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Scared about what this could mean

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Ilovepugs2017 · 10/09/2024 14:34

Been to docs today as noticed a itchy red rash on my right breast over last couple of days.

Doc said the rash could be that skin has become irritated from a bra or change in washing detergent etc and prescribed some cream for it to help with the itching and redness.

While I was there she asked if I had noticed any lumps or bumps to which I said I don’t really check so I don’t know (bad I know :( )

Anyway she asked if she could do an examination to check and has found a couple of lumps in the right breast so has referred me on the 2 week pathway to breast clinic. 😭

Came home and broke down in tears to DH as I’m just beside myself with worry now! Wasn’t even aware there were any lumps there til today and just the shock of being referred on a 2 week wait has got me so anxious and thinking all sorts!

Has anyone had anything similar happen!?

Im meant to be packing to go away this weekend to a friends but cuddled up in my dressing gown worrying about what it could be!

OP posts:
Tillow4ever · 10/09/2024 14:46

I haven't experienced this, but didn't want to read and run!

You're obviously in shock at the minute - you were already worried about the rash, add 2 lumps in and your brain is going to go to worst case scenario.

It's good that they have referred you and are getting you seen quite quickly. Try to enjoy your weekend even if just to make the time pass quicker. If you are someone that worries - stay away from Google! If you are someone who feels better armed with knowledge and worst case scenarios, use only reputable sites (Google Scholar is a good place to start). No one here can tell you it's all going to be ok, because it might not be... but equally no one here can say it's going to be terrible news - because it might not be!

Deal with what's in front of you right now, and don't let things out of your control crowd your thoughts. Try to find things to distract you.

It's very scary, and I hope it turns out to be nothing. Good luck!

ShouldITell101 · 10/09/2024 14:46

Hi OP.

First of all - hugs 💐
Second - My mum had this, she was even given a leaflet saying "So, you have breast cancer"! Turned out, after her mammogram, she had benign cysts.

I know it's easier said than done, but try not to worry, or at least not to let the worry consume you. Have a lovely weekend away, you'll benefit from it hugely x

Catza · 10/09/2024 14:45

They always refer on 2 weeks emergency pathway. It doesn't mean anything. I noticed a lump, got GP appointments two days later, scan a week later and then a rather non-eventful diagnosis of a cyst.
Same happened for a mole. Two weeks emergency pathway to be told everything is absolutely normal.
It's just what they have to do, not an indication of anything serious.

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