Referral for lump in breast.

Hi all,

 

This is my first post to please bare with me. For the last few months I've had some unusual itching of my left breast and nipple. Two weeks ago, whilst bathing I found a lump, just above my left nipple. It's hard and small, partner confirmed he could also feel it. I am 35. 

Made an appointment to see my gp, who upon examination also confirmed the lump. Due to my paternal grandmother (at 45) and paternal aunt both suffering from breast cancer and an extensive cancer history in my maternal side he referred me on the 2ww. My appointment is for 19th, I'll be having an ultrasound first and then seeing the consultant after. More tests will be carried out of necessary. 

 

Honestly, this is terrifying. I know the chances of cancer at my age are slim but my family history is awful. My uncle had skin cancer at 28, maternal grandmother had cervical, lung and brain cancer. Maternal grandfather and mother have leukaemia!! Among other who have had different forms of cancer! Am I a ticking time bomb? 

Just keeping positive and trying to convince myself its harmless but should I be prepared for the worst? 

Thank you for any advice or support you can give. 

 

  • I found a lump 10 days ago, saw my GP and was referred on a 2WW to breast clinic. Consultant said didn't think anything to worry about but had mammogram, then ultrasound to be sure. Sonographer brought Doctor in to rescan and I realised something was wrong. They did a biopsy of a 2.4 cm mass and I get results on Friday. They seemed to think nothing had spread to my lymph nodes as didn't show on ultrasound.

    frankly I'm scared stiff and every twinge I get (I'm quite overweight so get a few!) I think is connected. Has anyone else experienced this? I already suffer from anxiety.

    Sending solidarity- Paula x

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    Hi Paula,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am so sorry to hear about how you feel at the moment and just want to let you know that this is perfectly normal. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 10 years and a number of false alarms and I was certainly very emotional while I waited for my results.

    When you are obviously so scared, every little twinge seems to be linked to the area being tested. Fortunately, most people find that there is no association with cancer, but they are more a product of your anxiety and will settle down after you get your results.

    Are you bringing someone with you to your consultation on Friday? It is always a good idea to do this if you can.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    i shall be thinking of you on Friday and, hoping for the best.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Good luck Kim & Lulu for today. Will be thinking of you x 

    Same to you for Friday Paula x 

    I can now see my lump by just looking at my breast and it has begun to be painful. No idea what that means :( 

  • I have good news, the lump is just thickening of the breast tissue! Huge relief. 

    However I am in the high risk group due to my family history and will be offered mammograms from 40. They also offered me a chemo resistant drug that I can take to lower my chances of developing breast cancer. 

    The side effects are crazy and as I haven't had children yet I need to make the decision as to whether I would like them as this drug can stop me having children. 

    Overall this is the best outcome I could have asked for. I'm so grateful to you all for your wise words and support. 

     

    Fingers crossed you all have a positive outcome. 

    Kim x

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    Hi Kim,

    This is absolutely fantastic news. Most anti cancer drugs carry nasty side-effects, but bear in mind that not everyone gets them.

    If this is likely to affect your fertility, can anything be done in advance to overcome this? Have a word with your consultant and sk for a referral if this seems possible.

    Keep in touch.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

     

  • Brilliant, such a relief for you x 

  • Hope your results have gone well Paula xx