I've had on-and-off pain in one breast for over 18 months now. My GP did agree to refer me, as I also had some red irritation on the skin, and she wanted to rule out inflammatory breast cancer. I had an ultrasound on the breast and armpit (am in my early 30s, deemed too young for a mammogram), and absolutely nothing bad was found. The breast surgeon I spoke to explained that some women just have pain there for no sinister reason, and often it's referred pain from a chest or shoulder muscle strain.

You can pay for a private ultrasound, which will set you back several hundred pounds including the consultation fee. Or you can see another GP and request a second opinion. But as I found out, pain with no other symptoms (e.g. orange peel skin, discharge, lump) is very rarely a sign of breast cancer. I hope that helps a bit.

Thanks for the reply! Im only 21 so also too young for a mammogram. Im just so so fed up of being worried sick. Its making me so upset:( 

Hi, I'm also 21 and been having on going pain in my left boob for three months now. I don't wear wire bras already. I'm getting worried now too 

I've been having the same issue with my right breast. I have mentioned it to my Drs but they just don't seem interested. 5 years ago I had more severe pain and got referred to the breast clinic, they examined me and did an ultrasound, they said there was nothing there to worry about. The pain went, but now there it is again. I've tried changing Drs but can't due to my catchment area. 

I've been having the same issue with my right breast. I have mentioned it to my Drs but they just don't seem interested. 5 years ago I had more severe pain and got referred to the breast clinic, they examined me and did an ultrasound, they said there was nothing there to worry about. The pain went, but now there it is again. I've tried changing Drs but can't due to my catchment area.