Breast clinic tomorrow after finding lumps and skin changes, feeling anxious

[Bumblebeesince19]

Hello everyone,

I wasnt going to post (I rarely do!) But I have got myself so anxious and have barely slept the past 2 nights.

I had a weird line appear on my breast about a month ago(vertical, from just next to the nipple down to the underbust), slightly darker in colour. When I lifted my arms it puckered in. I went to my drs who said we would monitor it for 2 weeks and then review it, but to continue coppafeeling daily
About a week later I thought I felt a lump (but no idea, because no one really knows what to expect do they?! Breasts are both cool and weird!) Saw my dr who found it straught away and referred me to the breast clinic.
3 days ago, I think I found another (smaller) lump in my left breast and also in my right armpit.
I had a full hysterectomy just under a year ago at 32(still have ovaries, and had a recent hormone test which showed normal hormone range!) Too because I have endometriosis, and HAD adenomyosis.
I should also add my paternal gran, my mother and maternal aunties x 2 have had ovarian and/ or breast cancer.

I feel a) terrified.
B) like the female parts of my body are rebelling for some strange reason?
C) really really tired!

I know no one can put me at ease, but Im so very anxious, cry to myself when I am alone and I dont even know anything yet.

Does anyone have any similar experience?
I like knowledge, the good the bad and the ugly because I think it helps the logical part of me prepare.

Oh- and any tips for tomorrow ahead of the appointment will be greatfully received!! ❤️

Are you having a scan at the BC tomorrow? Are you/ can you take someone with you?

also, if it runs in your family has there been any genetic testing done? E. G. Braca or PALB2?

good luck and always hoping for the best. At my scan they told me it was harmless and when I had a biopsy, that’s when the bad news came. Also in my 30’s. The good news is, treatment has been very fast in response.

I think anyone who finds a lump in their breast goes to the worst place and is worried sick.

This was me a couple of weeks ago after finding a large lump in my right breast whilst I was on holiday. It completely spoiled the holiday and I couldn’t wait to get home.

I went to the one stop breast clinic 5 days after getting home. I struggled to sleep in the days leading up to the appointment and had some terrible nightmares.

Upon examination the consultant found another smaller lump in the same breast which I hadn’t found. I had a mammogram and ultrasound which confirmed both were cysts and they were drained.

As worrying as it is, you will hopefully have some answers tomorrow. I think the waiting and the unknown are the worst parts.

I hope tomorrow goes well.

Hello :)
Its a one stop breast clinic, so hopefully the examination and scans. My wonderful husband is coming with me to be my hand hold, which I am really greatful for!
I havent had any genetic testing done, as I have never found a lump before. After some research though, I think I will ask if I fit the criteria for the tests. Thank you for your suggestion :)

Sorry to hear you had a positive BC result! But I am so glad for you that the treatment has been quick. How are you feeling?

Oh my goodness, that is the worst timing to have found a lump, I am so sorry! But I am really really glad you got the outcome you did! What a relief that must have been.
You are right, it is definitely the not knowing that is tormenting me!

Thankyou for replying ❤️

I was at one stop breast clinic about a month ago. They gave me a mammogram which they couldn’t really see so did an ultrasound scan. I’m sure I read that if you’re under 40 they just do ultrasound. Everyone was really lovely. They drained the lump I found and 2 others they found, they used a long needle, it was uncomfortable but not too bad. One lump they couldn’t drain, so they got a sample, they gave me local anaesthetic for this, and it didn’t hurt at all, but I did was pretty sore when that wore off on the way home. I would take some paracetamol with you just in case. My boob was sore for a few days. I got an all clear result about a week later.

Hope it goes as well as it can.

Good luck for tomorrow x

Good luck for the appointment tomorrow, hoping for a good outcome for you

Im sorry you’re going through this. I hope you’re off to bed now, but in case you’re up and worrying, my tuppence is, it’s ok to be anxious. I think try to just accept that you feel anxious, and that any one would in your situation. That itself can bring a bit of peace. Sending best wishes for tomorrow.

Just wanted to say thankyou to everyone who replied! I think I got about 2 hours sleep.
My appointment is this afternoon so I am going to work this morning for distraction! :)

Wishing you all a lovely day!

@Bumblebeesince19 inhope it went well for you, thinking of you

@Bumblebeesince19hope your appointment went well this afternoon.

Thinking of you...
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Hello beautifuls!

I am feeling very fortunate, my appointment went great! Everything looks normal, theyve assumed my new lumps and bumps and lines are the influx of hormones my body seems to be having sincr my hysterectomy!

Thank you all for your hand holds xx