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

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