I’m so scared!

I found a lump on the inner side of my breast which was tender. Slightly moveable and small. I’m awaiting a drs appointment on Monday but I’m getting all this pain and discomfort with it. I’ve got down rabbit holes on google and everything contradicts its self. I’m so scared. I have no swelling or physical changes to my breast itself. It’s just the aches I’m worrying about but I have been extremely stressed. I just don’t know what to do with myself! 

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  • Hi Noona,

     A very warm welcome to the forum.

    I am sorry to hear about your pain and the distress that this is causing. You have done what most of us do and turned straight to consult "Dr Google". This is something which we always advise against at this stage. Much of the information is poorly researched, out of date and aimed at the more spectacular cases. This does not give you any useful information and only serves to confuse and scare us. It is good to hear that your lump is small and moveable. Most breast cancers are not painful and the sooner you catch them, the better the outcome tends to be. I hope that your GP can put your mind to rest tomorrow. If you need to be referred to the breast clinic, there is usually up to a 2 week wait from the date of referral to get an appointment. 

    Just to put things into proportion for you, not all lumps are cancerous. It is a fact that only 20% of those who attend the breast clinic, will get a cancer diagnosis. The other 80% will have benign cysts, fibroadenoma or naturally lumpy breasts. This is always a worrying time and, irrespective of the outcome, you will feel better once you know the outcome. Even if it does turn out to be cancer, it will be treatable. I have had 2 bouts. That was 15 years ago and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life.

     Here's hoping for good news.

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

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • I’ve been checked she could feel what I felt. She said she couldn’t feel anything hard fixated or nasty, she wants me to go back at a difference time in my cycle and see what it’s like then. If it’s still there I will be referred to the breast clinic. I don’t know how to feel but she said if she was concerned she would of referred me today x 

  • so glad you got it checked out and its nothing to worry about.xx

  • Hi Noona,

    It's good to hear that your GP doesn't seem to be too concerned, but that she is bringing you back later to re-check. Here's hoping that she'll still be happy next time you see her.

    Please let us know how you get on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Thankyou love just hope next time is ok, please keep me updated with yourself. I hope all goes well x 

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