Hi all, I am just looking for anyone who has been in a similar situation. I am currently 35 weeks pregnant and a couple of days ago was examining my boobs as I noticed them becoming firmer due to pregnancy. I noticed a hard pea sized (if not smaller) lump around 12 o'clock above my areola on my left breast.
Obviously, I immediately panicked as I have never been in this situation before and have my first baby arriving so soon! Thankfully, I got seen by my GP 2 days later who did a thorough examination and felt the lump. He said no signs of infection and no raised lymph nodes but has referred me for an ultrasound.
The lump is hard and not noticeably moveable but does get deeper the more I press. It's hard to tell as it's very small, just much more pronounced than the other lumpy areas around my nipple. It's painless, although if I keep pressing, the area gets slightly tender but nothing super noticeable.
Dr said he is almost certain it is some kind of swollen milk gland / pregnancy related lump - especially with it's location, but obviously cannot see it to diagnose anything. I am freaking out because it has the typical characteristics of a cancer lump. However, it doesn't appear to be growing and smooth and round.
For reference, I am 30yo, no history of BC and no other symptoms - other than being 35 weeks pregnant which is absolutely not ideal and the wait for this ultrasound now has just taken away the enjoyment of preparing for my baby girl to arrive.
Just looking for some reassurance, thank you in advance x