Strange breast mass/lump

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Just looking for a hand hold really until I can get to the doctors. Four years ago I was diagnosed with a fibroadenoma underneath the nipple. Two years ago I went to get it checked out again as I thought it had grown. They did an ultra sound and it was fine. I have been rather obsessively checking my breasts for the last month... prodding and poking and now it feels there is a harder mass just below my fibroadenoma . I wouldn't call it a hard lump and it feels really ropey. It does feel harder on this side than my right breast but when I push down I can feel the same ropey texture on both breasts. It just seems the side where I have the fibroadenoma is the tissue below it feels harder. But I'm not sure if this is because my obsessive prodding and Poking over the past month. I'm booking an appointment tomorrow but just hate that it is so hard to check your boobs, as you always come across rouge lumpiness and bumps and it's hard not to panic. To whoever has read this, thank you. I just needed a space to get my anxiety out xxx

Yes, first thing Friday morning. Consultant casually said I should just show up during his already booked clinic which caused the nurses some chaos!

I hope the days go quickly for you.

I can't make tags work properly tonight but I'm glad you got your application done Whoknows11, I'm sorry you're still in the wait and see club. Most likely outcome is good news though. Got to keep reminding ourselves of this.

Today's presentation was live streamed and recorded! My colleague asked if we could have a copy and I was very clear that I do NOT want to watch it back thank you very much! I'll live in blissful ignorance of any boob touching.

I had the same as you OP. Turns out my breasts are very fibrous so feel ropey and longish lumps but all okay.

@Modda thanks for taking the time to reply really appreciate it xxx

Hi all. I had a phone call from the hospital this morning asking me to go back in on Saturday afternoon for more tests and to see the consultant. Can’t help but panic a little that it’s so soon, but then again I’m grateful that it is.

I’m trying to think positive by working really hard on a deadline, but it’s really hard not to let the mind spiral anyway.

@EightToSixer they did say they might see you in a few days either way and more tests must mean they need more information? Hopefully they will be able to give you some answers.

I'm counting down hours now, hoping I can actually sleep tonight and tomorrow gives an outcome. Nearly finished the antibiotics and sporting a bit of a bruise from the aspiration last week. I got excited earlier because I had an email to say my record had been updated and I thought maybe I'd be able to see some details but they'd just added a backdated "interventional radiology" appointment to last week. I already knew about that, having been there!

On the upside, today's presentation went well, I forgot that there were "important people" attending. I might have done a more professional job if I remembered instead of making bad jokes! Good feedback though

@VerityUnreasonble I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and hope that you sleep well after your big presentation.

Hi eight oh that's scary, I'm not surprised you're worried. It's probably just a clinic they can fit you into, but I hope the wait isn't too horrible for you x

I had my normal 3 yearly mammogram last year, 4th time so not a newbie.
A week later the results came through that something had shown on the scan, so an appointment was made at my local hospital brest clinic.
After another mammogram it was found to be a cluster of small lumps, a biopsy taken and upshot was they were something called papillomas.
Had them removed via suction and fortunately found not to be cancerous.

Was told I'd be called back earlier than normal for a yearly check...which happens to be next early next month so keeping my fingers crossed that all is OK

Such a worry though.

In and out this morning. Infection cultures are back. Another set of antibiotics prescribed.

Have to go back for a rescan on Wednesday when they will "tell me what it is"

Still hanging out in limbo!

Oh gosh that's a hassle @VerityUnreasonble is it an abscess? Or an infection somewhere? I have to wait til Tuesday, feels like forever!

Definitely an abscess which they are (quite aggressively!) treating. They just weren't sure if there was something else going on.

The slightly mad but likeable consultant has insisted I can just pop in and see him after the rescan to discuss the results, despite not actually being booked into that clinic. My letter just has a big handwritten note on it saying "to see Dr X after scan". If I had to manage his clinics it would drive me mad but as a patient I quite like it!

We had one like that! Would send me round for scans and blood tests for dc with a note or just an email sent - they hated it as they were all booked up.

Oh @VerityUnreasonble that’s frustrating to have another wait. I hope the new antibiotics don’t make you feel crappy.

seeing as we are all in limbo maybe we should start dancing?

Hey girls. Hope everyone is holding up ok.

My appointment is on Monday afternoon and I'm starting to shut myself a bit now 😬

@herbygarden how are you getting on?

@overthinkersanonnymus what stage are you? Is this your first appointment? Or a follow up? I hope you manage to get some relaxation in this weekend despite the limbo

May I join you ladies? I'd been getting shooting pains and sometimes a deep ache in 1 breast. I went the Dr's on 19th April and she felt both breasts. They are notoriously lumpy, always have been but she said the left was more lumpy then right..eek. I was put on the 2 week referral. Finally got an appointment through last week for 5th June. I'm not Googling as I know thats the worst thing to do. My husband is in bits though. 😩 He cathastrophises everything bless him so trying to help him whilst obviously worrying somewhat about myself. Hoping for positive outcomes for everyone.

I had pains in the breast and went to get an ultrasound. It was fine and the dr told me pain in the breast isn't normally cancer

I think that isn't strictly true though. My Aunty had pain and hers turned out to be cancer and shes currently undergoing chemo. But clinging on to the hope that mine isn't anything sinister. Pleased you had a good result.

@EightToSixer my first appointment is on Monday. Luckily I think the hospital is a one stop shop in regards to scans and biopsy's etc. Hopefully they'll just pay me on thr head and send me on my way with nothing to worry about.

I'm constantly touching my boob now so I've found all sorts of other lumps and bumps. The one I'm concerned about is quite small, may the size of a poppy seed and a bit hard but does seem to move around a bit 🤞🏻

Welcome @Welshy26 are you Wales based?

@Welshy26 you are very welcome to come sit and wait with us.

I hope you brought biscuits?

When I'm stressed I eat, and shop. I've had all sorts of lovely food this week and bought 3 new dresses. If I don't get an actual result soon neither I nor my wardrobe will fit in the house.

Hi yes, I'm in Wales. I've brought rum and coke...would that suffice? 😋

May I join the handholding?

Found a lump on Easter Saturday. Found a second lump, further into the armpit, a few days later. GP saw me on the Tuesday, referred me on. Saw a doctor on the Friday, who ordered mammogram and ultrasound. No one stop shop here.

Lovely radiologist started off with words like suspicious and then confirmed she thinks it's cancer. She took five biopsies, which confirmed it.

So, I have triple negative breast cancer, grade 3, including two affected lymph nodes. One was the second lump I felt.

Current plan is chemo, lumpectomy, radiotherapy.

To anyone waiting for news, I have everything crossed for you. Chase for appointments if needs be. The NHS is excellent but they are rushed off their feet.