Hi all, 

I'm having a bit of a flap and wonder if anyone could share experiences or reassurance. I have a 6 month old baby and have been pumping breastmilk for him since birth due to issues with latch caused by prematurity. I still pump 3 times a day and haven't had any problems with mastitis or painful breasts.

I have had some small lumps in breasts which have resolved with pumping so always assumed these were blocked ducts. However I noticed a persistent lump in my breast about two weeks ago which fluctuated in size depending on when I last pumped. I have been to the breast clinic today (so glad I could be seen considering COVID-19) and the Dr performed an ultrasound where he also found a smaller lump in my armpit area which I hadn't noticed and was too small to be felt in the exam. 

The larger lump looked very dark and homogenous in colour on the ultrasound. Very smooth edges, roughly the size and shape of a kumquat. I don't know how the smaller lump looked. Both were biopsied using the core biopsy method and I have a Consultant's appointment next week for the results.

As a new mum, I am absolutely bricking it. All the worst scenarios are running through my head and I had a good cry in the car on the way home. Just wondering if anyone can offer some perspective or experiences of anything similar? 

Thanks,

R