glandular breast lump?

Hi everyone,

I was hoping to vent more than anything and get some advice.

I went to the doctors last year because of a small breast lump (I've been through this before 14 years wasn't anything to worry about) the doctor referred me to the breast clinic and after 2 week I attended my appointment. The doctor told me it was just hormonal after the lump never shown on the ultrasound, I didn't feel reassured because how would it be hormonal if he couldn't see it? Fast forward to now it's been over a year I still have the lump and has grown not by much from an apple seed to a small grape. I went back to my doctor and he referred me again. I went to my appointment and the doctor said he could finally see the lump (yay) he said it's definitely not a cyst but I will need another scan but with a better scanner (he was just using a portable scanner) I waited again 2 week for my appointment attended today and I told her I've had this lump for a year but also last week I picked up my son and felt like I pulled a muscle in my breast (the same breast as the lump) she then scanned my breast and told me good news it's just glandular breast tissue with a cyst in the middle, she also said when I mentioned the pain I get in my breast muscle she knew it was nothing to worry about before she scanned me. I told her the doctor said he doesn't think it's a cyst but she said I have very lumpy breasts and it looks like one has moved to the front. I've since been researching on google (not always a great idea lol) and found it says glandular breast tissue is Fibrocystic which describes the lump as a small smooth round lump that moves easily. My lump is like a piece of gravel and an odd shape and doesn't move. So now I feel a bit confused and still concerned, I just feel like I'm going back and forth. I'm 31 btw.

I hope someone can give me peace of mind, thank you for reading! Xx

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    Hi Youlookwellgood,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear of the uncertainty that you've been through. Unfortunately, none of us here can give you further reassurance, as we do not have access to your scans. It sounds as if your consultant was pretty sure that you have lumpy breasts and glandular breast tissue with a cyst in the middle. 

    Many of us go on to Google for further reassurance, but this usually only serves to increase our worries. It is true that having a lump which is firmly attached and of uneven shape is more likely to be sinister, but there is no guarantee. It sounds as if you would be best to rely on your scan rather than 'Dr Google.' If you become aware of further changes do please get checked again, but I sincerely hope that nothing untoward is found.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx