Hi

Cant really help much. Im in a similar position to you, went to Gp with a lump got refered to hospital with little information about what they would do. Had my appointment very quickly on 29th December my daughters birthday ️ Did mamogram, then scan which said there was something they couldnt identify so would need a biopsy. Had biopsy and waiting for results. I go back on 12th January. Trying not to worry and Google but easier said than done. Wish i didnt have to wait so long im just trying to keep busy ️ 

hi, just finished 2 years of treatment for my cancer and just descovered a lump the same as you,on my breast under nipple. waiting on appointment. im a guy by the way. waiting is the worst. keep thinking positive people

The waiting is so hard, and I know the nearer it gets the more nervous I will get. I don't even have a date yet. I really hope it isn't anything sinister for you x

Hi ironhead, really sorry to hear you have found another lump and that you are only just finished with treatment. That is hard. My father in law had breast cancer about 6 years ago. Treatment was pretty brutal and it has affected his mobility and issues with lymph nodes and swelling for life, but he's here and he's been cancer free for 5 years . Really hope things turn out well for you, hope the wait goes quickly x

Hi Lucy, 

I was in your position 2 years ago this week, so I know how you are feeling. It's awful not to have someone with you, and I wasn't able to have anyone for my latest set of check ups, so I do have some advice for you.

They will probably let the Specialist nurse come in to the Consultants room with you, this is a great help, because if the news isn't good, then you don't really take everything else that they say in properly, so the nurse becomes your port of call for all questions afterwards and going forward.

If they don't offer you a nurse, then ask at the start, if you can have someone listening on the phone. Make sure it's a sensible friend or relative so they can ask the questions you can't think of.

If you don't want to do that, then make sure you have a notebook and do some research into things you might want to know, i.e. What grade is it? Is it operable? Will it need to be shrunk before removal etc.

I hope you don't need any of this advice, and the results are clear. 

Best wishes to you.

Thanks very much for your reply, all really good advice. You would think I was well versed at this after my husband but I've been able to go to most of his appointments. Thanks very much, hope I won't need to use it x

Hi Lucy,

Just wanted to ask, did you ever get an explanation about the dull ache in the side of your body, or find out whether it was the cancer causing it? I've been diagnosed for a week now (grade 3, triple negative, waiting for my CT full body scan as some lymph nodes were a bit swollen), and I have the same symptoms as you, keep getting an ache/sharp shooting pains just where the lump is. I've read how a lot of women get these aches and pains when they first get diagnosed, but this feels so real, so I'm not sure if it is in my head or not! I'm also convinced the lump is getting bigger; I'm just desperate for treatment to start!

Best wishes,

Nicola.

Hi Nicola,

That dull ache must have had something to do with the lump as I was diagnosed after this. I started chemo on the 1st feb and finished end of May. That feeling went away pretty quickly I think. It has been really tough but it's do able, you will be ok. Just take each day at a time and get as much help as you can. If you want any more info about my experiences feel free to pm me! Xx

Ah ok, good to hear the feeling went away, and I'm glad to hear your chemo's finished :blush: Yes, one day/appointment at a time, that's all I'm concentrating on at the moment. Thanks for the support and advice! xx