Hello,

Sorry to hear your news and that you are finding it difficult. 

I'm in a similar position with smooth hard pea-sized lump (outer lower part of breast) and went to the GP today. I've also had a bit of pain. I think the feeling around for the lump has also made it feel more tender. I've been referred to the breast clinic but am over 40 so should be seen within two weeks. I know that most GPS don't dismiss breast lumps and will always be cautious which is a good thing. My GP said they 'over-refer'. 

I'm trying so hard to be matter of fact as I know such a high percentage of lumps don't end up being cancerous.  But I think it's natural human behaviour to worry. It's annoying as it's always there on your mind and drags you down! 

All I would say having been through a couple other things before and trying to tell myself now! ....I'm staying right away from googling, I'm trying to not worry about what-ifs as there is nothing I can do to change the situation, I know from friends that most of the time these lumps turn out not to be cancerous but always best to get checked so doing the right thing. 

Really hope it is all ok for you and you have done the right thing getting it checked and now followed up further. We will be ok. ️

x

Hi both

My 26 yo daughter has just been through an agonising wait, firstly to be seen at a breast clinic and then for the results of a biopsy. Like yourselves she found some breast changes ( thickening in her upper right quadrant) and her gp sent a 2ww referral.  

I'm not gonna lie the waiting was horrendous and she did not cope well at all but fortunately the results were benign as she has a fibroadenoma

One thing that did help me to cope was reading posts on here especially the ones I could relate to, such as the one I am posting now.  I hope that it gives you the same hope . xx

Hello AsilV,

I have found the posts on here very reassuring as many of them have turned out benign which is helping. I am so pleased you and your daughter had good news from her appointment, you instantly think the worst and it's awful.

How long did your daughter have to wait for her appointment? I'm trying to keep myself busy, I do work but my manager has been lovely, and would rather me be off while I'm waiting for my appointment as my mind would be elsewhere and with working in theatres I know she's right but I would've much rather have been working to keep my mind occupied. 
 

Xx
 

Good evening MareeT,

How are you feeling? 
 

I am feeling better today, I have my moments of oh my goodness what if, but at the end of the day what will be will be, and I am sure when we have our appointments we will be fine. Please let me know how you get on when you finally get your appointment. Sending all my love. 
 

I think I was just shocked that the nurse found another one as I just expected to be in and out so it threw me off completely. 
Dr google has made an appearance several times but it's not putting the fear in me at all, it's actually been nice to discover all the different innocent things it could be.

xx

Hi [@GH91Soph]‍ 

Her referral letter came within a couple of days with an invitation to call to rearrange an appointment at the clinic. Our local hospital in the east mids operates a clinic for people under 35 ( I believe) and I guess this maybe standard procedure.    Her appointment was within the 2 week time frame but she was in such a state that she called before then and luckily was given a cancellation.  So in total she was seen in 5 days.  

I didn't attend but she informed me that there was so many young patients there, some who looked much younger than herself and pregnant ladies too. I can only conclude that finding lumps is extremely common but very a worrying experience non the less  I found a cyst some years back and it threw me off too.   

Try to keep thie positive mindset that you have and be assured that whatever the outcome you've done the right thing in seeking advice.  .  
 

Sending  you best wishes xx

Hi [@GH91Soph]‍ 
 

How are you? Have you had your appointment? They found what they thought were a number of cysts when doing mammogram and ultrasound and I had to have a biopsy on a group of cysts. So another wait for a week and half for those results. 
 

Hope you are doing ok.

x

Hi how did you get on? I am 8 weeks pregnant and found a lump last week at the bottom of my breast in the fatty tissue. It has become a bit tender back and forward. I have my appointment at the breast clinic on 25th March. I have barely slept with worry and it's on my mind 24/7 I am so terrified.

So sorry to hear that you've been worried. I know exactly how you feel! It's awful and it is constantly with you! Cysts can be quite tender apparently and are extremely common. It transpired the lump I found was a cyst but they found another abnormal mass. They did mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy/aspiration but they were really lovely and explained how cautious they are. My biopsy was inconclusive so I have to go back again next Wednesday for another ultrasound and biopsy. I'm hoping they will get a better sample and it will be all clear, I'm trying to now not jump to any other conclusions. I talked to someone at work about it and had a little weep and have felt so much better for talking to someone properly! Let me know how you go? x