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Tammiwammi
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Hello, I'm so sorry if this is not allowed on here but I'm a little lost. 

I went to my gp, she found a lump, referred me to breast clinic. 

I went and they did a mammogram, they said that for my age I am 27, I have abnormally engorged breast tissue and thats why I get lumps, but it was also normal? 

I told them I get pain radiating to my armpit and arm but they said its all normal.. I just, I'm not sure if it's normal or not still left confused.. 

Again sorry if this is not appropriate for this forum xx

  • Hi Tammiwammi and welcome to the forum.

    Your questions are perfectly valid so no need to apologise for posting :)

    Hopefully some of our members will share their advice and experiences with you soon but If you're worried, it may be worth getting back in touch with the clinic to discuss this in more detail.

    Our team of cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday, 9a.m - 5p.m if you'd like to get their thoughts as well.

    I hope you're able to get some answers and peace of mind over this soon Tammiwammi.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Steph

    Hi, I got my scan done. The man who done the scan was so dismissive, told me that it was breast tissue and that I had abnormally engorged breast tissue for my age. I asked what and if there was something to be done about that, he said well its not really normal for your age (27) but it's not something we need to worry about and told me to leave and that was it. Was left with more questions than answers.

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