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Health anxiety over breast cancer

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Eighteight · 22/08/2024 09:49

I’ve had breast issues for years , unexplained pains etc . I have a lot of breast cancer in my family so it fuels my obsession and anxiety over it . So much so that I’ve had 4 scans in two years (ultrasounds ) yet I still cannot accept there isn’t anything wrong with me !!! My mother died after finding out she had cancer within a week last year so maybe this is adding to my obsession plus the big history of breast cancer I have on her side . Currently I have a soft round mobile lump on the outer part of my breast , I can clearly move it and feel it . I saw a doctor a month ago and she said she can’t Feel anything unusual !??? I’m having constant pains in the same breast as well as an uncomfortable feeling down my arm and under armpit , and itching nipple etc also started having a “let down sensation “ even though I stopped feeding my baby 8 months ago . but I can’t help but think it’s anxiety from me prodding 😭😭 my last ultrasound was in January so surely they would have picked up something then ??? I know I need to go back but I also need to Stop and accept I’m fine as it’s driving my mental health down . I just can’t see how I’ll ever rest over it no matter how much they tell me I’m okay I always have this doubt in my mind

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FiveStoryFire · 22/08/2024 09:56

I'd get any new symptoms checked out but, if it's movable, then try not to worry because that's a good sign.

Piixiie · 01/12/2024 13:35

Hello,

Ive been the exact same and MLO is 8months old. 2nd child, my left breast is slightly bigger since im slowly getting back to my pre-pregnancy weight! Ive recently been checked too and my mum has stage 4 breast cancer! To me my boobs look odd now but there the biggest theyve ever been (b cup) ones how its always been but ones alot saggier amd i didnt breast feed! I also have the mobile lump, my dr did say it could be all down to hormones as it can take a while for them to go down after having a baby! Try not to worry (easier said than done)! The way im managing is, have they always been like it but because ive never worried ive never noticed? Anxiety can heighten things! Hope your okay!

Karine1991 · 15/07/2025 13:31

Any update on your outcome please? X

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