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Thickening in breast and inverted nipple

Lucylou02
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My mum was referred to the breast clinic today.

she'd initially gone to the doctors due to minor skin 'bumps' - Montgomery glands?? - however the doctor didn't seem to concerned about that...

But she said one of mums breasts felt thicker than the other and although mum said her nipples always been inverted the doctor still seemed concerned and with the two things together along with mums age which is 50+ she referred mum. 

I'm so scared. Mum is my world, she's the best. I have autism and mental issues to so she's also basically my carer as well. I just feel worried sick for mum.

ive just been through all this myself just weeks ago - going to the breast clinic - and now my mums going through it as well. Mine was nothing in the end, but my mum is older so I'm bound to be more worried for her. Especially with the word 'thickening' symptom. 

im just absolutely terrified. How am I suppose to cope, I'm just so worried about her.

The doctor couldn't feel any lumps just the nipple inversion and thickness -  then there's the fact that breast is a bit larger and the skin thing as well but she didn't seem concerned about either. There's also no redness swelling / orange skin either. 

Could it be invasive lobular breast cancer or even IBC?? Please help. I'm beside myself with worry I can't stop crying. :cry:

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    Hello Lucylou02, 

    Try not to worry too much if you can. It's good that your mum's doctor has referred her to the breast clinic and you can find out more on this page about what to expect from a breast clinic appointment. It's normal to be worried for your mum. It's good news that yours was nothing in the end and I hope that it will be the same for your mum. 

    Try to take one day at a time if you can, keep busy and focused on other things and avoid looking anything up online as this will only make you feel more anxious. Hopefully it won't be long now until your mum goes to the breast clinic and gets some answers. Unfortunately no one will be able to tell you what it is right now but once your mum has done all the tests, the specialists at the breast clinic will have a clearer picture. It's really hard though in the meantime to have to wait and to feel that there is nothing you can do. I am so sorry to hear that you can't stop crying and I hope that it all turns out to be fine for her. 

    I hope that you will hear from others who have found themselves in a similar place and that they will be along shortly to share their experience with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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