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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  • Hey everyone,

    Thanks all for your kindness and well wishes today. I saw the consultant at the hospital who examined me and didn’t seem particularly concerned. Thinks the lump in the right is still the Lipoma and the lumps in the left are possibly fibrous breast tissue.

    I will be having an ultrasound in 2-3 weeks to confirm. The consultant said that he didn’t believe them to be anything sinister. I’ll keep you updated on the ultrasound in a couple of weeks. 

    If anyone else is having their appointment soon or is worried and needs to chat, please let us know. Happy to listen xx

  • Sandpiper 

    that’s great news , happy to hear good news you will sleep better tonight that’s for sure xx 

    it’s Friday good excuse to open that wine now xx. 

  • Hi that’s great news hopefully your ultrasound will just confirm it, at least they aren’t concerned and you can rest your mind a bit, we’re all still here if you need to talk or get anxious xx

  • Hi Lara and Lebell,

    Thanks so much, really kind of you. Will keep you posted on the Ultrasound in 2-3 weeks xx

  • Hi Sandpiper, that sounds like good news. It must be a relief, I’m sure. I just noticed from another comment of yours that you are in Sussex. You’re possibly not far from me- I live on the Surrey/ West Sussex border
    I hope you can now have a relaxing weekend xx

  • Hey GoonerGirl! 

    thanks so much for your lovely message. Ooh yes we are relatively near to each other. How did your first appointment go at the hospital? Hope everything is ok xx

  • I had my first appointment nearly two weeks ago now, and was then referred for a mammogram, ultrasound etc. The ultrasound identified two areas of concern, and so I had biopsies from them. That was on Monday, so I’m now waiting - like so many of us, for results. Weirdly I feel much calmer now than I did before I went- everyone at the hospital on Monday was so lovely, and the ultrasound doctor spent time chatting to me about how treatable breast cancer is now. Obviously I’m still worried, but it’s not consuming all my thoughts now xx

  • I’m so sorry to hear there were areas of concern and you’re currently awaiting the results. It can’t feel easy waiting, but absolutely amazing that you’re feeling so much calmer now. So pleased that the hospital team were lovely and kind, it makes such an anxious time that bit better doesn’t it? I’m sending you lots of love and positive thoughts and hope you’re not waiting too long for your results. And as you say, treatments are so advanced these days - still very worrying, but do look after yourself during this anxious time and keep yourself busy doing things you enjoy xx

  • Thank you- I’m sure the feelings of worry will return, but at the moment I’m enjoying feeling calm. It really did make a difference with the hospital team being so lovely xx