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 Heswall is not far from me at all. 
     

    im feeling ok too, a lot less tired than last week even I just feel like I'm probably gonna be ready for bed soon but not overly bad. We've just sat in the garden as it was far too hot.. now I'm sitting in bed with a lolly Ice and a frozen hot water bottle ha ha. 
     

    maybe that's my problem cos I'm still eating rubbish and having the occasional Gin:devil: not much but the odd one as long as I know I won't be needing  any pain killers when my back was bad. 
     

    xx

     

  • Oh I love gin,pink is my favourite mmm.

    ok so I have just sent Damien my Fiancé out to the shop to get some lollies too lol.

     

    just relaxing watching TV I actually don't feel to bad just tired. 
     

    I have been told the EC side affects are on another level thou ‍♀️So they must be breaking us in lightly hahaha

     

    xxx

  • The nurse said that to me today too .. she said don't worry we give you stronger anti-sickness tablets and she was saying my hair might just thin with the treatment now but when she seen I was having the EC next she said "oh you will definitely lose it with that" .. talk about kick a girl when she's down lol. I asked about the eyebrows too she aid absolutely not :( but the she did say it's not certain that eyebrows will go so fingers crossed.. they seem to be clinging on at the moment when everthing else seems to starting to jump ship so Here's hoping for that! 
     

    Oh you will love the ice lollies honestly I eat a couple a day .. definitely add them to your shopping list. Have you been rinsing your mouth with salt water too? I did at the beginning but then kept forgetting but I have got a little sore (it's not bad) but there and they said to me today to make

    sure I'm rinsing. 
     

    oh I like pink gin too. My sister got me this bathtub gin which I am really enjoying too 

     

    xx

  • Good morning

     

    How are you feeling today?

     

    I had a good day yesterday, just tired with no bone pain.

    Still feel like I'm waiting for some horrid side effect to start!

     

    So warm yesterday, had 2 fans blowing on me at one point ha. Lollies came in handy thou.

     

    xx

     

  • Hi, 

     

    sorry about the late reply I didn't get a notification Ford your message. 
     

    im with you I feel very strange that apart from the first week my side effects have been very minimal.. in fact if it wasn't for the fact that the house is covered in hair I'd be wondering if this PICC line is actually connected right lol 

     

    I braved going out with one of my head dresses on today! (I've still got hair but I just tucked it in the back as I thought just do it and get comfortable with it... it actually felt ok and I forgot about it after about 10 minutes. We went out for breakfast and then to the wig shop.. got my wig too I love it! :grin: 

     

    another beautiful day today.. I'm trying to spend as much time in it as I can but I don't last long I get all hot and bothered lol 

     

    xx

     

     

  • Yes what a beautiful day it's been. I've not had a great day today, I have noticed hair everywhere now and I've had a headache since yesterday. Also felt emotional and had a little cry this morning. That's great you have worn yourself scarf, I've got beanie hats so what kind of scarf have you got size wise and how did you wear it?

    im just enjoying a weak gin and tonic while I wait for Damien to cook my dinner lol (I have him trained well) lol.

    Did you go for a long wig? Where did you go for it? 
     

    xx

  • Aah I'm sorry to hear you've had a rubbish day. I was emotional yesterday when I washed mine and lots more than usual come out but today I felt a little better... and I've just let my husband give me a crop lol ... it's actually doesn't look too bad but it's a proper boys cut .. totally different lengths at the back though lol and to be fair I don't think it's gonna be much longer until the lot is gone. Weirdly I feel

    relieved that there isn't hair all over me now. Funnily enough though I did poor myself a little gin after my

    hair cut!! Lol 

     

    I went for a straight above shoulder length style. It's from a shop called top knots in West Kirby. The headwear I've got are like a stretchy  material, they just go straight on more like a hat than a scarf really  .. I got 6 that are different patterns and colours.. it's a pity there isn't a picture option on here I could of shown you them lol. 
     

    you do have him well trained! You defitely

    deserbe it aswell after not feeling great 

     

    xx

     

     

  • Hey

     

    I didn't trust him to do my hair lol, mine is now just below my ears. I'm going to shave mine as soon as my head gets painful anyway.
    Glad your day is better today. We are bound to have good and bad days aren't we?. 
    Where did you get your headdress from? I'm just googling now and so many sites. 
    Does your head feel sore at all?

    My Mum lives in Spain, she feels so lost there and so wants to be here to support me. I talk to her everyday to tell her how I'm feeling which is lovely.

     

    How are you sleeping? I seem to be awake most of the night tossing and turning.


    Do we have a way of messaging private between us on here? Would be great to message you another way.

     

    xx

     

  • Aah I bet that is hard for her being far away. It' sounds like your getting looked after well though  

     

    I think we will definitely have good and bad days but hopefully the good will outweigh the bad :) 

     

    My head tingles and I get the odd headache.. I can definitely tell that something is going on up there. I think it's the follicles being messed with isn't it?  The bottoms of My feet are burning a bit tonight too. 
     

    I find it ok going to sleep but once I wake up It's difficult to get back off, although that seems to be a bit better. I take Chlorphenamine as I'm quite sensitive to things so if I feel like I'm not going to sleep well I take one And it knocks me out lol. 
     

    I got my head dresses off amazon. I found them on Etsy but then I checked amazon and got 6 on there for the same

    price as 1 on Etsy lol their called African pattern headwraps.

     

    Ive sent you a friends request on here, might be easier to chat Or I'm on Facebook and Wattsapp etc whichever is easiest for you 

     

    xx 

  • Hey

     

    Just sent you a private message xx