I went for a breast examination and since I've fallen ill

Hi! I'm anna, 22 and only yesterday I went for a breast examination after finding a lump in my breast a month prior.

The doctor said I definitely had a lump and booked me in for a scan which I'll have in 2 weeks. I wasn't told what type of scan.

During the night I had extreme shoulder pain, it was a tightness and I came so cold. Now today I'm still cold but have a temperature and my arm is still doing the same thing. I also have extreme acid reflux which I've never had before.

So I obviously contacted the breast clinic I went to and a woman said "its probably hormonal" and that "I'm too young to be concerned about it being something serious" but I am really worried. I can hardly type right now. I'm completely pale and in alot of pain and I don't know what to do.

  • Hello Annar

    I just wanted to post to see how you're feeling today. Hopefully, you're feeling a little better but it's understandable that you're feeling anxious following your appointment at the breast clinic. 

    It would seem unlikely that your symptoms are directly connected to your appointment but if you're still not feeling well then give your GP a call who will be best placed to offer you some advice. 

    I hope you're feeling better soon and that you have some news from the breast clinic before too long. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator