Breast Lump

Hello not sure where to start so I'll jump right in, sorry if this is the wrong place to post wasn't sure where to categorise it. I'm 23 and have been having issues for a long time (a badly long time) such as nipple discharge in one breast but put it down to period cos it only happened when I was on that. But a while ago I found what I feel like was a hard painless but smooth lump which feels like it's on my rib right by my cleavage, now I have health anxiety so I tend to think everything feels like a lump, but this one felt real, then over lockdown I've noticed my breast looked so much smaller (it's always been smaller but not noticeably) but I've been (deliberately) losing weight so thought that. Anyway yesterday I broke down and told my mum and she made me make an appointment, I was seen the same day. The doctor I saw seemed very unconcerned due to my age and lack of breast cancer history in my family, but she did the examination and felt the lump I mentioned but also another one which I didn't realise on the complete other side of my breast, so now I'm worrying about that. She referred me to breast clinic but kept saying that she didn't think it was cancer or anything bad but don't really believe her as what can she tell from just an exam? Anyway I just am so so convinced I'm going to be diagnosed with it and am going to die young. Also after she mentioned the other lump I now remember that I felt sort of bruised pain in that area for a while but didn't realise till after appointment so now thinking I should have mentioned, can't stop prodding myself and worrying and googling and thinking how I've wasted my short time on earth. 

Also very anxious about the breast clinic as I don't want to do it on my own and I know I probably will have too because of COVID. Has anyone else been during this time?  
Will they scan my whole breast? I'm worried about this second lump now, I still can't feel it but feels like a thickening, kind of ropey with lots of lumps? What if they don't check that? 
also know that my doctor has marked me as health anxiety on my notes so they will see that and might not take me seriously? 
doubt anyone will read all of this but I needed to get it out my system.

 

*Edited as got results*

Hiys so turn sout my lump i found was a fibroadenoma, and I have another one in my breast too, and the ropey thickening was a biiiiiiig cluster of cysts, which I also have two of. So I was overreacting but thought I did share my results so if anyone has similar symptoms this could give them hope Doctors aren’t doing anything about their findings just told me to be more vigilant and come back if I notice anything new. Xxxx

  • Aah yeah I'm thinking I will mainly wear mine for special occasions.

     

    yeah I'm having the Paclitaxel weekly for 12 weeks with Carboplaitin added in every 3 weeks for 4 treatments then after I'm having EC every 2 weeks for 8 weeks.

     

    ooh what's nanoblading? I'll have to have a look at that! I dyed my eyebrows yesterday.. but not sure how long I'll have them for ... oh the joys hey! Yeah the cold cap would of been good I think but I've heard it can be quite painful so maybe we're better off without it :) 
     

    ive just been to have my PICC cleaned and changed. I get that done every Monday when they take bloods  

     

    im going out for a meal tonight with my husband  and a few of my family .. might Aswell make the most of the 50% off and I'm thinking get out before the 2 day knock out lol 

     

    xx 
     

     

  • Great minds think alike.... I'm going out for dinner with my Fiancé and some friends too tonight. I was thinking the same  let's go out while we feel ok and have hair!! Ha x

     

    Nano blading is a form of tattoo but not as avasive. It means when my eyebrow hair falls out I will have something on my face that looks like eyebrows. 
     

    ive not heard of that other drug you are having every third week!

     

    I was PR receptor positive. Her2 negative.

     

    xx

  • Ha ha that's exactly what I was thinking .. while I've still got hair and it's definitely nice to get out 

     

    I'll have a look at the nanoblading it sounds good 

     

    mine was triple negative so not receptive to any hormones at all. I've had a blood test to check if I have this certain gene cos of the triple negative and my age so once i get the results of that I will know if I will be having single or double mastectomy as if I have this faulty gene it means you are more susceptible to cerain cancers

     

    xx

  • If you like the sound of the nano blading ask your Oncologist if it's ok for you to have it done now you've started treatment as I had it done before xx

     

    Oh hun what a worry, I hope you don't have the gene. Do you have children? I have 2 Daughters 22 and 20. Because of my age they think if I'd of had the gene to pass on I would of possibly had breast cancer in early life.

     

    What size is your lump? Mine is approx 4 cm.

     

    I've been signed of work for a month too. I wasn't sure how I was going to be. What about you?

