Found hard lump that doesn’t move in lower part of breast

Hello,

I am 33 and I had my second child 6 weeks ago. 3 weeks ago I found a hard lump under my right breast whilst breastfeeding. I thought this was a blocked milk duct and got given antibiotics but it didn't go - only the red and soreness over it did. They referred me to the breast clinic where I thought I was just going to have an ultrasound but they ended up doing a biopsy as well. They said it definitely isn't a blocked milk duct and I have to wait for 2 weeks for the results. Since coming home I have been on google (I know this is bad) and I really feel like this lump could be cancer. It feels hard and feels deep and connected to the tissue underneath. It is also quite big - about 2-3 cm in length but it is quite thin. What else could this be apart from cancer if it is connected to the tissue underneath? I am terrified. Any advice would be appreciated thank you xxx

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  • Hello , I still can't believe it but the lump was benign! It was the worst 2 week wait and both my husband and I cried our eyes out when I got the results. Is your appointment to get a mammogram? My symptoms and lump felt like they could only be breast cancer and that's the impression they gave me when I had the biopsy so there is so much hope for you and I am sure yours will also be benign! Sending lots of love as I know how horrific the wait is now xxx

  • Oh I'm so glad your ok, mine started with pain in my armpit which made me check my breast and I found a lump in the upper part initially and so did my GP I then had another feel around and found this hard lump which is like a pea but long if that makes sense? It doesnt move either where as the one higher up moves. I'm 33 with two children and I cant stop worrying! I'm seeing the breast clinic tuesday and ultrasound initially x

  • Thank you . That sounds exactly like mine - hard, stuck to the muscle and kind of long but small. I am also 33 with 2 young children (a 2.5 year old and a 12 week old). Did you breastfeed? My lump was apparently due to having breastfed and is just scarring from that. I couldn't believe that that could be it as it doesn't feel anything like what it says online a breastfeeding linked lump would feel like. It's so hard when you have kids though isn't it as it makes you worry so so much. I know that you will probably worry regardless of what anyone says as that's what I was like but just remember the odds are MASSIVELY in your favour xxx

  • Also pain isn't usually linked to breast cancer as you probably already know x