Waiting for my lumpectomy

Hi

I'm new to the forum but have been reading so many posts for over a year, which has helped calmed me so much. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice. I'm 28 years old and found a lump in my right breast last January, after seeing my GP she reassured me it was because I was in the pill so I didn't think anything of it. Fast forward to October I found another lump in the same breast, I thought it might of been due to being my time of the month so I left it till the beginning of December when I realised it was still there so I went back to the GP, who didn't think it was anything but sent me to the breast clinic anyway just to make sure.

 

It took 4 weeks to get an appointment which was in January of this year, and the DR I saw there was quite rude and basically said it was all in my head and she couldn't feel anything but would send me for a scan to 'ease my mind'. The scan date was another 4 weeks wait to then find out actually it was a lump and measured 2.7cmx1.7cm. They wanted to do a biopsy but I completely freaked out, due to having really bad anxiety.  Thankfully the lady was so incredibly lovely to me and said she needed to show the consultant as they might want to remove it regardless due to the size. A week later I met with the consultant and decided to have it removed and then tested, so I didn't have the biopsy as it was being removed anyway. Surgery was for the end of March but got cancelled due to COVID. 
 

I didn't see anyone till mid August where I met with my consultant again who had a feel and sent me straight for another scan. The lump has now grown to 3.5x3.4x2.2!! I'm currently in isolation as my surgery is on the 16th. And I canet hell but freak out. They said to me it looks like a fibroadenoma but there's a lot of cellular activity going on which is concerning. They also scanned my armpit but thankfully it was clear. Has anyone else had a lump grow rapidly?? 
sorry for the long post!!! And thank you for taking time to read and hopefully respond xx

  • Hi there.  I have had three non cancerous lumps removed - they like yours seem to grow so quickly and then just appear.  Mine were removed because they were not 100% sure with the needle test - the lump being so hard it moved everytime they tried to jab it!! This was 25 years ago so no doubt these things have changed over the years.  Once they were out and tested I felt so relieved.  Roll forward 23 years and I was diagnosed with an early but fast growing cancer.  I have been well looked after all the way.  The body is an amazing thing.  Meanwhile do not worry - Do NOT browse the internet for case studies and symptoms as this will only make you more stressed.  You are in safe hands.

  • Hi Caz, thank you so much. I've tried not googling and just reading posts on here, which has helped loads. I'm really sorry to hear about your bc a couple of years ago, how are you now? Also trying not to freak out but sometimes it gets the best of me and I start thinking what if. But at least by next week it will be out and I can finally relax when I get the results xx

  • I am fine - I was always small breasted and on one side I now only have half a breast but you learn to live with it and to count your blessings as there will always be someone worse off than you.  It was an amazing journey and in the waiting rooms and during radiotheraphy we met some amazing people - who despite any problems always had a smile and a chat.  You learn a lot - we did small things like taking boxes of sweets to the Children Wing and Tea and Biscuits to the Adult Wing on our visits which were always gratefully received.  I was treated at a Hospital in Leeds where when they finish their treatment they get the chance to ring a bell - it was so emotional that my husband and I cried on several ocassions. Even now when I am waiting for checkups and results I get anxious it is our nature.  Find a good book - grab some magazines - write letters (everyone loves to get a letter) - tidy our your wardrobe - do something to occupy your mind-  next week will be here soon.  Most importantly if you have a partner share how yu are feeling so that they stand a chance of understanding what you are going through.  At the time of my diagnosis all I could think about was who would look after my rabbits FUNNY EH!