Indent on breast so scared.

Hi.

I'm 40 years old and I've noticed an indent on the side of my left breast (outer side) its not like a dent more of a line,its about 3 inches long and very slightly indented, the skin around the line is soft and even but more noticable when I lift my arm although still slightly visible when arm is relaxed,if I move the skin around the line or stretch the skin the line completely disappears. I can not feel any lumps and have no swelling or redness/rashes and the breast still feels very soft and no hardened or thick skin.I phoned my gp and I had a nurse call me back and she said she will refer me to the breast clinic as they weren't seeing patients due to covid so I'm just waiting for my appointment but I am so scared,everywhere I look it says indent equals cancer. My sister had breast cancer when she was 34 but they think hers was because of receiving too much hormone treatment during her ivf treatment although can not be proved and she also tested negative to the breast cancer gene. I have had trouble in the past with my breasts and I had a scan 6 years ago as my breasts always felt achy and heavy but I was told the scan was clear but given my size (44dd) I had naturally lumpy breasts and possible fibrosis tissue so I'm hoping this is all that is but im not so sure. I'm also yet to find anyone that has had a "line" as opposed to a indent or what else can cause a line that isn't cancer so if anyone can help please let me know,im so scared of leaving my kids behind  

  • Hello Rose80

    I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling concerned about some changes that you've noticed in your breast recently. it's good to hear that you have an appointment at breast clinic in the pipeline. It might help you to know that the large majority of women who are seen at breast clinic do not go on to be diagnosed with breast cancer. 

    It's natural that you're feeling anxious about what may have caused these changes and many people turn to the internet looking for answers. Unfortunately Dr Google will often lead you down a dark rabbit hole that ends with no real answers but will leave you feeling more anxious and worried. For now it would be a good idea to give the internet a wide berth. 

    You might find it helpful to talk to one of our team of nurses. I'm sure they will be able to give you some information and support to reassure you whilst you're waiting to be seen in clinic. If you'd like to speak to them they're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Hi did you find out what the line indent was? I have exact same thing it looks like a little tiny line but sort of looks like it dents in certain lighting but only slightly, I'm 20 years old I'm 12 weeks pregnant with my second baby and so scared I seen a doctor in February who didn't seem concerned and said it was pregnancy hormones, but I just wanted it seen properly so today I rang doctors and she referred me to breast clinic should have my appointment by 14th April but I'm so worried. X