Hello and thanks for posting on the forum,

I am sorry to hear about your situation. I am afraid I can't say (diagnose) what your 'indentation' means but if your GP suspects a possible cancer diagnosis then patients are seen as an urgent referral (two week Wait). There is some information on our website about what this means which you can look at here. 

I presume that your GP (family doctor) has referred you to a breast clinic. At the breast clinic you will see a breast specialist or specialist nurse who will examine you. You will have an ultrasound and possibly a mammogram.  A needle biopsy is usually indicated if the scan shows changes in the breast that the doctors are not sure about.  This does not mean that anything is particularly wrong but the biopsy will confirm this.

Waiting when you are feeling worried I can understand can be quite stressful but many  people visiting a breast clinic are found not to have cancer.  There is some information on what to expect from a breast clinic written by the charity Breast Cancer Now which you might find helpful to look at.  Have a look here.

We are currently trying to get an impression of how satisfied Cancer Chat members are with the answers the nurses are posting to their questions.  We would be very grateful if you would take a few minutes to fill in the feedback survey here 

Try not to worry too much. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Best Wishes,

Catherine

Thank you so much for your reply.

Im sorry you have been unfortunate to be diagnosed at such a young age. How are you coping with the tests and such? 

You are so right, I'm at the start of my journey and it may be a very short one or it may not but I won't know until I'm seen on Tuesday. Can you request that is the same doctor that continues your treatment? I hope so as I'm not that keen on showing too many people my dodgy boob. 

I've been using this little scare as an incentive to push myself as I'm agoraphobic and have been trying small journeys a little further than my comfort zone. I'm hoping that come Tuesday all will be ok and I will continue to go further. 

I'll keep you updated

I truly hope your journey through this isnt too horrific for you and you find the strength and support to fight it all the way. 

Keeping you in my prayers

Cat

Wow that's so positive in your way of thinking. So far I've been quite upbeat but if I get a diagnosis I'm not sure how I will be. 

My situation is a tad strange. I suffer from a thing called phamacaphobia, which is a phobia to all medication. I can't even hold my kids if they've had medication. This has been ongoing for almost 20years. Any dental treatment I've had has been without an injection. I've delivered 5 babies without even faster and air. So you can imagine how terrified I am of this. I know it's a case of cancer or die of I don't treat it if it's there but these fears are genuine. I'm trying not to think too far ahead to surgery and treatment but even the possibility of needing to be number for a biopsy is making me feel anxious. Do you need to be numbed for that? 

I'm also agoraphobic, suffer from disassociative seizures, have fibromyalgia, biopolar and a variation of other mental health issues. I'm trying my hardest to not focus on what may lie ahead on Tuesday but the days are getting closer and I'm getting scared

Catherine xx

My poor wee hubster is coming along for the ride and says he'll be there through it all thankfully. My friend is also coming along as she's been helping me push some boundaries with my agarophobia. I just want it over wuth if that makes sense. This hanging about in limbo is not good for the anxiety levels and I think my husband may kill me if I clean anymore through nervous energy. 

I took the kids for a picnic at the local country park today. They must have thought I'd totally lost the plot, well more so than usual as it was freezing and I'm encouraging them to play in the dirt and have fun. We lasted about 40 minutes before my 6 year old said he needed a pee but if he did it outside his penis would freeze up and he would have a pee icicle. He sure did put a smile on my face.

My daughter is enrolling for her first reconciliation tomorrow at church with her class so that is another focus for then. I just hope I manage sleep tonight or I'm going to look a sorrowful state.

I guess all both of us can do until we know what we are facing is just keep focusing on the positives and take baby steps. If you need to scream, shout, cry, laugh, whatever you need to do, do it. It's not fair you are going through this as it's not fair I am but us women are quite remarkable little creatures so a wise woman once told me (my awesome mum). We are resilient and God damn string. We shoulder the weight of the world yet still power in through to make the lunches and go to work. Don't forget the kids clubs, the running of the house and we even manage to brush our teeth. No matter what is thrown out way we tackle it head on, we set amazing examples for our children and we live generously. When you see it wrote down you truly do get to see just how amazing us women are.

We can do this, we can do it together and we can combat it all. 

Now I'll get off my soap box and let you try and enjoy the rest of your Saturday evening and I shall go and try not to give my children food poisoning.

God bless you xxx

Hi Cat , 

I have found the same on my left breast , a very faint dent , there’s actually 2 , but I must stress it’s very very small , I can notice it Anschluss with a few attempts of looking at it my GP has referred me to the breast clinic, all seems so quick as i habe my apt this Monday already was only Seen by go yesterday, 

can I ask how you got on whence you went to the breast clinic ,? What to expect? I’m worried & not worried it’s very strange feeling , mine has no lump & only can be seen when I raise my left arm too 

Hi Macca            How did you get on with your appointment I’m similar and bit anxious, also feel I’m wasting time  thanks

Dear Catherine,

Thank you for posting on the forum,

I am so sorry to hear about all your health anxieties.  I do hope that everything goes well at your appointment tomorrow.  The nurses and doctors in breast clinics are aware that women are very anxious about their appointment and I am sure that they will do their best to put you at ease. 

When you go for your appointment make sure that the nurses are aware of your anxieties about medication and your agoraphobia.  You could let them know that you are anxious about having the area numbed.

I do hope that this has been helpful.  If you would like to give us a ring after your appointment then please do so.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Best Wishes,

Catherine

Hello, 

I have been reading the posts and basically I have found an indent under my left breast. There actually looks like two, a line like indent and a smaller rounder one right next to it. The shape also looks different to the right breast which is rounded underneath. I went to the doctor and she told me this was due to my hysterectomy. She told me I should need to lift my arms to see the difference and that now I have had the hysterectomy any significant changes would be obvious. I can feel a lump at the top of the breast (I have felt it before so unsure if it’s just a normal lump) I feel really unsure about the advice she has given. I am 32 and have a paternal aunt who has had breast cancer (she was around 50 when diagnosed) would you guys go back for a second opinion? I was shocked today to really notice the indents (they seemed more noticable. I just need some advice as I was made to feel really silly for going. I always thought arms should be lifted when checking.

Hello and thanks for posting on this thread,

It can be worrying when we notice a change in our bodies and it is always best to get this sort of thing checked out by a doctor to be on the safe side.

Most of the time there is a simple reason for changes to occur in the breast that aren't anything serious, but new breast indentations that don't go away or get worse should be looked at by a doctor. I am sorry to hear you don't feel you were taken seriously and I think it would be best to arrange another appointment with a different doctor if possible and see what they have to say. Whilst breast cancer is more common in women over the age of 50 most women with a breast lump or visible breast change will be referred to a breast clinic just to be sure.

Breast cancer now at this link has information about how to check your breasts and what to look out for.

Take care,

Naomi