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. I am 38 and found a long smooth lump in my upper left breast near my underarm. Didn't notice it before but I check them fairly often. It started as dull pains in just the left side. Considering I don't get periods I can't put it down to cyclical pain. Contacted my GP on Friday and I have an apt with them this Tues afternoon. Google is my worst enemy so I'm just going to stop. I can understand how people's thoughts spiral. I have 2 young boys to look after. 

  • Hey Spider,

    Welcome to the chat - sorry to hear you have found a lump, but you’re doing the right thing by being proactive and getting it checked out by your GP.

    Google is just the absolute worst - the brain craves comfort so we seek out answers to try and reassure and end up making ourselves feel a whole lot worse. Thanks a lot Google! Great that you’re aware and you’ve decided to stop searching - well done!

    The chances are that the area of concern is nothing to worry about and may be something totally benign. But you’re doing the right thing getting it looked at. The people on this forum are absolutely lovely and we’re always happy to chat if you need us.

    In the meantime, try and keep yourself busy and do nice things for yourself. Best of luck for the appointment next week - do let us know how you get on.

    take care!

    xx

  • Evening everyone. I had my initial GP appointment this afternoon which has put my mind at ease for now. She said that it feels like a fibrous texture and nothing that immediately feels sinister. To be sure I have been put on the 2 week list to double check. Xx 

  • Hi Spider,

    Thanks for the update. It sounds as if your GP doesn't suspect anything untoward, which is good news. However, I am glad to hear that she has referred you to the breast clinic, just to make absolutely certain.

    Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Fingers crossed for more good news.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Hi,

    that's great news but as others have said glad to see they are getting it checked to be on the safe side. Hopefully you can try and relax a little more now you’ve at least seen your GP.

    let us know how your getting on and we’re here if you need us xx

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