Urgent referral for breast lump

Hi all,

I’m new here, hope you’re all doing ok - thanks for reading my post. 

it’s 2.40am and having real trouble sleeping at the moment as the panic has set in - I’ve been ok up until now.

I noticed some lumpy areas in my left breast and got an appointment last Friday at the docs, who have referred me to the breast clinic under the 2 week period (still awaiting an appointment). 

in 2021, I found a lumpy area in my right breast in the inner lower quadrant and had a ultrasound which revealed it was a lipoma. I mentioned this to the doc last Friday who didn’t examine this breast. I have now realised that what I assumed was the lipoma in the same area is now possibly an additional hard lump and I’m now worrying myself silly - I don’t remember the lipoma feeling so hard but have assumed for a long time it was the original lipoma. 

I know it’s worth awaiting my appointment at the breast clinic  rather than going back to the doctors as they can’t do anything, it’s just trying to manage the anxiety and the horrible spiralling thoughts.

please let me know if you have any tips for handling the worry for anyone else in the same boat - thanks for reading my early morning ramblings!

love to you all x

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  • Hi there , hope you managed a few hours sleep ! You don’t say how old you are , but breast lumps can be quite common on younger women and can appear at certain times in your cycle. That said , it’s always wise to get any lumps checked out. The waiting game is awful I know. Try and keep as busy as you can , go for walks, shopping , anything to keep you busy! I really hope all turns out well for you . Sending a hug xx

  • Hi LCR,

    hope you’re well and thank you for your reply on this thread, really appreciate it. ️ ️

    I’m 34 years old, female. Doc said lump on left breast was like a very small pea last week which I’ve had for 5 weeks.

    The hard area on the right breast has been there some time - I was 32 when ultrasound showed a lipoma, but now can’t tell whether the hard area is an additional lump as very close to lipoma site - something to discuss at my appointment for sure.

    Thanks so much for your advice and kind words - definitely, keeping busy is key - I’ll head out for a walk along the beach later I think and soak up the great outdoors.

    Even just getting things out in writing helps a bit! I hope you have a wonderful day :)

    xx

     

  • Hi Sandpiper,I also had lumpy breasts at your age but it was always hormonal.Did have a mammogram at the time but nothing found.The anxiety while you are waiting for results is awful .Try and keep busy and positive thoughts, keep in touch xxx

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