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Breast LumpS(!)

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Blinkingbatshit · 17/11/2021 15:33

So, I’m just back from the gp - a couple of weeks ago I felt a lump in my breast and it hasn’t gone away so I rang gp this am and by some miracle was given an appointment within hours. Thing is, when she checked my breast she basically said “blimey, you’ve got loads of lumps in there”…at least 4(!) in the side I thought I had found 1!!!…and then several on the other side too (where I hadn’t noticed anything😳). On the bright side this, (& the fact my glands aren’t up etc) indicates they’re probably cysts but she’s referring me to breast clinic anyway. But what I’m asking myself is how can I have been so inept as to not find multiple lumps? Whilst I don’t have a regular diarised ‘check myself routine’ I do have a good feel around every couple of weeks or so and I’ve previously watched ‘how to’ vids on YouTube. I feel totally stupid as I’m still obviously doing it all wrong! I’ll ask for advice on how to check properly at the clinic but am now wondering - where has everybody else leant their ‘breast check’ skills?!!….oh, and some reassurance if possible would be lovely too…I’ve already developed one chronic condition this year🙈….

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OllyBJolly · 17/11/2021 15:37

Similar experience. Went to GP with one lump and he found another three! I’ll spell this wrongly but after mammograms and ultrasounds the diagnosis was fibroadenoma. Nothing to worry about.

Have to say, the care was quick, efficient and very caring.

Blinkingbatshit · 17/11/2021 15:52

Thank you @OllyBJolly - good to know!!

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drpaddington · 17/11/2021 16:09

I had to go to the breast clinic a few months ago because I had some discomfort and felt a 'thickening' which the nurse at the GP could also feel. They said I have fibrocystic breasts, so lots of cysts. I really struggle to know if I'm checking properly, because I don't know if what I'm feeling is a cyst that I've already felt or if it's something new that possibly isn't just a cyst 🤷🏻‍♀️

Hope everything goes okay for you.

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Blinkingbatshit · 17/11/2021 16:26

Thanks @drpaddington - I guess what I’ve assumed for years to be mammary glands must actually be cysts…..if it’s my normal (like yours) to have this many I agree it’s going to be pretty difficult to differentiate between lumps and cysts!! Really hoping that’s all they are🤞🤞!!

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drpaddington · 17/11/2021 16:32

@Blinkingbatshit it's such a worry isn't it. People with this issue must either keep being referred to the breast clinic on a regular basis, or end up ignoring cancerous lumps because they assume it's a cyst 😔

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