Hi all, I hope this post is still going...

so I'm 37, history of breast cancer in family,  I've been having pain in left breast and should blade with clear fluid and feels heavy, I think I can feel a small lump too (not 100%) has anyone else had this too? I'm going to try see a GP tomorrow but I probably won't get 1. Hope everyone else is ok. 

Hi Ama,

Welcome to our forum. I am so sorry to hear about your symptoms and understand your worry when you have a family history of  breast cancer. I know how difficult it can be to try and get an appointment with your GP. If you explain to the receptionist the nature of your concern, she will probably try to fit you in to see a GP urgently.

Try to avoid looking at symptoms on the internet until you know what, if anything you are up against. Looking at this stage will only worry you further and worry won't get you any further forward. There can be a number of different reasons for your symptoms, so you are as well to get them checked out. I sincerely hope that nothing untoward is found.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi all

So 12 weeks ago in the shower I felt a lump in my right breast, I know that boobs can be lumpy so didn't think too much of it. Then a week or so later I made my mum feel it and she said she could feel it but it wasn't a proper obvious lump, and my husband the same. Although both told me to go to docs. 
So I finally went 13 days ago and she literally felt it instantly and referred me to breast clinic which is today.

where was everyone's lumps?

mine is top section near armpit. And it's gone quite lumpy, like another lump near the main lump.

my boob feels like my milk is coming in, that's how I can kind of explain it. 
what doc didn't like is that on that boob my veins are really prominent but I told her they have been like that ages. 
my armpit is tender and I have a dull ache under near bicep.
my children are 12 and 14. I am 38.

I'm apprehensive about today, it's at 3pm but not panicking.

only last summer I was bleeding 21 days a month and I convinced myself I have womb cancer as dr google told me so lol and apart from 3 polyps, lesions and loads of endometriosis all was fine so I know what it's like to think the worst for no reason. 

what will normally happen today?

thanks all

laurajane x

Hi Laurajane,

By the time you read this you will already have been to the breast clinic. I have only just come across your post, so sorry that I didn't find it earlier. I hope that you got on ok at the clinic. Did you have any tests done?

I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer 10 and 9 years ago rtespectively. I have also had a few false alarms. My original lump was in the lower right quadrant of the right breast, my second (the false alarm) was in my left upper quadrant of my left breast, close to the underarm and my third, was in the same position as my first. I guess what I'm trying to say is that they can occur anywhere in the breast or around the nipple.

You have probably already discovered that they like to check out your lymph nodes too. This is to ensure that, if there is any cancer present, it hasn't spread. I hope that you learned your lesson last year. Dr Google is not your friend at this stage as it will convince you to think the worst. If you must look things up try to stick to a well respected site like Cancer Research.

I am glad to hear that your self-diagnosis last year was way off beam and ,I sincerely hope that you are as lucky again this time.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you, so I went to the doctor, she examined me and said that the left breast is more fuller and lumpier, I've also got pain going to my armpit too, she has referred me to breast clinic. Does anyone know how long until I get the appointment? I'm in wales. 

Hi Ama,

Most breast referrals are considered urgent and, you should receive an appointment within 2 weeks from the date of referral. It is always helpful to take someone with you to your appointments if you can. They are likely to run some tests with you on your first appointment and, you will have to wait 1-2 weeks to get the results of these.

It is especially important to have someone with you when you are going to receive any test results.

Please let us know when your appointment comes through and how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi all, it's been nearly 2 weeks and still no sign of an appointment, my breast is nearly double the original size. How long should I wait? 
 

Hi Ama,

Wait until the 2 weeks are up and then phone the consultant's secretary to ask where you are on the waiting list. If you don't have these details, then contact your GP.

I hope that you hear something soon, as waiting is torture.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi, thanks for your reply, I'm still waiting to hear of an appointment, GP said they take them in order (whatever that means) I'm so worried... my breast is still growing, I have discharge, a lump and now my nipple is sending sharp pains. Sorry for being so blunt! I'm at a loss of what to do.