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Sore lump after a clear mammogram

LuckyLola
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Having literally received an 'all clear' letter from a mammogram a month ago, I have now noticed a considerable sized lump on my right breast which i noticed due to tenderness which increases when I put pressure on it.

There are also 2 small marks which have appeared on the surface.

Should I wait a few weeks to see if it goes away on it's own, before going to the GP, as I feel they are just going to dismiss it if I've had a mammogram a month ago?

The mammogram was only what I can describe as 'brutal' and very painful. Not like other times. I joked at the time I thought 'something had popped' as it was so painful. Is it common for a lump to develop after a mammogram?

I'm 51 and post menopause.

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    Hi, Sorry to hear about your  lump. From my personal experience I would advise that you ask to be referred to the breast clinic. I had a lump that I only found due to it being tender. Apparently I have dense, lumpy breasts, so it was not visible from the mammogram, however, was found and biopsied with ultrasound. Unfortunately for me , mine was cancerous, so I would always say 'better safe than sorry'.I hope I haven't caused you any undue anxiety by sharing my experience but I hope by doing so it helps you and keeps you well.. Wishing you the very best of luck 

    Kind regards

    doonie72

     

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    Thanks for your reply @doonie72. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply.

    Better to be safe than sorry, for sure.

    I'm going to call my GP next week and ask as you suggest.

    Best wishes.

  • Offline in reply to LuckyLola

    Thats great. please let us know how you get on. We've all been there and understand what a worrying time it is. 

    Best wishes sent your way

  • Offline in reply to LuckyLola

    Hi..

    I'm in a similar scenario. Clear mammogram 4 weeks ago. Now found pea sized lump in right breast.  Been referred back to clinic gp said nothing can develop so quickly in 4 weeks and not to worry. But I'm absolutely petrified! I'm crying most of the time and can't stop thinking about it. Can anyone help or talk to me just to keep me calm. Xx

     

    Thankyou.

    Xx

  • Offline in reply to Sarah2011

    At my last breast appointment the breast nurses and then the surgeon said that the mammogram was only a snapshot of the day and that things can change any changes and they were happy to see me. They have given me an open appointment so l can take it up when required, without the GP referral. 
    Any concerns or lumps and they are happy to help you. 
    I'm seeing them tomorrow due to breast pain. 
    take care and have your self checked out again.

    susie

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  • Offline in reply to Sarah2011

    At my last breast appointment the breast nurses and then the surgeon said that the mammogram was only a snapshot of the day and that things can change any changes and they were happy to see me. They have given me an open appointment so l can take it up when required, without the GP referral. 
    Any concerns or lumps and they are happy to help you. 
    I'm seeing them tomorrow due to breast pain. 
    take care and have your self checked out again.

    susie

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