Breast lump. Terrified.

[Badtiming]

I found a lump in my breast last night. It doesn't hurt except when it gets pressed IYSWIM.

I've seen the GP today who says that some of it moves and some doesn't. She seemed to think this was mixed news.

I wish I had gone sooner. My breast was really sore earlier last month and I didn't find anything then. Also about 10 days ago I thought I felt something there when I was leaning against something but I obviously didn't check properly. I don't know how on earth I didn't feel it. Now I've found it it seems quite large (about the size of an olive).

I'm all panicky, and have a headache. My panic makes me a bit short of breath so I've got the big C in lungs and brain now too.

Anyone got any happy breast lump stories to help get me through until I see a specialist later in the week.

What will the specialist do? I'm going private, so will he do a mammogram there and then? The timing is so shite, what with Xmas round the corner. Will I be able t know what this all is before then?

Sorry - meant to write that I've convinced myself that it is in my brain and lungs.

Sorry. Really struggling.

I didn't find a lump in my boob - an A & E doctor did. Don't be hard on yourself. These things are not always obvious.

The lump I had was looked at and left, because I was pg, and they couldn't find anything obvious. When my dd was 1, the lump was still there and by then, obvious even to me, so off I went to the doc.

Don't start looking things up, and try not to worry until you have been seen, and it is clearer what is going on.

You will probably have a mammogram, and possibly a scan. You could also have a needle test, which is a bit like a minor biopsy. They are unlikely to do a biopsy until they have a reasonable idea of what they are looking at.

I hope you are alright. As I said, please try not to worry. It won't make anything better, and remember, you are doing all you can to sort this out, and the breast doctors are very good.

What is your GP doing?

I had the same thing earlier this year the GP said it fell within the "referred in two weeks rule".

I had a mammogram and an ultrasound and it was found to be "just a lump, probably linked to hormones" as my period was due.

I was beside myself, and it hurt too when I pressed it.

Please dont worry, you have done the right thing in getting it checked now.

I waited to see the consultant straight after my mammogram and he gave me the all clear there and then. In fact the technician doing the ultrasound told me the same thing.

Dont let it spoil your Christmas.

Most lumps are benign- comfort yourself with that thought.

Most BC happens to women over 50 - not all, sure, but the younger you are, the less likely it is to be cancer.

Has your dr contacted the consultant and do you have a date for your scan etc?

If not, push for it.

No one can tell you not to worry, but try to get the tests as soon as you can and you will feel more in control.

I've booked an appointment with a breast specialist on Friday as otherwise it would have been the two week wait - do that would have meant nothing until after Xmas - happy bloody Xmas that will be.

I'm hoping it will be more than just a consultation with him / her as if there is any doubt I don't want to have to have this hanging over me for a second longer than it has to.

sc - were you OK? How long did you have the lump for in total then?

BT, if you are seeing a specialist privately you can probably get a scan and/or mammo done on the spot if needs be - and even a needle biopsy if he thinks it necessary. My specialist has a 'one-stop' clinic night, in which most of his first-timer appointments are.

Breast lumps, I discovered when I first had one (actually, it was 'lumpy tissue', to quote my consultant ) are incredibly common and 90% of them are benign. So the odds are hugely on your side.

Mine hurt when pressed, and soreness came and went a bit, and it all turned out to be hormonal lumpiness - that said, no one could have reassured me, and rightly so, except a medical professional. So I won't expect you to be at peace till you've seen yours

Here's wishing you a happy outcome, and well done for taking such fast action - both in terms of breast health and in terms of mental health!

Hi

I discovered a large lump in my breast during first tri. I went to a private specialist who gave me an ultrasound. He said as it moves, it was unlikely to be anything but took a biopsy (needle inserted into lump to get sample of cells) and it came back normal. I haven't had any pain with it. Private is quick with results but depends on how close your appointment is to Christmas.

Wishing you a happy outcome too.

I've had two lumps investigated, both just fibrous tissue. Both were left in (although I was given the option of having them removed, if they bothered me), so I still have two lumps in there! You can get benign cysts, benign hormonal lumpiness, benign fibrous tissue... plenty of benign lumpiness on offer in the region!

How'd it go? Thinking of you.

It didn't go to well. Looks like it is cancer, so happy bloody Xmas to me.

Feel less stress than when I didn't know, oddly but do feel rather shocked.

I'll find out the full details on Wednesday.

Keep Calm & Carry On.

Badtiming, I'm so sorry. Thats utterly crap timing, never mind bad...just hope Wednesday brings reassuring information, a plan, some good support.

I can imagine the less stress, and also, to some extent, the shock - makes sense. Take good care of yourself, I always find shock makes me horribly accident-prone.

Did the doctor put you in touch with a breast care nurse? I think they can be wonderful sources of support and information in between appointments....

I am sorry to hear your news. it is a great shock to find out that it's probably cancer. They will do lots of tests and all sorts of other things. They need to find out what the lump is, and then they will need to do lots more tests on you. Lymph node biopsies, and masses of other things. Hopefully they will keep you informed as they go along, so you understand what is happening.

Keep your pecker up, if you can, and don't look things up on the internet as it probably won't apply to you!