Hi you must be worried ,did you have any pain?I just brushed past my nipple on left and it felt brused.so after lots of poking went to see Dr she examined me with t.just 2 fingers which hurt both breast.she said lump present .so waiting to go breast clinic 15th Dec. I am terrified beyond words .I have pain in breast both at times feels like when you need to breast feed a stitch almost..I had mammograms last October all clear as have my others.but worry is it a gast cancer .they day pain not usual sine but inflammatory cancer painfull I am 63 .please help me .I think maybe should go on these sights feel worse now .

Hello Esme,

I'm sorry we've met on here in these circumstances.

It's very scary when we find a lump and immediately we draw on the worst conclusions. I know that until you get the results from breast clinic that your mind won't rest. On average only 1 in 10 breast clinic referrals result in a positive.diagnosis. However, mentally, the waiting and not knowing are the hardest parts. I'm not qualified but know that pain in breasts can be as a result of lots of different things.

You have done the right thing by going to your doctor early and getting a fast track appointment.

I had 2 previous "scares" which turned out to be negative. They both involved pain and lumps which turned out to be benign cysts. This time I had no pain or lump, just an area of thickening. 

This site is great when you need some friendly help and support. However try not to read too many threads and remember that most people (the majority) who have been to breast clinic and had negative results don't tell us on here. So it's easy to get an unbalanced picture and scare yourself.

Wishing you well for your appointment on 15th. I hope you'll be able to come back to me with some positive news.

Sending you love and a virtual hug.

Lily xx

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Hello Esme,

I'm sorry we've met on here in these circumstances.

It's very scary when we find a lump and immediately we draw on the worst conclusions. I know that until you get the results from breast clinic that your mind won't rest. On average only 1 in 10 breast clinic referrals result in a positive.diagnosis. However, mentally, the waiting and not knowing are the hardest parts. I'm not qualified but know that pain in breasts can be as a result of lots of different things.

You have done the right thing by going to your doctor early and getting a fast track appointment.

I had 2 previous "scares" which turned out to be negative. They both involved pain and lumps which turned out to be benign cysts. This time I had no pain or lump, just an area of thickening. 

This site is great when you need some friendly help and support. However try not to read too many threads and remember that most people (the majority) who have been to breast clinic and had negative results don't tell us on here. So it's easy to get an unbalanced picture and scare yourself.

Wishing you well for your appointment on 15th. I hope you'll be able to come back to me with some positive news.

Sending you love and a virtual hug.

Lily xx

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Thankyou so much for your reassuring reply.its true not all reply with good results.google is not my friend.i am not even sure find lump I have no evidence of inflammatory breast cancer.  Redness orange peel swelling ect. But have tingling in both breast and yet not sore .I would ring Macmillan nurse but rang Fri..I don't want to pester ..just trying to stay calm as I say I'm anxious person .I know at 63 breast cancer more prevalent than young ones,so see how go I will let you know many thanks Pauline. ESME just sign name xx

Hi Esme,

I just want you to know that I'm here (along with many others) if you need to chat some more, now or after your results.

It's not that long ago that I was in your place.Due to Covid restrictions, I couldn't get through to see my GP for a month. The wasted time drove me nuts. My first appointment at breast clinic was 21/10/2021. Once I was seen at Breast Clinic things moved pretty fast. (At the time each day felt an eternity). It's very much an emotional rollercoaster.

Inflammatory breast cancer is rare.  Many  things can have an effect on our breasts. Hormonal changes in our breast can result in lumpiness and tingling, mastitis, abcesses & cysts can too. If it is cancer you have acted quickly so hopefully it will be caught at an early stage.

It's a very anxious time and although we can't change the outcome, it can help to discusd things or just  blowing of a bit of steam +frustration  with people who understand what you're going through 

Love Lily xx