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Lump in breast and change in size

Tess1
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Hi,

About 5 weeks ago I found a hard lump on the inside part of my left breast. I was in with the gp that week for something else so mentioned it and she examined me and referred me to the clinic, my appointment is next week. Since then I noticed some stretch marks that have been there since breastfeeding had gotten worse on my right breast, it looks like a dent especially when I raise my arm and found another area of hard bumpy tissue underneath that. Then at the weekend I noticed that my left breast is slightly larger than the right, its always been the other way around and barely noticeable really. 

I am a single mother to a 3 year old and trying not to freak out but just can't stop worrying its going to be bad news. My gp said that she didn't think it was anything but wanted it checked then went on to say make sure I go, even if I have to bring my 3 year old just make sure I go. 

I am not sure why I am writing this, maybe just to get it out and wondering if anyone had a few things going on and still turned out to be nothing?

 

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    Hi Tess.

    I'm in a similar position. 

    I'm currently awaiting biopsy results for a lump on my right breast. The most important thing I've learned over this current pre-diagnosis time is to live very much in the moment. 

    There is only now, and nothing scary is happening right now. So we're okay. Thinking to the future, worrying and fretting achieves nothing, other than robbing us of our peace.

    I'm 30 with no risk factors or family history but of course there are never any guarantees in life.. 

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    Hi Lottie

    Thanks for your reply 

    Thats what I keep telling myself the last few weeks, no point in worrying until there is definitely something to worry about! I think with noticing the change in size and the appointment getting closer I am just finding it harder to put it to the side. Worrying how would I manage appointments and treatments with my daughter if it does turn out to be something. 

    When do you get your results? Hope everything goes ok and you get the all clear :happy: 

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