Hi there,

I am at my wits end again with worry today.

I’ve had breast pain and changes since March 22 when I was referred to breast clinic. To cut a long story short I’ve had two clear mammograms in 2022 and an ultrasound on top of left breast where some nodular tissue was found but was given the all clear and diagnosed with non cyclical pain. I’m 59 years of age and post meno an£ took HRT for about 9/10 years but stopped earlier this year due to fear.

Sadly the pain has never gone away and I have had left arm pain and a tightening sensation in same area for a few months now. Been at GP several times and diagnosed with nerve pain? My nipple has now fully inverted although I’ve always had this partly so doctors assume that this is not really a change as such. I know my body and despite reassurance I know there is something wrong.

Today the pain has been severe so I called my GP who referred me under routine referral last month but I’ve still not had an appointment through yet. I’ve been given the number for hospital and will phone them tomorrow to chase this up. My left underarm area is swollen today so I am sick to the pit of my stomach now imagining all sorts. My partner had a look today and I can tell by the look on his face that he is now worried too.

I am worried sick now…can’t stop crying as I feel I have not been strong enough to push for further investigations. I hope someone can listen to me anyway as I can’t worry my family with this. That feeling in the pit of my stomach is now there permanently.

sorry for ranting