Newbie - worried about quick referral for swollen glands

Hi, im 54, dont have menstrual cycle anymore not have for about 25 years,  that was another problem. But for or 3 weeks i have been having like a buring pain down the side of my right breast, I also have bad pain in my nipple and back of my shoulder, I finally plucked up courage to see my gp, who said she can feel my what she thinks is my glad and its swollen and will refer me to hospital, the next day they contacted me and I have a appointment for next Thursday, is all been done really quickly. Just worried about the outcome .

  • Hi Floss381, it's good you're being seen fast as at the moment many are being left in limbo for weeks. So aged 56 I had the same as you, attended breast clinic and after biopsies I was called back and advised I had many fibrous lumps which they could remove but no cancer.  This was during the preparation for my daughter's wedding so it was stressful but after surgery all was fine and fifteen years later I'm still OK.  So there can be many reasons for breast problems and not all have a bad prognosis.  Hopefully all goes well.  Carol x 

  • Hi Carol, thanks for the reply, so glad your all good, so you had  them removed? Was this big op.? I will know more Thursday so will update then. Thanks again floss x

  • Hi again, just day surgery but bandaged up like a Mummy (Egyptian) they had gone under my armpit so a lot of scarring but it healed well and it can't be seen.  Let me know how it goes.  Carol x