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Referred to Breast Clinic

Piglet1012
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Hi,

I know so many people on here are probably in this position right now.

I am 37 and have 3 children. I have been referred to the breast clinic because I have a lump in the tail of my breast and the doctor notes it was particularly vascular around that area - I hadn't noticed this until she had pointed it out because I am pretty vascular anyway. 

Anyway, I am reading Dr Google and it appears in keeping with inflammatory breast cancer. I don't have any breast lumps that I can feel - the lump is sort of in the armpit but on the chest, if that makes sense. I had noticed it a couple of months ago but thought it was gym related!! 

From knowledge, no women in my family have had cancer. Although I am aware cancer can be sporadic. 

I am just looking for advice/guidance/experiences please x

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    Hi Piglet,

    A very warm welcome to the forum.

    I am sorry to hear about the lump that you've found and know only too well the concern that this can cause. You will usually get an appointment through for the breast clinic within 2 weeks from the date of your referral, although the actual appointment date can be a little further away. Not all lumps are cancerous, but you are just as well to get it checked out. Many turn out to be benign Fibroadenoma or cysts,

    The first piece of advice I would give you is to stay away from Google. Much of the information there is poorly researched, out of date and aimed at the more spectacular cases. This won't give you any answers and will only serve to scare you further. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer and 1 of pre-cancer, all within a year of diagnosis. I had a lumpectomy for the first bout and a double mastectomy the second time. That was 17 years ago now and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Piglet,

    A very warm welcome to the forum.

    I am sorry to hear about the lump that you've found and know only too well the concern that this can cause. You will usually get an appointment through for the breast clinic within 2 weeks from the date of your referral, although the actual appointment date can be a little further away. Not all lumps are cancerous, but you are just as well to get it checked out. Many turn out to be benign Fibroadenoma or cysts,

    The first piece of advice I would give you is to stay away from Google. Much of the information there is poorly researched, out of date and aimed at the more spectacular cases. This won't give you any answers and will only serve to scare you further. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer and 1 of pre-cancer, all within a year of diagnosis. I had a lumpectomy for the first bout and a double mastectomy the second time. That was 17 years ago now and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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