Hi there Calconnie,

Sorry you're going through this worry just now.  I am surprised your GP didn't even examine you, that's GP 101 and really she should have.  Sounds like she's a bit too terrified of missing something, but with the salary she's on, well she's paid and trained to make those calls!

I'm glad yours actually do the mammogram (presumably only if they deem it necessary after examining you) at the clinic.  Our breast clinic is physical exam and ultrasound only, you then get referred from there up to the mammography department if that or a biopsy is required.

It is always hard not to worry with a change in our breasts, and you don't say what age you are or what the change is so I don't know if you're at one of those ages where your breasts will be changing a lot anyway.  But, regardless of all that, MOST lumps turn out to not be cancerous, and even those that are are usually caught in the very early stages.

Best wishes for next Thursday, and good luck distracting yourself (creating a tight schedule and sticking to it can help with that).  Let us know how you get on?  I'll be rooting for you.

LJ

Thank you for answering.

Yes I was surprised she didnt examine me too.  My nipple feels odd, looks ok.  I think I can feel a lump behind it, but .... I'm nearly 55 and not had a period for nearly 5 years.

Really hopeful it's down to good old menopausal changes then but glad you're getting checked out.

Fingers crossed!!!!

LJx

Hi

Been to clinic today.

All ok. Benign changes to tissue due to my age.

Such a relief.

Xxx