Hi all,
Any words of wisdom would be great.
I've had ongoing issues with one of my breasts for the last 6 weeks or so. Mainly that it is swollen, has gone up a cup size, tender and has started to produce discharge. I do not have children and am not on contraception.
The GP was pretty dismissive that it could be anything sinister. I was of course worried as my mum had BC in her 40s (I'm late 20s). Anyway the GP referred me to the breast clinic. The nurse examined me for all but 5 seconds and said because of my age it's likely hormonal/nothing to worry about. I told her I had PCOS which she jumped on and said 'it must be that'.
I can't help but feel dissatisfied with the response. Surely just because I have PCOS it doesn't mean that it would be impossible to also have something sinister going on? I also know of young women who have been dismissed because of their age but then it has turned out to be something serious. I've also had fatigue for the last year or so.
I know it is very likely to be completely fine but I need to put my mind at rest.
Any advice or similar experiences? x
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