Day one - found lump, referred to breast clinic

This morning has been a roller coaster. Couple of days ago I found a lump.... was it real  ? Maybe not...maybe it wont be there tomorrow ( monday) crack on..keep your mind occupied..dont think about it. Monday...still there.... and now looking in the mirror theres a crease in the skin...ish... This isnt going to go away is it...  Tuesday...... right Stop being a coward..it might not be the big C.... but do you honestly think a) it's going to go away on it's own? b) you can carry on knowing it's there? ...

Wednesday: 9am emailed the surgery on their askmygp app.

Typed in " I've found a lump in my breast " ..cue tears...

Couple of hours pass while I try and concentrate on nothing much.

Call from clinician at the surgery..lots of questions about where it is, how big it is, does it move, is it attached, any redness, any discharge. 

Referred to breast clinic. Usually two weeks but because of COVID...they are a bit behind ..could be 3 weeks.... . Be prepared they will probably do an ultra sound scan and a biopsy there and then. 

Im not concerned about what they do ...liar... but the

.sooner the better. I just need to know what this is!! And hope it isnt what I think it is. No family history of BC..... everything crossed.

  • All done. Its a cyst! Went for mammagram, ultrasound, drained it and took 3 samples of the edging, not usual apparently. Consultant confident it's a cyst and ringing with results end of the week he said he's just being overly cautious. Such a relief!

    #allinthistogether xxx

  • Crack open a bottle lovely x x x x

  • I would but I've got work in the morning, if I'm up to it. Will definitely the weekend though xxx

  • Hello, 

     

    Hope no one minds me jumping on the thread x

    I've been following a couple for a while and this seems most relevant to me x

     

     I found a lump in my left breast and have my urgent breast clinic appointment on Thursday and tbh I'm bricking it.... Only Dr and very close family know..

     

    My gp is fab but spent so long telling me how many treatments are available nowadays for breast cancer she has totally psyched me out!

    My hubby is amazing but I haven't told him about the lumps under my arm or the burning sensations in my boob either - he worries so much already I'm trying to keep it calm and low key til I see Dr's on Thursday.. Any advise?? 

  • Hi girls. i have been keeping an eye on this thread. im.sprry for some of your diagnosis and im glad that others have had good news.

    im so annoyed today.  im sorry. my story is a long one!!

    i am 32.  i found a lump in my left breast in january. by end of february i noticed a very light indentation under my breast. went  and saw a nurse in march. she felt the lump. saw the dimple. then checked my right breast and found a lump in that one as well which i hadnt felt. referal made to breast clinic. week later lockdown. week later i had a phone call from breast clinic. they weren't worried about the lumps. told me i would get an appointment 'when all this was over' and give me a number to ring if there were any changes. By end of april i could feel the lump in my right breast. i phoned the number end of june and told them i could now feel that lump and was also pretty sure the lump in my left breast has grown.... someone will ring you back.... noone rang. phoned several times in july but no answer.  end of july i rang again. another dimple has shown up in left breast and i think i can feel a 2nd lump in the right.... someone will get back to me..noone gotback to me... august another lump in the left breast... so now i have 2 lumps in the left with 2 dimples.... 2 lumps in the right..... phoned several times in august and september but no answer. managed to get through to someone else beginning of october to be told the original person who had been dealing with me had now left and thats why i couldnt get through to her. new number to ring. left voicemail 3 weeks ago. someone phoned me back 2 weeks ago. she sent an email to consultant. consultant will ring me the next day.... no call. today i managed to get hold of them again to be told that unfortunately due to everything happening they cant tell me when i will finally be seen...... i was referred 7 months ago. i am absolutely livid. i have looked into private but it will cost me £430 just for an ultrasound and to see a consultant. thats without any biopsies that need doing. i am so annoyed its unreal. and i just dont know what to do anymore

  • Hello Bethan98

    I just read your post and wanted to suggest that you get in touch with the hospital PALS department and also speak to your GP as well tomorrow to inform them of what's been happening. 

    Whilst the large majority of women who attend breast clinic aren't diganosed with breast cancer it is important that this lump(s) are checked. 

    I do hope that you get some clear information soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Hi buzymamma, 

    I'm sorry you've found yourself here. You must be terrified but you need to try and stay calm. You're doing everything you need to do, in terms of treatment. When you've seen the consultant you'll have a better idea of what your facing. 

    I didn't tell my kids about my findings as I didn't want to worry them unnecessarily, however, my son found out by overhearing me on the phone to my boss. Its really your decision what and how much you tell your husband, he'll no doubt be with you when you go. We're here if you want to vent xxx

  • Hi bethan98

    I am so sorry your experiencing this terrible delay! I would definitely go see your doctor as soon as possible. I would also definitely get in touch with that department jen suggested.

    Hope you get on the right track very soon. Keep us updated hun 

    #allinittogether xxx

  • Thankyou for replying Jenn and Tracie. 

     

    i may try to ring pals tomorrow and just ask what i should do. im in Wales so im not sure if its different to England.

     

    I know its probably going to be nothing... but i just keep thinking.... what if it is something.... and its been left for 7 months to do as it wants.

     

    I have a 3yr old and 5 yr old. both with additional needs. and theres no way my partner could deal with them if he was on his own to bring them up. so i need to nip this in the bud and get it sorted really

  • Hi Bethan98

    PALS is also a service in Wales so you should be able to speak to someone covering your local trust. Give them a call and ask for some advice; it's their role to help in these sort of situations. 

    Hopefully between PALS and your GP you'll get some firm answers sorted soon. 

    Let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator