Hi

Just read your post and sending you love.  I was diagnosed 4 years ago stage 3 and I'm 73 years old.

It's easier to say than do but try to be confident.  The way you describe your lump as becoming bigger and sore quickly, sounds a lot like an inflamed cyst which would account for the rapid growth and the pain.

Sadly worrying ourselves silly doesn't help and an old soul like myself says, tears give you wrinkles but a pretty 24 year old smile can light up a room as I'm sure yours does.

My granddaughter had similar at around your age and it turned out to be what's called a Breast Mouse.  She was worried because of family history but she was fine.

Take care and try to stay positive

Best wishes

Kathy

Bless you.... Hope your OK.. I'm going on Tues to breast clinic I can't function properly.. Can't eat just hope. I'm 38 married with 2 kids... Talk to your doctor again see if they can settle you xx

Hi Nicnoo,

I hope that all turns out well for you on Tuesday. It is not at all unusual for your emotions to be all over the place throughout this anxious wait.

Please keep in touch ad let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kindest regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Paigey,

Welcome to the forum. I am so sorry to hear about your concerns, but glad to hear that you have taken the right moves to get your lumps checked out. You should be seen within 2 weeks, but this can take a little longer in some areas due to the impact of the current pandemic and the Festive holidays. I do hope that your appointment comes through soon.

There are a number of different reasons for breast lumps and, at your age, I hope that there is nothing sinister present.

This is always a worrying time. Try to keep busy to help the waiting time pass and steer clear of the internet, until you know what you're dealing with. 

I have just read Kathy's reassuring post and hope that she is right about these just being cysts. Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

I have everything crossed for good news.

Kindest regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Kathy 

Thank you for your reply and kind words, you have given me some peace of mind so I really appreciate that - I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis but very pleased your granddaughters turned out to be nothing serious. 

Fingers crossed the appointment comes through soon. Wishing you a happy new year x 

Hi Nicnoo I'm so sorry to hear that your feeling this way, it's really not nice at all I can only imagine having your lovely family to think off too. I have my fingers crossed ever so tight for you for Tuesday I hope it goes well please post if you feel up to sharing xxx i will defo get into docs if I don't hear anything in next few days thank you x 

Thank you for your lovely response Jolamine, I hope it comes through quickly soon and also that Kathy is right about the breast cysts - I will definitely try to keep busy and off the internet (this is my main problem) but I am ever so glad I have came across this forum as feel like it's all I can think/talk about right now. I will post an update once I know more thank you so much for the support xxx 

I'm in Scotland and I was referred 6 weeks ago. My app is in two weeks time.  8 weeks which makes me so anxious. I'm in my late 40s , maternal grandmother had breast cancer. I am also in constant pain I'm dreading going back to work on wed . No lumps but i have swelling under my armpit , on my collar bone , shoulder and my arm has swollen and my nipple is extremely cut etc. 
It's horrible waiting to be seen I can't function properly and I keep breaking down  , good luck xx

Hi Missrose,

I'm so sorry to hear your in pain too, and you've waited so long for your appointment I can only imagine the torment! I'm so glad you have yours now though, please do pop on if you get a chance and let us know how you get on?? 
Perhaps maybe your GP can give you something in the meantime for the pain or some advice as it's sounds like your in such discomfort. It really is such a horrible limbo, we can only hope xxx 

Sending love and positivity your way x 

Hi Nicnoo, 

I hope all goes well tomorrow for you please let me know if you get on will be thinking of you - I have 11th of Jan I feel sick to my stomach to be honest wishing you all the best x