Pucker in breast followed by pain

Hi, 

am looking for some reassurance as I can’t seem to see anyone with a similar story to me. I found a line on the underside of my breast that became more apparent when I raised my arm. Obviously went into panic mode and paid to see a private consultant asap as I was loosing my mind. The consultant couldn’t feel a lump but did say I had some thickened tissue that was smooth and felt benign under the indent. He followed up with a mammogram and a scan of both breasts which was all normal and nothing alarming found. He called the next day to advise I went for an MRI scan as he still wasn’t happy with my having the puckering, this scared me a little but I have followed his advice and booked in for a scan next week. Now the strange part last Friday I started to get pain in my left breast (the one with the indent), it comes and goes and is never in the same area. I am now freaking out about inflammatory breast cancer which I believe doesn’t show so well on other tests. Has anyone else had this kind of pain? I am early 40’s with two small children and I have no idea how they will cope if I have cancer 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Pegs95.
    I’m sorry to hear about the worries you’re facing, and it’s completely understandable why you’re feeling anxious with everything that’s been happening. Finding something unexpected like the puckering and then experiencing pain on top of it can be incredibly distressing, especially when it raises so many fears and questions.
    It’s reassuring that your consultant has followed up with thorough tests, including the mammogram and scan, and has taken the extra step to recommend an MRI to ensure everything is fully checked.
    As a mum, it’s only natural to worry about how your children would cope, but I’m confident you’re doing everything you can to get the answers you need.
    I’m sure there are others here on the forum who have had similar experiences and will be able to offer support or share their own stories.
    Whatever the outcome, please remember you’re not alone in this. We’re here for you.
    Best wishes for your upcoming scan.
    Take care,
    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator