Hello Cindy1

I'm sorry to hear that you've recently found a lump in your breast. You did exactly the right thing in seeing your GP and it's good to hear that you already have an appointment at the breast clinic arranged. 

We know that for many people this period of waiting and uncertainty can be difficult. More so for you as you're caring for your Mum at the moment. It may help to keep in mind that the majority of people seen in breast clinics are not diagnosed with cancer so try to keep a positive mindset if you can. 

It's understandable that you don't want to tell your Mum at the moment what is going on. I hope that you have another family member or friend that you can lean on for some support. 

If it would help to talk things through with one of our nurses you're welcome to give them a call. I know they will be happy to offer any advice and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040 (excluding bank holidays). 

Keep in touch Cindy1 and let us know how you get on at the breast clinic later this week. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Hi Cindy, 

How are you getting on?

I've just found a 2cm ish lump under my right nipple, hard but moves, it almost feels like a disc rather than a protuding lump. 

Have you been seen yet?

Hi, thanks for your reply, I have had a mammogram and scan and everything is absolutely fine! Such a relief, please do go see your GP, my lump is a very common glandular tissue but gosh I was so worried, I hope you do go and be seen,you get some of the results the same day and if you need a biopsy it takes a few days to get the results (about a week they said) 

Oh what a relief for you such good news. 

How did your lump feel? 

I need to get the courage to ring I've severe health anxiety and can't step foot in a hospital so this is a battle in itself. 

My limp is close to the right nipple, quite flat with odd shaped edges,one doesn't move, totally understand how you may feel,I've been struggling health wise and recently had a kidney removed so I really do get anxious about.my health, please message anytime you feel the need and I will always reply even if it's not immediately 

Hi Cindy,

A very warm welcome to our forum. It sounds as if you have enough going on at the moment without having another cancer diagnosis in the family. I am delighted to hear that you got the all clear and am thinking of you and your mum at this difficult time. Don't forget that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you so much, the lovely people on here are so helpful 

Hi Foll91,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear that you have found a lump under your nipple. Please put on those big girl's pants and make that phone call. If it is cancer, the sooner it is seen to, the better it will be. It is impossible to tell, whether this is "sinister" or not just by feel. Lumps can feel different and it is only by having the usual tests that we can determine what is going on. It is worth remembering that only 20% of people, who attend the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis - the other 80% are ok.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine (cancer survivor of 2 bouts of breast cancer for past 14 years) xx