Found a lump

[Bumblebee87]

The other day, whilst I was getting dressed, I felt a hard, slightly sore lump under my breast, near my armpit. I felt it again in the shower last night.

I've just returned from my doctors appointment. The doctor confirmed that there was a lump, and he said it was quite large. He said to not worry, as 90% of breast lumps turn out to be fine. He's referred me for a mammogram.

I knew that that would happen if he found a lump, but I was just sort of hoping that there wouldn't actually be one there.

I am now worried, even though I know I shouldn't be. I suffer from anxiety and I know I'm going to ind it hard not to think about it.

I'm not sure why I'm posting, I think I just wanted to get it off my chest (no pun intended!). Any stories about how you found a lump and it was nothing would also be gratefully received!

I found a lump about 18 months ago. Within 2 weeks of seeing my GP I had an appointment at the breast care centre at the main hospital in our region.
I had a mammogram and an ultrasound. I was diagnosed with fibro cystic breast condition. I have quite a few lumps that I have to keep an eye on but they are just fatty lumps.
I also get breast pain and have had to cut caffeine out of my diet and reduce the amount of dairy that I have.

Finding a lump is always a worry but at least you did the right thing and went to your GP.

I had a lump, i had previously hurt my breast (honestly, it was worthy of a darwin award!) and it turned out to be a cyst- nature abhors a vacuum, then they drained it, still there Went back for another exam - all fine, was fat necrosis (basically the fat dying off) from the injury. As predicted it has disappeared. I still get anxious about it as i suffer from anxiety too.

The good thing is they see ALL breast lumps within 2 weeks, i was seen within a week - by which time i was climbing the walls.

They offer what they call a "one stop shop" where you'll see a consultant who will have a good old feel and poke about, you'll be sent for a mammogram and probably an ultrasound and receive the results there and then.

I kept myself as busy as i could but im not gonna lie, it was a tough few weeks.

The encouraging thing is that you say its sore, cancer is rarely, if ever painful. I'm betting on a cyst - they tend to be hard smooth and moveable, but not always, i dont think mine was mobile, but it said on my report it was - what do i know :)

you have done the right thing by getting it checked quickly, because now you'll have less waiting to find out its all ok

Thank you all ??I know I shouldn't be worrying, apparently breast lumps are really common and it's hardly ever something to be worried about, it's just on my mind. It's all the what ifs I suppose.

Thank you for sharing your reassuring stories, it helps a lot to know that others have been in the same boat and have been fine ??

I hope my appointment is sooner rather than later. I've been quite stressed in work lately and I know having that on my mind too won't help.

Thanks again for the reassuring replies.

Sorry, I know this thread has somewhat disappeared amongst many others, but I'm really worried and didn't want to start a new one.

I have my appointment on Friday, and it is the longest wait ever.

I am so worried. The lump I think has gone a bit bigger.

I have pain in my shoulder blade and upper arm, and pain and numbness in my leg. I'm sure I'm not just imagining it, it's definitely there.

From what I'm googling this is bad.

I'm now beside myself with worry that not only is it something bad, it's something bad that has spread.

I'm so scared. Work was awful today because I was distracted and stressed, and I don't know how I'm going to get through tomorrow.

I'm so upset and worried. I am an anxious person so something like this is just my worst nightmare.

Sorry to post again, I'm just so worried.

Sending you best wishes too - I had a lump 18 months ago and the doctor said she was quite concerned and sent me off quickly to have it checked.... It felt like a long long wait so I can understand some of your anxiety ... Just hang on in there (not that you can do anything else) and wishing you well

Sorry meant to say mine turned out to be nothing sinister so hoping the same for you too.

Sorry you have this hanging over you OP, you sound very worried. I have had breast cancer, and I was told it's usually very very slow-growing, ie it could take years for any change in size to be obvious. So if your lump has got noticeably bigger in just a few days, I'd say it's unlikely to be sinister. Also, the fact that it's painful, with regional pain around it, suggests to me that there's some sort of inflammation there, which again I think is unlikely to be cancer. I'm not an expert, but I'd put money on you being one of the 90% who are fine

Thank you so much everyone. It really helps to know that others have been through the same and are ok.

It's the pain in my legs/arms/back that's really bothering me. I'm sure it's nothing, I'm sure it's got more to do with carrying heavy things, being on my feet all day etc. but it is so worrying. I've convinced myself that not only is it breast cancer, but also that it is breast cancer that is spread. I keep thinking why else would I have the pain/tingling, when in reality I'd probably have it anyway and just not notice.

I don't know how I'm going to get through tomorrow in work, I'm a teacher and trying to teach with this on my mind is near enough impossible. I just need it to be Friday now.

Thank you again for all the replies so far.

Just wanted to update and let anyone reading that I'm ok! Had a scan and it's just fatty tissue never been so happy to be told I had fatty tissue in my life! I was so worried, thank you to everyone who replied

Fantastic news- so pleased for you

Really pleased to read this - just checked back to see how you were. Have a great weekend!

Great news. I bet life seems sweet today!