Would you get this checked?

[BoobBoobier]

I know that you should contact your GP rather than consult MN if you're concerned, and I will but trying to reach them at the moment is like trying to get hold of the pope in my area unfortunately.

Basically I've seen what looks like a dark patch of skin forming just outside of the areola on one of my breasts. It looks like a large dark freckle.

I can't feel any lumps but it has got me a bit freaked out as it's definitely not always been there and I have a history of BC in my family on my maternal side, including my grandmother and great grandmother.

Not sure if it's relevant but I am technically young I guess in these terms at 27 but I know age is no guarantee that nothing is up!

Would you get it checked?

Yes.

Definitely. Any changes like that should be shown to a doctor.

yes. definitely
Even if things are slow in your area, the sooner you make moves to get an appointment, the sooner it will happen. Be tenacious.

Please get that checked out as soon as absolutely possible. It is most likely nothing, but it needs to be checked out properly.

Tell them that you are concerned about breast changes and you need seeing urgently.

Get it checked asap

Yes

Yes. I had something similar very recently and was seen quickly, referred and reassured all within 2 weeks.

Yes. Explain when you call and they should prioritise you. And it's never ever a problem to get things checked that end up being nothing. No HCP would ever tell you any different

Yes. It's probably fine but get any skin changes like that checked. I did similar with a mole recently that I swore had grown. They rushed me through quickly and it was a big relief to find out all was ok. You'll just worry about it otherwise.

It's almost certainly going to be OK but doctors do tend to say that you should see them if you have any breast changes. Please make an appointment on Monday morning. Bollocks to Covid, breast changes are really important.