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Male with lump behind areola awaiting screening

Oggyjay
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Hi to anyone who may read this!

I’m a 32 year old male. I recently developed a tender lump around the size of an olive in my left pec behind my nipple.

I reluctantly visited the GP and, upon feeling it himself, referred me for a 2 week screening.

Just wondering if there are any other men out there in a similar circumstance who have been through the screening?

And if so, did they give you a mammogram or go straight to a biopsy?

Any shared experiences would be greatly appreciated.

As you can imagine, I’m very nervous and have imagined every worst possible scenario. My son recently turned 1 and my greatest fear is leaving and him not remembering me.

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    I would also like to note I (stupidly) waited around 3 weeks before seeking help and regret that. So if anyone out there is worried about a lump or bump, get it checked out straight away! 

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    Hi, not a male….but hopefully there will be some to give you support soon. Like yourself I waited 4 weeks before visiting my GP, thinking it would go away, also 2 week referral, I have an 8 year and two year old, I only remember a few memories from being 8 let alone 2 so I also worry that they would never remember me, hopefully it will be nothing to worry about and we will both be fine. Good l uck hopefully you get some men replying soon too.

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    Thank you for your kind words. Really hoping for you to get the all clear! It’s so bizarre going from not really thinking about mortality to obsessing about it constantly. I am fully anticipating the results taking a while to come to me too so I know I’ll be anxious for a lot longer than I’d like

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    I had a txt message from my GP surgery this morning to say I should get my appointment in the next week and be seen within 2, however from what others have said on other threads in preparing for a l ger wait than that. I go on holiday at the end of the month so really hoping I’ve had my appointment by then, if not I suppose on the plus side it will hopefully take my mind off it haha . Keep us i ormed how you get on.

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    Please do keep me informed! I’m in for my screening tomorrow afternoon so will let you know the process and how everything goes.

    I have everything crossed that you get your appointment swiftly and you get the all clear soon 

  • Offline in reply to Oggyjay

    Thank you, i hate that i've still got a 2 week wait i cant help but google everything and i know i shouldn't, even though i have already read the same thing over and over again haha. Good luck for tomorrow i will have everything crossed for you. Yes please let me know how you get on.

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    Thank you, i hate that i've still got a 2 week wait i cant help but google everything and i know i shouldn't, even though i have already read the same thing over and over again haha. Good luck for tomorrow i will have everything crossed for you. Yes please let me know how you get on.

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