though you’re the only person going through something sometimes, especially all the stress and anxiousness it causes.

Emma xx

Emma 

Welcome 

I would echo wheat nettieboo has said best to get this checked , I never felt any lump only a heaviness and had a diagnosis but I didn’t have any indent 

That was last year I’m out the other side now 

hete to help or chat anytime wishing you good luck love Lara xx

Thanks Lara. Got my GP appointment in a couple of hours, felt sick all day thinking about it. I’ll post an update later. Although I doubt I’ll find much out.

Really glad to hear you’ve come through the other side. I hope you’re doing well now.

Emma x

UPDATE: Been to see the GP and she can clearly see the indent when I raise my arm. She couldn’t feel any lumps but has put me on a 2 week fast-track referral for the Breast Clinic. Going to try and keep busy until then to keep my mind occupied.

Emma x

Emma 

it’s best to go to the breast clinic GP are not the best I find in these breast examinations so I wouldn’t worry you are refered it’s just to get the professionals in xxx 

good luck with this stay here for help or chats xxx 

It's really normal for GPs to refer you unless they are 100% sure of the problem. The breast clinic have professionals that have seen far more breast problems than the GP. It's pretty standard to have a breast examination and mammogram,  possibly an ultrasound scan.  If everything is fine, you will know on the day. If they still aren't sure you will have a biopsy. The majority of women walk out that same day knowing they are fine. My appointment was 8 days after seeing my GP.

UPDATE: Just got back from the breast clinic. After a week of crying, severe anxiety and worrying they can’t find anything that gives them cause for any concern. I even had a bit of a breakdown before the Doctor began his examination. Thankfully he was lovely and so was the nurse there.

So I had a full breast examination, 2 different angled mammograms on each breast and an ultrasound on my left breast where I have the indent - all clear. No diagnosis for what’s causing the indent but he did say the weight I’ve lost could have contributed to it.

I really hope this post may help ease somebody else’s anxiety in the future if they find a breast indent. Obviously any change should always be checked out but Dr. Google had convinced me the only explanation was cancer and it’s made me so ill mentally these last few days.

 Nettietoo and laraj  thank you for your initial replies when I was feeling really anxious. I wish you both the best and I’ll be following your updates Nettietoo  for your biopsy results. Keeping everything crossed for you.

Emma xx

Hurrah! Absolutely excellent news. Now you can shrug off all that anxiety and carry on enjoying life. Made up for you! Will let you know mine when I know.

Brilliant news, what a relief xx