Breast clinic referral

I'm sure lots of you are in the same boat, but I have just received a referral to the breast clinic and my head is spinning a bit. I'm 31 years old and noticed a slight lump in my upper right breast a good few months ago - didn't really think much of it but really noticed it again in the shower on Friday so saw my GP. I was expecting to be told that there was nothing really there (I didn't feel like the lump was that obvious as it feels quite deep and not always easy to find), but the GP found it straight away and advised I needed to be checked out at clinic. She did say that in her view, it felt benign, although is 2cm x 1cm, well defined and in a 'lozenge' (?) shape, so wanted extra tests just to be sure.

She did say it was mobile, but I'm not sure whether I agree - it feels quite hard and embedded to me. 

I feel fine one minute, really tearful the next but trying to just distract myself until the appointment next Friday. I haven't been told whether I can bring anyone with me so guess I'll need to check. Any wise words or advice would be massively appreciated right now

  • Hi elbie .. I'm In a very similar situation! I'm 31 and have had a 2 week referral. I didn't actually find the lump myself the gp did as I went for an appointment as the breast was sagging Lower than the other. I really wasn't expecting it atall, I've got a 6 yo son and my mind is going crazy! My lump is also 2cm.  I'm trying to think positive and hope it's just a cyst . My appointment is Wednesday so I'll let you know how I get on! Pray yours is not serious either. Xxx

  • Thanks so much for your reply and I will be thinking of you on Wednesday - please do let me know how you get on! I also have 2 kids, so driving myself a bit crazy!! Xx

  • Try not to worry I know it's easier said than done especially in the current circumstances xx I'll let you know how I get on xx

  • Hi I had my breast referral appointment at the clinic 3 weeks ago. I went to gp about a large movable lump I've had for years but it had grown. She found another 3 while I was there. At my breast clinic appointment I had an ultrasound, and the sonographer said they all looked benign (turns out I have quite a few),  but to be sure she biopsied the big one and a smaller one which feels slightly different to the rest. I must admit I was a bag of nerves right up until the appointment but when she mentioned biopsy I was actually shaking at the thought! If you happen to need this please be assured it is not bad at all, you honestly dont feel a thing. So I got my results a few days ago, and the large lump is fibroadenoma and can be left. The smaller strange feeling lump has to be removed, she said its papillary lesion. And they tend to remove these. So now waiting on appointment for that. I know exactly how your feeling just now, it wasnt just the thought of possibly having cancer that terrified me it was what would happen at the actual appointment. I had days where I was all over the place, and sometimes angry just that it was happening. Please rest assured all these feelings are normal and when you get out hopefully you will say that wasnt so bad. Fingers crossed and do keep us posted. X

  • Hi Kelsi, thanks so much for your response! I'm glad your news was good, although must be tough needing removals etc, do you have to wait long?

    I feel like I'm going a little bit mad and now not sure whether my lump has shrunk a bit.. I'm also convinced there is dimpling when I lift my arm up, although I have lots of stretch marks so perhaps it's just them? My doctor didn't note any skin changes etc. Wish I could just take my mind off everything!
     

     

  • I'm not sure how long I have to wait, the consultant told me on the phone she didnt know. Which really doesn't help my worrying! Just wish everything could be tomorrow and get it over with, I'm sure your the same, it's the waiting that really plays on my mind. There's every chance your lump has maybe changed size, mine do the same at certain times over the month. Let your kids keep you busy , I'm 35 and have an 8 year old, and tell yourself that you will come home with good news x

  • Hi Kim how did you get on today? Xz