Found a lump

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Hi all

I've been lurking around for 3 weeks and have now found the courage to join you all. I hope its okay to post here.

I don't feel like I really belong here as I haven't had a diagnosis yet. I've been reading up on a lot of the posts and you ladies are so strong, encouraging and in my eyes superheroes

I've just got a few questions. I found a lump around 2cm 3 weeks ago in my right breast just to the right and slightly above my nipple. The lump is solid and round and in my opinion not irregular in shape. A few weeks prior to finding the lump my breast was aching and nipple area throbbing for about 3 days. I went to GP and I have been referred but 3 weeks in and still no appt, I chased the referral and was told due to Covid waiting times have increased, oh great! GP thinks its a cyst which obviously I'm happy to hear. I've since had my period and it's still there.

I've obviously done lots of reading and wondered what's meant by movable? I mean I can just about move it from side to side but couldn't do anymore than that, is that classed as movable or should I be able to move it around my breast?

It's not painful at all, I found it whilst in the shower. I'm 44 so obviously hormones are changing . I'm probably making a mountain out of a molehill and it's more than likely to be nothing at all to worry about. Should I go private or get it checked for peace of mind? Just wondered if any of you have thought you had a cyst but turned out to be cancerous?

Sorry for the long post, I haven't spoken to anyone about it. I mentioned it to my husband but didn't want him to worry so just said 'ah it's nothing, all just routine'. I have 4 amazing children, don't want to worry them either.

Thank you for reading

Xxx

Tired Minion over 3 years ago

hello and welcome. It can be a worrying time to find a lump and then have to wait for appointments. Covid has really messed this up for a lot of us. It does depend where you are in the country as to waiting game. We all hate this game but have no choice in playing it. I waited 3 weeks for appointment and then another week for diagnosis. Click my name to read more. I'm afraid I can't comment on your lump as they are all different. The lump won't suddenly change so perhaps it's more of a time to keep yourself busy as worrying will not help. It is hard when your mind has other ideas! Sorry I feel I've not been much help but you aren't on your own and as no one has replied I thought I would.

Keep going...one day at a time x

Pumpkinpie2002 over 3 years ago

Hi Magic Mummy as far as I am aware there is a 2 week urgent referral that should be done for things like this. If I were you I would call your gp and chase it, like you say it is most likely nothing but all of us here will tell you that you need to get it checked ASAP just in case x

Magic Mummy over 3 years ago in reply to Pumpkinpie2002

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I've just had a phone call and my appt isn't until 19th August. That will be 5 weeks since referral, that means another 2 weeks of worry for me! I'm contemplating going private just to end the worry.

I really should stop reading too, as it doesn't do us any good does it?

Tired Minion over 3 years ago in reply to Magic Mummy

Maybe ring them and ask to be put on a cancellation list. Its hard not to read. Personally, by all means read here for support but Mr Google is not helpful and outdated and very US biased so avoid it if you can. keep an eye on lump so you can tell doctor but try not to worry and keep yourself busy if you can - worrying on its own can be exhausting so try and do things you may enjoy instead. Write any fears or questions down so they are out your head - this was one suggested to me. Private appointment up to you but you'll still benefit from the NHS system if you stay in it rather than to-ing and fro-ing from private. x

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