I found a large lump in my left breast about 3 weeks ago, I found it while exercising (trying to reduce pregnancy weight). Definitely not there before pregnancy and I didn't feel it during breastfeeding. I stopped breastfeeding around 2 months. (I expressed then fed by bottle and did suffer with engorged boobs).
I had my appointment at hospital booked in through gp, I went Wed. Had scans, biopsy (5) 3 from boob lump and 2 under arm.
All I know it's not a cyst. I'm petrified. I have my results Mon.
I have a 3year old girl and husband and we have recently added a little boy who is now 7 months and has down syndrome. I really don't know what I'm going to do. Feeling and thinking all sorts at the moment. Very confused about the process.
I feel sick at the thought of having to tell or cope with it being not good news when I get home to my kids. I know I will have to if that's the case but how I just don't know....
Sorry for being negative but it's where my head is right now. I just keep thinking about my family.
Ah so sorry to hear your feeling this way if you click on my profile you will be able to see what type cancer / treatment etc I am going through like you I have just had a wee baba girl age 9 months last week . Stay positive tho to you have all your results I know easier said than done my results was given to me there and then on the day even before they had full report back . Good luck will be thinking about you and lots of fabulous people on here always helpful sending you lots of hugs x
Thank you for your support.
Sorry to hear you in a similar situation. I'm just finding it hard to talk about it all and how I feel because it is upsetting my parents etc. I'm trying to be positive but it is large the lump probably golf ball size. I just don't know how I've not noticed it. So I'm mad at myself now too.
Hope you get positive results xx
Big hugs to you too x
Hi JoE3
Welcome and sorry to hear that you may have breast cancer. It’s perfectly understandable that you are afraid that it’s cancer. Easy to say I know but try to stay positive until you get your results, the lump may be benign. The first time I had a mammogram they found a lump and they did a biopsy and the lump turned out to be benign. If it does turn out to be cancer you can rest assured that your medical team will do everything in their power to make sure that your treatment are as easy on you as possible.
I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer last September and apart from a couple of blips I didn’t have too hard a time of it during treatment. I was able to get out for a walk everyday even if it was only a short one.
Wishing you the best of luck with your results on Monday.
Best wishes
Daisy53
Ah I was the same as yourself I have big family mum & dad and 5 sisters and I am trying to be so strong for my mum & dad my poor mum has taken it sore hard she ask why cudnt it be her and not me bless . Girl I thought the same my felt really big and I did fine it showed on the Sunday and straight to docs Monday seen two weeks etc . But on the mammogram it was 2cm /3 . I think it’s more in our heads if you get me thinking it’s bigger then I also near but my head away as thought felt one on other breast so much worrying . The main thing is now you have noticed it and sending you all the support you need I’m hoping for best outcome for you. Ah thank you no sleep for me tonight so worried what will be said tomorrow etc but i will take whatever treatment he says to be here for my family. I’m always here to chat xx
Hi
I m in a similar situation to you, if your appointment was today for follow up I hope it went well . I discovered a lump also in my left breast, biopsy last week and told definitely not a cyst although they did indicate breast cancer. Like you I m just awaiting the outcome of the biopsies, its felt like a really long wait although only a few days. I have too children too so can completely understand the fears about telling the kids, it’s one of the most emotional thoughts for me. Hope your results are positive. Sending hugs x
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