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W3sty1
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Hi all . A few weeks ago I noticed I had a sore right nipple. Not all the time but it persisted . I then noticed sometimes my nipple looked slightly inverted , and when showering it didnt feel the same as the other nipple. Then , a couple of weeks ago my husband tweaked my sore nipple and it hurt so much it brought me to tears. Obviously he didnt mean to hurt me and then insisted on me going to the doctors , which I did. My own GP said she couldn't really see any difference in my nipples but said she could feel a very slight difference in them and referred me for an appointment at our local hospital. I went there last Tuesday ( 3rd April ) . I was taken for a mammogram,  then a ultrasound, then a clinical examination,  ( doctor couldn't feel anything untoward on examination) further mammograms,  ultrasounds and biopsies.  On the ultrasound the doctor said the glands in my armpit appeared swollen/blocked which surprised me as I have no pain or lumps in that area whatsoever. She could also see something behind my nipple on the ultrasound. I can now feel a definite lump under my nipple , and am absolutely terrified. I get my results this coming Tuesday ( 14th ) ..

The waiting is torture.  Any help,  advice will be massively appreciated.  I keep on googling my symptoms which isnt helping as I'm convinced its cancer. I'm 42 years old , I'm not breastfeeding or anything like that. 

Sorry for the long winded post ♡ 

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    Hi,

    Im in the similar position. 

    I felt a lump/thickening to the side of my breast and after ultrasound, mammogram and biopsies, they believe it is a  small breast cancer or 3cm in my right breast. 
     

    My head is spinning. I have a husband and two young boys 6&10. Waiting ten day's for results of biopsies and what they are going to Tell me feels so long and I'm starting to feel more anxious. 
    Although I can't offer any help, I totally understand what a time this is waiting  

     

    sending positive thoughts x

    x

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    Hi , 

    I'm sorry that we appear to be going through this together. 

    Did your consultant at the hospital actually tell you there and then they believe it to be cancer ?

    My results will be back in 2 days , it's been the longest week of my life . I have a 24 year old son, and a 2 year old Grandson.  The thought if not seeing my baby grow up breaks my heart .

    Fingers crossed we both get some good news. 

    Xxx

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    Hi,

    I sorry too we both find one another in this position. 
     

    Yes, the lady who did the ultrasound said she thought it was, I'm glad as at least I half know what I'm going to. I just need to know how it can get tackled, if/when they confirm. 
     

    im upset thinking of my boys. A mother's worst fear but I'm trying to remain positive. It's very hard though. I'm 39. 
    I know operations are largely on hold too due to Covid. 
    they are trying to source private hospitals here to carry out operations but not confirmed yet and that concerns me but they said they're putting some women to drugs to try and shrink lumps while they wait. Xx

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    Lisa80 , 

    Thanks for your reply. It's such an anxious time, and yes , a mothers worst fear . I too am married , my husband has taken some time off work because I've been a bit of a mess . 

    The lady who did my ultrasound,  when she had finished I asked her if she or I should he worried , and she said she wasnt too concerned.  However,  it's the fact she concentrated so much on my underarm ( not speaking to me for about 15/20 minutes ) whilst doing the ultrasound and said there seemed to be some swelling to my glands , which completely surprised me . And since biopsies I have a definite lump to the left of my nipple , although , I'm unsure if this is because she stuck a needle in me and bruised the inside , as I have quite alot bruising to the outside of my breast. 

    You must be in absolute turmoil having two young boys , its utterly heartbreaking,  but I've been reading about the treatments etc , and it seems there are positive outcomes for many many cancer victims . 

    I keep my fingers crossed for you. Please keep in touch .

    Xxx

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    Its hard because once there's a worry, you become paranoid to every Ache and pain. 
    she took biopsies from under my arm because although there is no swelling, she said one node looked slightly thickened so checking as a precaution  

    This all happened very quickly Thursday. The days are ok but the nights are tough, especially as I put the boys to bed.
     

    I hope your turns our to be ok. You sound like you've had some reassurance. The biopsy to my breast is fine but the armpit one, more to the side of my breast just under the armpit is still sore today and I'm bruised in both places. I think too my armpit is slightly swollen where they were poking around so try not to read too much into that it's quite invasive I think. 
     

    ill definitely keep in touch. My hubby has been fantastic but still, we need all the female support we can gather

    i get my results on 21st April but I'm certain I'll be on here before then. 
    look after yourself xxx

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