Hi, I have recently found a lump in my left breast and also have been referred to a breast clinic. My lump isn't causing any pain but my skin has become so itchy. I'm only 31 so I'm hoping that it's just a cyst. I only went to the doctors on Monday (should of gone weeks ago) I can't stop googling things trying to find an answer for myself. The wait is killing me now knowing that there is a lump there and it isn't me thinking there is. Xx

Hi Steph

I must say I felt a relief a day is set for my appointment and like you, find the wait is difficult. As many folk say on here, worrying won't change the outcome, so try and distract yourself.  Do let us know how you get on and good luck!

How long did you have to wait before getting the letter if you don't mind me asking? I have my fingers and toes crossed for you. Feel like I'm driving myself mad as I don't want to tell my family and have them worry. X

Steph

The breast clinic called me to ask if I could come along Friday morning. Perhaps a letter will follow? I was referred Monday morning by GP. Thanks for your good wishes, keeping my fingers crossed for you too! And breathe...

So this evening before my bath I've found new smaller, painful lumps closer up to my armpit, different from the larger firm lump behind the nipple. The areola is still sunken in. I wondered if anyone else is experiencing similar? Thankfully breast clinic appointment is day after tomorrow. I'm going crazy!

Hi

I have had a hard lump in my breast / armpit for the last 6 weeks :( I got checked by a nurse practitioner who couldn't feel anything and said all felt normal. I went back and this time saw GP who said all felt normal and gave me antibiotics. Further 2 weeks past and I was an anxious mess, I know I am feeling a lump and hurrah after seeing a different GP today he felt what I felt and said its 2cm hard lump but also feels smooth and mobile. Being referred and awaiting appointment but I'm worried sick, I have a 2 year old toddler and new 10 week old baby and the thought of leaving them behind absolutely breaks me! I know I shouldn't worry but I can't help myself. 
 

[@MiniMum81]‍ I only have the one lump so not experiencing similar but so glad you have your appt in a couple days! How long did you wait for your referral? I so hope it's all ok, like everyone keeps saying, majority cases are benign but I wish I could listen to that myself! 

Oh bless you it's hard as mums having the worry over us. Do you have a date set for your appointment? I'm glad you're being referred. 

Friday can't come soon enough for me.  I guess I'm clinging onto hope as I read cancerous lumps are mostly painless, and the new one I discovered is sore. Hoping it's a cyst or blockage of some sort. I'm so up and down! 

Yes I have been told the same thing, generally cancer lumps are pain free which is what I am riding on! Mine is tender and I have what feels like muscle pain with it too. It's worse after all the prodding etc. 
 

I haven't got a date yet, awaiting a letter or a phone call. I think once I get a date I can just focus on filling my time up. What time is your appt, you'll have to let us know how you get on. Will you find out on the day?

Hi I guess I'm attaching to any positive thing I've read but Im frustrated at myself for keeping searching the internet and guessing! I find out on the day. I'll post when I know. 

All the best for tomorrow [@MiniMum81]‍ - thinking of you. Everything crossed for all the right messages :)