Hi,

im in the same boat Im 26,  I have quite a large indent to the top right corner of my right breast went to the GP last week who said it looks like teathering caused by breast cancer. Which is hard to get my head around my breast clinic appointment  next week. I’m extremely scared and worried because I have a massive family history of breast and ovarian cancer and my Nan has the brca gene.

so glad I found this forum

Hi Chill,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am glad to hear that you have found us early on in your journey You are far better sticking to these well-respected sites instead of constantly googling. We usually advise people to avoid consulting "Dr Google" at this stage, as this doesn't give you any answers, but tends to scare you even further. It is always an anxious time when you are waiting to be seen, especially when you have a strong family history of breast and ovarian cancer.  Irrespective of the outcome, you will feel better once you know the outcome.

If you have read through some of the previous posts, you will know that not everyone gets bad news. In fact, 80% of people who attend the breast clinic, do not get a cancer diagnosis. Not all lumps tend to be cancerous either. Most turn out to be benign cysts or due to fibrous or hormonal changes. It is also a case that the younger you are, the less likely you are to have it, although sadly, there are no guarantees.

I have a strong family history too and I've had 2 bouts of breast cancer, within a year of one another. That was all 14 years ago and I still lea a busy life - I'm sure that you will too.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks so much Jolamine xx I hope you are keeping well xx

Thanks so much Jolamine xx I hope you are keeping well xx