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lauren2000
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hi everyone,

 

for a while now i have noticed a dimple on my left breast just under the nipple. i ignored it at first, hoping that it would go away, but it hasn't. i also occasionlly get pains in this breast, but i've always ignored that too and assumed its due to period pains. i've only just turned 20 years old, but with a family history of breast cancer and abnormally large breasts (G cup) i'm very worried that something is wrong. i'm just about to enter my last year of university and i'm currently living away from home so this really isn't ideal that i'm going through this now. after speaking with my boyfriend and mum i've agreed that i need to get it checked, so now i'm waiting until the week starts so i can phone my local GP and ask for a phone consultation.

with the coronavirus still having a strong impact, i was wondering how examinations and appointments go - do you get booked in for a mammogram just by having a phone consultation and explaining your symptoms, or will i need to have an in-person appointment too?

as a sidenote, i have always always always hated my breasts. developing big breasts at a young age was awful, and made even worse due to the fact that i'm only 5 foot tall! i've wanted a breast reduction since i was 13, which sounds dramatic but is true. if it did turn out that i do have breast cancer and need a mastectomy, how likely would it be that the surgeons would willingly allow me to get a double mastectomy without reconstruction? I've heard that some surgeons are reluctant to do this if no problems are detected in the other breast seeing as it is technically removing a healthy body part, but i hate my body so much i truly believe that it would make me so much happier rather than having a single mastectomy and reconstruction. would it even be possible to reconstruct a breast to match a G cup?! has anyone else gone through something similar?

i'd really appreciate any advice from anyone who is also going through something similar during this crazy virus, i'm so scared and really don't know what to do. i really don't want to have to drop out of uni if there is something seriously wrong, especially as i've already signed onto a rented house and will lose out on a lot of money

thank you all so much for reading and i hope everyone is doing well Xxx

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    Hi Lauren, 

    Sorry to hear what you are going through. I've just turned 19 and am pretty much in the same boat. Im not too sure exactly how COVID is effecting everything but I will share my experience as it might be similar. Last month I noticed a dimple in my breast, aswell as a red patch and nipple change. As soon as I saw this I freaked out and called the doctors to make an appointment. I had a phone consultation and was asked me to come in so she could examine my symptoms in person (the appointment was only two hours after the consultation). At the appointment she said at this age it would be extremely rare for it to be anything sinister but I was referred to the breast clinic anyway due to the symptoms. Two weeks passed and I had heard nothing from the clinic, so I called to find out what was going on, as I was getting extremely anxious about the situation . I then found out that I wasn't likely to be seen for a few more weeks as it was non-urgent (likely to be because I am only 19 and limited appointments). I honestly couldn't have waited anymore time to be seen so I made a private appointment for the same week. My appointment was last Thursday. Before I went in I was expecting to have a mammogram, biopsy etc but this was not the case. Once he examined the breast, he said that no more tests would be needed as it would be very rare for it to be cancer at my age. I left feeling quite upset as I felt he had dismissed my symptoms only because I am 19. I think I am going to have to get a second opinion as I have convinced myself something is wrong. In regards to your situation I honestly wouldn't worry too much as there is a 99% chance it won't be anything bad. At the clinic I was told being young means that breasts are extremely dense and they undergo a lot of changes which can mimic cancer symptoms. I know exactly how you are feeling though and it's hard to think about anything else. Sorry I haven't been too helpful but I Hope everything turns out to be okay, and keep me updated about your situation. Tegan Xx

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    Hi Tegan,

    I'm so so sorry that they kind of dismissed it without a proper check with scans etc. Did you get your second opinion in the end? Have you found anything else out? I had my physical examination yesterday with a GP 2 weeks after my phone consultation (which was my choice because i couldn't get home from uni) with a really young woman who was so nice. she examined me and said that although she doesn't think it's anything to worry about, she's referred me to the breast clinic. i had the call booking the appointment today which sadly falls on my brother's birthday, but i was told to expect to be there for a few hours. They didn't say what kind of tests i'll be doing though, so i'm assuming its more than just another physical examination. I really hope everything is okay with you, please keep me updated !! Lauren xx

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    Hi Tegan,

    I'm so so sorry that they kind of dismissed it without a proper check with scans etc. Did you get your second opinion in the end? Have you found anything else out? I had my physical examination yesterday with a GP 2 weeks after my phone consultation (which was my choice because i couldn't get home from uni) with a really young woman who was so nice. she examined me and said that although she doesn't think it's anything to worry about, she's referred me to the breast clinic. i had the call booking the appointment today which sadly falls on my brother's birthday, but i was told to expect to be there for a few hours. They didn't say what kind of tests i'll be doing though, so i'm assuming its more than just another physical examination. I really hope everything is okay with you, please keep me updated !! Lauren xx

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    Hi Lauren,

    Thanks so much! I am now waiting on for an appointment with my GP again to explain why I want a second opinion. I am hoping to be referred to the clinic again and maybe have a biopsy or ultrasound etc. It's hard to be taken seriously when the doctors think there is nothing wrong at all! That's such a shame about your appointment date, however hopefully it will mean your mind is put at rest sooner.  Good luck with your appointment anyway! And let me know how everything goes, always here if you need to chat! Tegan Xx

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