Found lumps awaiting breast clinic

Sorry also must add that my right breast feels heavy almost like I’ve pulled a muscle

Hi Mumof3

i felt a lump in my left breast in October and I was seen really quickly by everyone. Prepare to be at the clinic for a while. They will do as many tests as they think necessary to find out exactly what’s going on and then advise on the course of treatment, or tell you to go home. I just knew instinctively what I was dealing with. Luckily enough I think (and hope) everything was caught early. I had a lumpectomy and I’ve started hormone tablets. Radio to start this week for a few days only and no chemo needed. How quick was all of that! I am feeling very well atm, as yet I’ve no idea how radio will make me feel. 

I would say to you to try to keep calm, which is easier said than done sometimes and you will soon be through it all, whatever that may be. All you need to do is take care of yourself and let everybody else do the rest and they will. 

Very best of luck to you. Do let us know what happens.

Thank you for replying. Sorry to hear your news but glad you was dealt with quickly and hoping that’s the end of the journey for you 

can you tell me where abouts in your breast was the lump and what did it feel like? Did your breast feel heavy and did you get any discharge from the nipple?

Hi Mumof3.88 I'm so sorry you are going through this, the waiting is the absolute worst.  Everyone is different so I wouldn't worry about what others have experienced as you will only get yourself worked up even more.  

The process for me was, mammogram, then enhanced mammogram imaging, then referred for ultrasound, then biopsies, then MRI before being booked in for a lumpectomy.  Lot's of agonising waiting in between all these. I imagine you will have similar tests done with a biopsy recommended if they see anything in the mammogram or ultrasound.

Hopefully it turns out to be nothing but just know that if it is cancer that breast cancer is very treatable these days and has a high success rate.  

Wishing you all the best and hope you get good news on Thursday.  Keep in touch if you need to talk.

Mumof3.88 so sorry you feeling so stressed.  Just to warn you that the respondents in this forum will have had a breast cancer diagnosis because all though  we do get many people in your position once they get the all clear after a visit to breast clinic and shared the good news they don't hang around .

Glad you have an appointment quickly and hopefully it will be a one stop shop.  I never had a lump and was recalled from my first routine screening to a one stop clinic.  So I had repeat mammogram, then ultrasound, then biopsy with a results appointment a week later.  This took about 4 hours as then they had 5 ladies in clinic together but now due to COVID i guess they don't do it like this. 

Good luck with your appointment and let us know how you get on x

Hi Mumof3.88, sorry you find yourself here, but good you’re being checked out on Thursday. Try not to dwell on the what ifs atm, keep busy and keep reminding yourself that most breast issues aren’t cancer. I’ve had referrals since I was 21 and have collected: nodular breasts (?!); duct ectasia (tearing pain in one breast after breast feeding); fibroadenoma (felt like a hard pea); cysts; and finally, bingo, cancerous lump at 59. Duly excavated, radiated and now on long term hormone therapy. Breast cancer is very treatable these days. 

Wishibg you well, good advice to prepare for long visit and lots of tests and procedures. Better now than it used to be - my fibroadenoma was only diagnosed after several weeks of one test, then wait for results, another test, wait again, and another wait to take the beast out, at last revealed to be benign. Better to have the bulk of the investigations all on the same day, hard though it is. Sending love and a big virtual hug, HFxx

Hi

I noticed a lump in bed one night, slightly up and to the left of my nipple. It was just hard and attached. No discharge, or pain of any kind. Not moveable in any way.

Breast cancer is never far from my mind atm. I lost Mum to breast cancer last March, so it’s always something I thought I might get. 

Very best of luck to you. Scream, shout, cry, whatever gets you through the next few days. I may join you!!

xx