Breast concern.

Hi 

I posted last month regarding some nipple discharge but due to having surgery for a different matter I didn't see the doctor straight away. Just a follow up. A couple of weeks ago I noticed in the mirror an indent,more of a line really that runs about 2 inches down the side of my left breast (armpit side) so today I called my gp and spoke to a senior nurse,she said she wasn't concerned about the discharge as I've had that for about 5 years and had a previous scan which was normal. She said it is a good sign that I have no pain,swelling,heat or lump BUT she did say she didn't like the sound that the line/indent was more noticeable when I lift my arm (you can see it without lifting but see it more when I do) so she has referred me to the breast clinic under the 2 week pathway. She said not to worry as could still be nothing but im so scared now, I have 4 children and I saw my sister battle breast cancer when she was 34 luckily she is fine now but im petrified. (I'm 40,non smoker and in fairly good health) I've had a breast scan about 5 years ago as had very tender achy breasts and was told due to my size 40dd I had normal lumpy breast tissue. Has anyone else had this where it turned out to be normal?

Thank you xx

  • Hello Sunbeam80,

    As I noticed no one replied to your post yet I wanted to stop by and check how you're getting on.

    I can appreciate why you're worried but I'm glad your medical team is investigating your symptoms.

    Hopefully, others who have gone through the same experience will be here shortly to chat with you but if not, please don't shy away from joining other conversations going on in the forum, our members are very friendly and I'm sure they will be happy to talk with you.

    Best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator