GP said he 'doesn't think' the lump in my right breast is cancer?? Has anyone else ever been told this but was then diagnosed with cancer?

Have recently found a lump in my right breast at the top, more on the sternum. Had a GP examination today and he said he 'doesn't think it's cancer' but has referred me onto the 2WW pathway. He said my breast tissue is very dense so couldn't be certain.

What i wanted to ask is if there is anyone that has ever been told similar by a GP to later be confirmed with Cancer? i'm only 27 so i know statistically my chances are already lower but i'm really concerned as can't think what else it would be. it's very firm, completely immovable and does not have a circular edge. it's irregularly shaped and almost blends into the tissue on one side where i can't feel much of an end.

Any insight to others experiences in similar situations would be soo helpful! It's not even the diagnosis that's worrying me, it's the not knowing. 

Thank you xx 

  • HI Annon98,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    Finding a breast lump is always a worry, but, of all those referred to the breast clinic, only 25% of people get a cancer diagnosis. There are many other less sinister reasons for lumps, such as benign cysts or fibroadenoma. The clinic will run a few tests to determine what your lump is. You are in the younger bracket  and therefore less likely to have cancer, but sadly, there are no guarantees. You have done the right thing by getting this investigated. It can be more difficult for some scans, such as mammogram, to detect cancers in denser tissue. Some people need a biopsy to determine whether or not the lump is cancerous. If this happens you may have a further 1-2 week's wait for the results to come back.

    I sincerely hope that nothing untoward is found. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx