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Original poster

Found a lump in my breast :(

33 replies

feelscared · 28/09/2013 00:46

I've had trouble for years with my left breast. I was diagnosed with cysts after suffering discharge and lumpy tissue.

Tonight I found a large lump though Sad I'm so worried.
My cousin has just finished chemo for breast cancer and she's only a year older than me, 46. An aunt died of it in her 30s. A few months back I asked my GP if I should be checked and she said no.

I don't feel like going into work tomorrow but know I should. It's not as if I can get in to see anyone?

Dp's at work (nights) and I feel like ringing him but of course that's me being selfish. I just feel so scared.

I need to be up in a few hours but can't sleep.

Sorry for the moan but it's good to get it out.

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Icantstopeatinglol · 28/09/2013 01:06

I haven't really got any advice but try not to let your mind wander too much. I know easier said than done but you don't know what it is and it could just be a cyst or lumpy tissue.
Try and get an appointment with your gp or practice nurse this week and go from there.
Hope you're just getting worked up over nothing but better to be safe than sorry.

purplewithred · 28/09/2013 01:15

Hope you get a quick appointment and get your mind put to rest.

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feelscared · 28/09/2013 01:17

Thanks for replying.

You're right I know. The lump moves about easily so am hoping that's a good sign? It's just fairly large so came as a bit of a shock.

I'm going to try to sleep so that I'm not a total zombie at work.

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feelscared · 28/09/2013 01:52

I didn't get to sleep but will try again.

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PanicMode · 28/09/2013 02:30

I had a big lump in January and have a very strong history of breast and ovarian cancer in my family - the GP was brilliant, and the staff at the hospital were amazing and it all turned out to be benign. Make an appt quickly and try (hard as it is) to stay calm. The good thing is that you are checking for them and the earlier you get checked the better.

(I have a recall from a mammogram this Weds for 'second stage screening' so I am also feeling scared - but think its probably what the consultant described as me being "lumpy and dense" back in January).

Hope you have managed to get some sleep.

malteserzz · 28/09/2013 06:53

Of course you're scared but the odds are that it will be fine Smile try not to google !
If you want some hand holding and advice do pop over to the tamoxifen thread as we've all been in your shoes

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feelscared · 28/09/2013 08:37

Thank you. You're right about google Grin

Am off to work now. I'll ring on Monday and see when I can get in?

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Sparrowfarts · 28/09/2013 08:45

Ring the gp on Monday and say you need an appointment that day. I know surgeries vary but I got the duty dr and was referred straight away with a lump the size of a bloody golf ball which came from nowhere.

Cyst.

Take care.

RitaFajita · 28/09/2013 14:34

Fact it moves makes it sound like may be a fibrodenoma also known as a breast mouse. I've a big one. They are harmless, as are the majority
of lumps. Get to drs on Monday and you will get a referral to the breast clinic within a couple of weeks. Try to distract yourself while waiting for appointment to come, easier said than done I know.

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feelscared · 28/09/2013 23:25

Thanks for the replies. I've been ok today, worked from 9am until 10pm and the day went well.

I'll be ringing or going in first thing to get an appointment asap.

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pigglepaggle · 29/09/2013 10:37

Just wanted to add. A few years ago I found a lump. Rang the doctors and told the receptionist what is was for and that I needed an urgent appointment. Less than a month later I had it removed and fortunately it wasn't anything serious. The care and treatment I received was fantastic.

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feelscared · 29/09/2013 22:32

Thank you and so glad to hear you're ok.

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feelscared · 30/09/2013 15:57

I got an appointment for tomorrow morning.

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malteserzz · 30/09/2013 16:27

I'm glad you've got the appointment so soon good luck and let us know how you get on x

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feelscared · 30/09/2013 23:06

I will do thanks. I'm not worrying now tbh. Think I'm just thinking what will be will be?

It's that last appointment that's scary, been there before with the same boob.

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feelscared · 01/10/2013 12:52

Gp thinks it's most likely a large cyst? I need to ring the urgent breast clinic tomorrow and make an appointment for scan/s. I have to be in within 2 weeks so that's good.

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feelscared · 01/10/2013 16:02

Breast clinic rang me and got me in this Friday. I'm a bit surprised?

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Sparrowfarts · 01/10/2013 16:15

Cancellation?

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feelscared · 01/10/2013 16:17

No idea? They offered me 2 different appointments. Luckily dp's off so he can come with me.

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Sparrowfarts · 01/10/2013 16:55

Good. Hope all is well.

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feelscared · 01/10/2013 17:36

Cheers Sparrowfarts.

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PanicMode · 01/10/2013 20:08

Good luck feelscared - I'm going tomorrow and am terrified!! DH may be able to come with me, but not sure so may have to go alone...que sera sera!

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feelscared · 01/10/2013 20:11

Aww good luck to you too PanicMode. I hope your dh goes with you.

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PanicMode · 02/10/2013 16:33

All clear - probably a cyst!! Phew. Good luck for your appt feelscared.

Sparrowfarts · 02/10/2013 20:11

Grin Thanks and Wine