Hey Everyone, 

I've been following a few posts on here and thought I'd share my experience. 

7 years ago when i was 22 I found a lump in my right breast and had an ultrasound - the lady said it looked like a cyst and she could see a couple of others. I didnt think much of it and didnt receive any results or follow up after this...so just carried on and put it out my mind. 

Fast forward to now... age 30, I have developed what feels like a big lump  almost double in size compared to the one years ago in my right breast. I kept thinking..its just a cyst again and so ignored it for a while(probably for about 9 months). Then I noticed it appeared bigger/growing but this could be due to weight loss and it being more noticeable. 

I have a family history of breast cancer, a family member was diagnosed at 40 and died not long after - she also started with cysts and it took ages before she was diagnosed. So with that in mind... I went along to my GP just to get it checked. She referred me quite quickly to the breast clinic. 

I went to the breast clinic this week. Not a pleasant experience at all - due to the Doctor and nurse seeming so unfriendly (especially with their masks on). 

Firstly - the Doctor said have I always been 1 cup bigger on the right side..... which I said no- I've never noticed. I thought this was a normal for most women though. But the way he said it seemed so unnecessary.

He said he was pretty sure it's a fibroadenoma and not to worry. I then went for the ultrasound with a different Doctor she was quite rude and unfriendly too. When I said if it's a cyst can anything be done to drain it etc..  she almost snapped at me and said "well it's not a cyst" 

Then all of a sudden she said " are you ok with local anaesthetic" I was thinking she meant for the next appointment.... next thing I know she had a big needle ready to do the biopsy-  didnt feel prepared at all for it and dont like how she handled it ( I was so upset afterwards).

I then went back to see consultant... I asked him if it is benign or a fibroadenoma what can be done as its affecting my confidence and relationships it being there. He basically said " absolutely not- I would not do surgery if benign and that would be purely cosmetic" This made me feel so sad ! 

I think the chance that I have cancer is extremely low - as he kept telling me due to my age...but still it's a lot to go through and then find out there is nothing they can do...and just go off and live with it!

I get biopsy results on Weds 29th July. They wanted me to come into clinic but I rang them and requested to have results over the phone...initially the secretary was persistent and said I have to come in but I told her I didnt have a nice experience and would rather have a phonecall! So in the end she said it was ok. 

Will keep you all posted when I get my results and what the follow up will be.