Hi, I felt exactly what you're feeling, in the same location also just last month. I'm 21, so I am younger than you, however one thing I didn't do that would've settled my anxiety sooner is have a feel of the opposite breast, if you are feeling the same thing there in a similar area chances are you are feeling fibrous tissue. I did this the morning of my appointment & that kept me at ease. I know the wait feels so long & I'm really sorry you're having to wait that long too, but please have an examination done of the opposite breast. It Felt grainy & lumpy just under my nipple extending vertically out to my lower outer quadrant. Almost like the head of a cauliflower haha. The rest of my breast felt like rice pudding tmi. 
I hope that helps you feel more at ease xx

Hi, 

Thanks for the response :happy:

Yes, I compared breasts and the GP examined both - it's definitely only in one breast but it's a reassuring description you gave me, like cauliflower yes!! 

I read that being peri-menopausal can cause hormonal changes so maybe it will be something like fibrous tissue. 

Hi, 

Thanks for the response :happy:

Yes, I compared breasts and the GP examined both - it's definitely only in one breast but it's a reassuring description you gave me, like cauliflower yes!! 

I read that being peri-menopausal can cause hormonal changes so maybe it will be something like fibrous tissue. 

Yes it can & a lot of changes happen esp around the nipple for women your age x

i found the best way to examine myself was standing up with one arm behind my head & patting using the flats of my fingers and not the tips as that can make you press on and feel things inaccurately. I really hope it's nothing serious & all goes well for you as usually it is fine xx

i hope they sort that lipoma out too!! How uncomfortable :((