So last week my right breast started to hurt. I didn't think much of it as sometimes that happens around my cycle. But by Friday it was really painful, so called the doctor. He gave me antibiotics, but told me I had to go in as he was concerned over my description of the pain as he said it did not sound normal.
Monday I went into the doctors. She was lovely, but obviously concerned. My nipple is 5 times larger on one side and there is an obviously lump My right breast also feels different to my left. She said it could be an infection, however, it is not presenting like an infection, I have no temperature, I am not in any risk group for infection and since the antibiotics it has got worse not better. So she has referred me for an urgent referral to the cancer clinic at the hospital.
Reading other peoples comments in places it seems there could be a little bit of a wait for this I have been told I should be seen within two weeks, so 19th October. If I dont hear anything I am to call the doctor back. Doing some research on google (I know its the worst place to get information), it presents most like IBC but could be pagets disease. A close friend of mine died two years ago after an 8yr battle with breast cancer, so you can imagine I am pretty scared she was only 35. I have two people that I care for and I am wondering how on earth I will continue to do this if the worst is diagnosed. And I have no support. No friends or family near me. Which is now highlighted because I am so worried about this. he
I know that both pagets and IBC are extremely rare forms of BC. So I could be worried for nothing. I think the worst is definately not knowing. I feel a bit of a fraud messaging here when I haven't had a diagnoses. But you will all know what I am currently going through. The dreaded wait. And its also so painful. If I remove my bra its even worse so I end up keeping it on so the boob doesnt move. But it still hurts everytime the fabric rubs against it.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community.
I am so sorry to read about your ongoing concerns but I hope you will find the support available in the community helpful at this difficult and challenging time.
Talking with others who are or have walked the same path will help you navigate this unwanted journey.
The New to Community is like the Community Reception area and as there are many cancer types and experiences so likewise the Community has many support groups so can I recommend you start by joining our supportive Breast cancer group as this will be a good place for you to connect with other folks who may be on the same cancer treatment pathway.
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All the very best ((hugs))
