Hi LuckyLola,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am delighted to hear that your mammogram was clear. Are you sure that this lump wasn't present when you attended the clinic? It would be unusual for one to grow so quickly. Leave it a few weeks, but if it is still there or getting bigger, it might be worth having a word wiith your GP about it.

Please let us know how you get on and remember, that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks for replying. I'm sure it wasn't there before. Did a breast exam before going to the mammogram. And don't understand how something the size that it is wouldn't show up on the mammogram.

I agree that its unlikely something would just 'appear' - which makes me think it is a cyst or 'mouse' or something non cancerous.

I'll wait a week and see how it goes.

Thanks 

Hi LuckyLola,

Here's hoping that it subsides soon, but, if not, get it checked again. Please let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,
Jolamine xx

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

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.

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

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

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

Hi Sarah2011.

Sorry to hear you are having such a tough time of it. I was in a real state of worry when I knew I had a very painful lump found after a clear mammogram. I know the worry can be 'all consuming' but this forum is great for support.

Thanks to this forum I went back to my GP to explain the situation and they referred me to a breast clinic. It was an anxious wait, but once I got there they went through another 'manual' hand examination, chat and an ultrasound scan (not a mammogram), with results on same day.

The consultant could see straight away that it was a CYST, not cancerous in any way. A cyst of 5.5cm × 2cm. They simply removed it there and then thtough aspiration with a large (but almost painfree, 'uncomfortable') needle and syringe. It was a full day at the breast clinic but no problems since. And needless to say a huge relief. I have my fingers crossed for you that you have a similar result/experience. Xx

P.S. If you are really struggling, I would reach out to the specialised nurse helpline on 0808 800 4040  for a conversation, listed at the bottom of the website.