     

    xxx

  • Aah yeah I'll look into it and find out if I can have it :) 

     

    We don't have any children, I had some fertility treatment before starting treatment though and managed to get a little embryo frozen so praying that when all this is over we get our  little miracle. I'm 41 but we've been trying for a while we had  a little boy 5 years ago (it was his birthday yesterday) but he passed away when he was 5 days so been trying for his little brother or sister since but although we've had lots of pregnancy's they didn't work out... but now we have that embryo that we know has got to 5 days which is a big milestone in embryo world :) that's our positive in the journey.

     

    I actually have 2 lumps ( I always have to be different) lol ..one was 13mm and one 10mm so not big but they call it multiofocal apparently .. they said the tissue in between looks normal but as there are 2 it's compromised so that's why they opt for treatment 1st 

     

    aah how are you daughters coping with it all .. there's no two ways about it everyone is thrown into a completely Different world aren't they? 
     

    xx 

  • Oh my goodness what a terribly tough and sad time you have had, my heart goes out to you. I really pray after all of this you get your little miracle, you so deserve that. keep positive as I'm sure you are. Miracles do happen. My oldest daughter was artificial insemination due to my ex husband having cancer and freezing his sperm. It had been frozen for 11 years and it made her!!! 
     

    My girls are ok but tbh I don't think it's really going to hit them until I look poorly. Fortunately they have each other for support and they are best of friends too.
     

    I'm living in Southport with my fiancé atm while I have treatment and recover, I live in Cheshire. My girls are there but they come and visit me every week which is lovely. I found the lump while I was in Southport so I decided the best person to look after me would be my Fiancé. 

    xxx

     

  • thank you.. defintely praying for that miracle after all this... that bus such a lovely story too your daughter being made in that way :) 

     

    aah you never know you may not look ill from all this..all the people I've seen on the unit having treatment always look like they are rocking it to me so I'm praying to do the same. Although I'm not sure what I'm not sure how I'm gonna feel about the hair loss.. I washed mine tonight and there's was defintely a bit of a substantial amount coming out.. I said to my husband though I have to keep in mind that I'm not losing my hair because I've got cancer.... It's the thing that's making me better that is causing it so I have to take it on the chin. 
     

    That's so nice that your daughters are best friends and can look out for each other too... and for you :) 

     

    im not far from you.. I live on the Wirral 

     

    Hope your meal was nice.. we've not long got home and I am absolutely stuffed lol lovely though 

     

    xx 

     

  • Hello Hun

     

    how are you feeling today?

     

    ive just got out of bed, needed a sleep after treatment number 2. 
     

    I'm on a mixed unit so not just breast women. I sat next to an 80yr old Gentleman  called Eric lovely man but I wouldn't say he was rocking the look! Hahaha


    it was lovely to go out last night and have some normality with friends, we had a laugh.

     

     

    xxx

  • Hey

     

    ha ha mine is mixed too ..it's nice to see a mixture of people isn't it. Although the Chlorphenamine makes me really drowsey so once that's gone through I have to close my eyes lol.

     

    I feel ok .. I had a little nap when I come home on the sofa but had to move upstairs as it was far too hot. Just been chilling watching tv for the rest of the afternoon. Still feel a little tired but not bad. 
     

    Aah yeah I had a nice night last night too, as you say nice to get out and not think about anything but food and laughs :) 

     

    I had put 2lb on this morning when they weighed me.. that's the second week running .. I just cannot stop eating lol I'm determined this week immgonna try and not eat snack so much on rubbish and get on my exercise bike! 
     

    Hiw are feeling after your sleep, are you ok? 
     

    xx
     

     

  • My weight has stayed the same this week thankfully, I can't afford to put any weight on haha. My eating hasn't changed really apart from my Fiancé and I  would always drink lots of gin and tonic and eat rubbish for the entire weekend when I'm with him!! Haha obviously we can't do that now.

     

    Yes it is nice for a mixed unit but tbh I don't speak to anyone I tend to recline my chair and nod off too ‍♀️
     

    im not feeling to bad at the moment, after my few hours sleep in bed when I got back. Just had a very quick dog walk around the park too. 
     

    I have a friend that's lives in the Heswell.

     

    Hope you are getting looked after and relaxing.

     

    xxx