Should I be worried that I could have breast cancer???

Hey... I have recently heard some bad news in my family regarding cancer, and it has really brought my whole family down... and has even scared some people into wanting to get checked up ASAP as this was totally unexpected.

My breast have been irregular in size since I was about 13.. before that they used to be fine and were growing at normal.. (I started developing boobies quite early.. about 9-10 years old) so it was a big shock when it changed in size dramatically.. one side would be a B/C cup and the other a E/F cup.. so the difference was very visible

 

i had visited the breast clinic a few times during my teens because my GP told me I could either get one reduced and get the other bigger to make them match.. 

 

however after thinking about it for a while I decided I was happy with my body and didn't want to touch it. If God made me this way then I shall stay this way.

 

anyway jumping to 2020.. I had a little pain in the middle of my chest.. at the top of my ribs I assume

and the more I touched it the more it hurt, the pain was also there under my right boob (the big one) and I could feel under my boob being a little lumpy?? Maybe lumpy isn't the right word here but it felt weird and also sore.

now with my left bood( small one) I noticed the shape wasn't round like my other, when I lifted my arm above my head, the bottom of my boob was going a little inwards?? But again... I really didn't think much of it, regarding the pain it wasn't severe i could just feel it a little especially when I touched it, I assumed maybe it's just my ribs??? 
 


 

i went to the GP, got checked out by her and she said it's best to be referred to the breast clinic.. she said she can see where I was coming from with what I stated, but she doesn't have the right equipment to check.

 

A couple days letter they sent me a letter home for my appointment which is in two weeks.. and following that letter I got another one which had more information.

telling me that I would be in the clinic for a duration of 2 and a half hours doing different tests including and mammogram..

 

i genuinely didn't think it's anything serious, I just went to the GP mainly because of my family being worried, but I thought I would be given the all clear then and there.. 

 

should I be worried? I'm feeling worried I also don't think my family can handle anymore pain if anything was to happen.. I pray it's nothing, just thought I could ask for some advice

  • Hello NaMo49

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently had some bad news within the family. It's understandably a difficult time for you. 

    It sounds sensible that you went to discuss your concerns with the GP and that they've referred you to the breast clinic as a precaution. Hopefully the team will be able to give you some reassurance at your appointment. 

    The letter that you've mentioned outlining the length of time you may be at the clinic and the tests you may have is a fairly standard letter that many patients who attend breast clinic receive. You may, or may not, have all the test mentioned depending on what the Consultant feels is appropriate. 

    The majority of women who attend breast clinic aren't diagnosed with cancer so try to keep this in mind and hopefully it will help you to stay positive ahead of your appointment. 

    Do let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Thank you so much for your reply!! 
     

    i will try and stay positive and keep what you've said in my mind!

     

     

    will hopefully update with some good news soon.

    Thank you again ️