Hi Simba1997

I think you're right, it will be because of covid and they'll want to triage referrals to keep them and you save. I would imagine they will just ask about your symptoms and then judge whether you need to go into the breast clinic, remember not all referrals are for cancer and as you say there are other things it could be. Try not to worry too much x

Hi,

I’m 31. I went to the GP last Wednesday as I found a lump in my right breast. Terrified is beyond an understatement. 

I was given a course of antibiotics, which I’m half way through, however I don’t think they’ve done anything. I believe in fact the lump is bigger.

I have also noticed a dull ache from my right armpit and my right nipple is very slightly turned in when I lay down.

My family history is riddled to add to my fear. My paternal Aunty had breast cancer in her early 30s and my paternal grandmother passed away at 36 from breast cancer.

i received the letter from the nhs today with regards to the  breast clinic appt, which was on the choose and book service. Fortunately my dad has paid for me to have the scan done privately, which is tomorrow at 4.40. 

I just really needed to get this out to someone who doesn’t have an emotional tie to me. My fiancé is going out his mind bless him and I can’t stop crying nearly every time I look at my young children.

I completely get your worry Simba, I’m with you. This is definitely the scariest thing I’ve had to deal with. I’m sure we’ll both be fine. Hugs xxx

Hey Panda, 

definitely the scariest time. Can't get it off my mind. 
 

im so sorry you're going through this too. Yes I'm sure we will be. thats what I'm telling myself anyway! Yes there's plenty of support here, seems like a good place to talk Cos I have only told my fiancé so far, don't want to worry my family if it ends up being nothing. 

please let me know how it goes later today. Thinking of you. 
 

xxx

Thank you so much. Makes total sense they want to do it this way. Xxx

Hey

how did you get on?

i had my telephone consultation and the doctor just kept saying because of my age it's probably nothing but because there's been changes I can go in if I want to so I pushed to go in and waiting for an appointment again now soon. 
 

Hi Simba,

went to the private screening. Long story short I felt rushed and although the consultant initially confirmed a lump present and that I needed an ultrasound, the technician couldn’t find a lump, but then he was scanning the wrong area, which I kept telling him.

the consultant at the end of it stated that I was in the middle of a cycle and that the lumps have been caused by hormone changes. As soon as I’m off my period they’ll go down. I also argued that I’m on contraception which prevents this and I haven’t had a period in 6 months.

he said he was happy to see me again if i was still not happy in 4-6 weeks time.

as I was already referred to nhs, I’ve contacted them for an appointment and I’m going to request a mammogram just to put my mind at rest.

since the appointment I’ve found a further small lump under my right breast and one in my left.

this makes me think the chances of cancer are significantly reduced due to the speed it’s growing, however I’m not convinced it’s hormone related either.

nhs appointment is on 25th June.

how r you getting on? 

Hugs xx

Hi Panda, 

good idea for going back to the NHS, sorry you felt rushed in private - how rubbish! Hopefully they get down to the bottom of it! 

had the call today seemed a bit pointless as now I have to wait for another letter for my appointment to see her in person but at least I spoke to her. She was saying about hormones etc and how it's unlikely to be anything because of my age (I'm 23) that it could be stress etc. Totally get why she's saying that - and agree it COULD be those things but It kinda just doesn't make sense, my boobs (both but particutwly my right is very different to my left) have changed a lot during lockdown. I noticed it - and my fiancé has noticed it and then my mom commented about it today too (as in my mom commented on how much bigger they've become (they're very swollen) and my fiancé commented on everything else. They've both also commented on my weight loss recently (I didn't think too much of this as I'm a nurse and have been nursing Covid ITU patients so just put weight loss down to being busy on shift even though I eat lots). I've told her all my symptoms anyway and she let me come in so I can see her in person. Hopefully she does all the necessary tests and stuff as this definitely isn't right and doesn't go alongside my period, I'm not pregnant and not breastfeeding so can't see how hormones would affect my breasts so much so quickly really! I just hope the appointment comes soon (she said it would be quick) 

xxx