Breast lump- to see GP or wait???

[Redannie118]

Ok guys really need some advice as a bit freaked out. Will stick to the facts. Found a lump in my right breast yesterday. No idea how long its been there- I dont check regularly( Bad bad I know)
Its hard, unmoveable and feels quite deep in the tissue, however its easy to feel and DH found it straight away without me needing to tell him where it was.
Its about the size of a brussel sprout and feels a bit bumpy, like a tightly knotted ball of string
No swelling, inflamation, discharge etc. Lump is not painful.
Im 47 and not on any hormonal BC. 2 DS- both adults now. Not menopausal yet- still very regular.
No breast cancer history in family, but sister and mum both had womb cancer.
Ive been very anemic for last 6 months- heamoglobin levels 8.2. Ive just had an iron infusion. Not clear as to what has caused this.
Have a chronic long term health condtion( Systemic Sclerosis)
Ok- so current climate considered- should i be phoning gp on Monday? Or should I track the lump over the course of my cycle to see if it changes? Im currently day 10 into my 32 day cycle.
If i phone GP will they even be able to see or examine me?
Any advice/ thoughts would be great.

[Redannie118]

Thank you so much to everyone- as i said before the support and info ive recieved have been a lifesaver. Iwill update next wed with biopsy results. Thanks again and enjoy the long weekend as best you all can xx

[devildeepbluesea]

Just caught up. Sorry to hear the diagnosis, but as PP have already said, you acted swiftly and as a result it's been caught early and your treatment can begin. Wishing you the very best.

[SnowsInWater]

Sorry it wasn’t the news you wanted. As others have said pop over to the cancer support thread here, it really helps. I would also wait until there is a treatment plan before telling your kids. Mine were 16, 20 and 25 when I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer last year and the hardest bit for me was dealing with their reactions. I found it exhausting.

[tribpot]

Very sorry to hear this Redannie188. It sounds as if you have a Stage 1A cancer based on reading the Breast Cancer Now descriptions.

I don't think you need to rush a decision about telling your children - you might want to wait until you know more next week. I tend to find that people assume every illness has a treatment plan this makes them feel more under control. When there isn't a plan (yet) they may pester you with questions you can't answer and don't want to keep discussing.

On the other hand, you might want their support whilst you wait to hear back from the hospital - whichever course of action you feel is right for you is the right one.

Take care of yourself - there are always people here to talk.

[Wolfiefan]

I’m sorry it wasn’t the news you wanted. But it does sound like early stages and at least you can now get a treatment plan. Good luck with the next steps OP.

[Borntobeamum]

I’m pleased you got a swift diagnosis. I had colon cancer and waiting for results is worse than actually knowing in my opinion. Once you have a diagnosis. Things tend to move swiftly and that’s always reassuring.
I’ll be thinking of you x x x

[weebarra]

Hand holding here. I'm six years on from where you are. You will get through this.
There's a cancer thread in general health. I found it a lifesaver when I was diagnosed. You're likely now to see your oncologist who will work out with the multidisciplinary team what your treatment plan will be.
I was stage 3,triple negative, so needed chemo, then surgery, then radiotherapy.

It's really hard, but don't google. All the information on the internet is out of date.

[RUSU92]

Oh shit. Well it sounds like you caught it early so it should be reasonably straightforward, but still a shock

I don’t know about next steps but I know there’s a couple of long running threads on here that might help. Or maybe start a new thread, as otherwise you’ll just get loads of people coming on here not reading the full thread and telling you to go and get it checked!!

[Redannie118]

Thanks all yeah my dh is an absolute angel. Im most worried about telling kids. They are 18, 19 and 21so not little but even so :(

[Wagsandclaws]

Ah OP I'm really, really sorry. It does sound like it's entirely treatable and not in the lymph nodes is good.

So glad you went when you did.

[MrsGibbs]

So sorry op, but like pp said it's a good job you had it looked at.
Hope you have plenty of support in rl

[HyggeTygge]

Shit OP I am so sorry. Thank God you got it looked at. Have you got support at home?

[Redannie118]

Forgot to say lymph nodes clear so thats good news

[Redannie118]

Hi guys- so its cancer. The mammogram and ultrasound confirmed. Its 19mm across so smaller than first thought. Lots of fibrosis in surrounding area but no other tumours in either breast. Had biopsy today to confirm cancer type and they attached a clip to the mass. I get the results of biopsy next wed and i now have a dedicated nurse. Strangley im very calm. I think i knew it deep down. Anybody knows what happens next?

[Newcornishmama]

💐💐💐

[Gunpowder]

Fingers crossed for you OP.

[mumsiedarlingrevolta]

fingers crossed @Redannie118 let us know how it goes

[MrsGibbs]

Good luck op

[UncomfortableSilence]

Hope all goes well.

[Sameold2020]

Good luck, op. Thinking of you.

[devildeepbluesea]

Best of luck OP.

[Redannie118]

Thanks for all well wishes :)

[AvocadoPrime]

Good luck OP
I'm glad it isn't a long wait!

[Wolfiefan]

Really hoping everything goes well for you OP. Wishing you the very best of luck. Xx

[RUSU92]

Glad your appointment has come through quickly. Let us know how you get on