Hi both I’m not sure how I feel to be honest. You’d think I’d be elated but this monster in my head is giving me a hard time. 

Basically got there the breast consultant called me in- I told her about the gp saying my right boob felt thicker and mentioned about my ultrasound sound that said about the fibroadenoma. She examined me and said that everythjng is completely normal and when I showed her the finding from the ultrasound she wasn’t concerned. She mentioned that normally incidental findings are benign and I have no palpable lump. She said my breast tissue was normal etc I got dressed and she said she’s going to discharge me. Maybe because I’ve read so much online and I’ve given myself a tough time it’s made feel cautious. Do I accept this for what it is. I don’t specifically feel worried as there is nothing obviously abnormal it’s just the little thing that was found in the ultrasound. My head was going ten fold thinking I’d need a biopsy Etc. Xx

Hi Nhj91 firstly I’m so glad to hear she wasn’t concerned but I understand why you are not feeling relieved. Could you pay for a one off private consultation as a second opinion? If both say the same it may help xx

I was thinking this. I’ve gathered my thoughts and I’ve had both a radiographer and the breast consultant say they’re not concerned so trying to rationalise this in my head. I also spoke to that lady I mentioned about and she put this: 

I think you need to stop your worry. It is a small finding. All private practice place are regulated and will have the relevant qualifications. Please trust what they are saying.
They are benign and if they were larger they would biopsy it. It’s small and can’t even be felt.
Trust them they see this everyday and know.
Relax now your fine xx

I’m so bloody lost xxx

From someone who has anxiety too I’d say do whatever settles your mind. If the second opinion says the same and also says no biopsy needed would this help or would you still feel worried? If you think you would be worried again it may be it’s the anxiety fuelling it. After many weeks of stress it is sometimes hard to switch off. I think go with your gut feeling. Maybe spend the next couple of days chilling and see how you feel XXX

i had a call from the NHS with an appointment on the 7th, first of all i declined and said (very kindly) thank you so much but I have private lined up on the 13th. She convinced me to still go on the 7th, she said use the 13th as a back up if you are not happy with the diagnosis on 7th

i now feel sick and it’s a long way off !

I think I’d still be worried if they said no I didn’t need a biopsy. So I think my anxiety is fuelling this. I can’t help but think “what if”… it’s awful. 

that’s a good idea at least your not loosing out on anything by attending the nhs one. You can get two lots of opinions if need be. It’ll will soon come around and positive your have the answers your looking for. Xxxx

I think I’d still be worried if they said no I didn’t need a biopsy. So I think my anxiety is fuelling this. I can’t help but think “what if”… it’s awful. 

that’s a good idea at least your not loosing out on anything by attending the nhs one. You can get two lots of opinions if need be. It’ll will soon come around and positive your have the answers your looking for. Xxxx