Second Urgent Referral to Breast Clinic

Hi

i was referred on 2week pathway to Breast Clinic almost a year ago as I noticed a ‘line’ indent on my breast when I pushed them together and a feeling of something in my armpit (almost like I was carrying my purse under my arm) No lumps that I could feel.  
Saw consultant and had mammogram and exam - both clear. I also went to a private consultation and had examination and ultrasound - again clear. I had 3/12 follow up, where specialist nurse said I was clear - line could still be seen when I pushed, but was told could be menopause changes (I’m 55)  I also had my NHS screening mammogram 5 months ago which was clear.

Recently, I noticed discomfort in armpit/boob and the ‘line/dent’ is visible if I lean over and boob is ‘hanging’ I started HRT about 5 months ago. I went back to GP (after worrying for almost 2weeks)  and saw Locum who has referred me urgently again and said she’s not happy it’s ‘just menopause’ and said she’s ‘concerned’

So now I’m terrified that something was missed last year and could now be much worse!  Has anyone else had anything like this?  Could 2 mammograms, 1 ultrasound and 2 consultant exams have missed something? Should I insist on biopsy or MRI? What ‘menopause’ issues or other issues could possibly cause this sort of ‘line’

Sorry for length of post - my head is all over the place!

  • I am sorry you’re worried but you’re doing the right thing. Hopefully everything will come back clear again. I had a line in the bottom outer quadrant of my breast that was only visible when I raised my arm. Also some small dimples under my breast that I couldn’t see but I took a photo to check. GP and surgeon couldn’t feel anything but I was tender.  Both agreed it was unlikely to be BC.  Last mammogram just 18 moths ago was clear. I was diagnosed with invasive carcinomas x 3. All small. So glad I pursued it.I really hope everything turns out fine xxn

  • Thanks for your reply.  I hope everything is going well and looking positive for you.

    I’m a bit annoyed with myself that I didn’t keep pushing for more tests at the time, but thought what I’d been told was reassuring.  I’m hoping I won’t need to wait too long for my appointment - as a born worrier/catastrophiser I’m imagining all sorts!

    This site is good, as I haven’t mentioned anything to my husband or family, so at least I can put my worries down here.

     Thanks again