I’m a 21 year old woman, I noticed a white mark near my left nipple and the whole boob has been aching (kind of feels like when I went through puberty) that boob was always been bigger than the other. I have no discharge I don’t think but I think I can feel a very small lump under my nipple but again I’m not sure.
I noticed the white makes (almost like stretch marks) on Thursday and then Friday the pain started to develop. I’m only hoping if it is cancer that I’ve caught it early.
i’m incredibly scared. I called 111 and they said a clinician will call me at some point and I’m still waiting on their call. I really don’t want it to be cancer. I keep having anxiety spurts, for a bit I’ll cry but then I’ll convince myself I’m okay.
my friend said today that there’s no point in worrying because it might be nothing and I know there’s no point in worrying but that doesn’t stop me from worrying seeing as I have severe anxiety and have done since I was 5.
please if you have been through a similar experience or are going through a similar experience let me know. It’ll put my mind at ease, even if you have been diagnosed, it helps to know someone is there.
You are young. If and only if it is then things can be done like freezing eggs etc. Any treatment plan will be tailored to you and all things considered. There will be plenty of time to discuss matters. Try not to worry as it will just tire you out physically and mentally. Distract yourself with something you enjoy x
I will come back after I’ve had the appointment! You and the other person who has replied has really helped. It’s nice to know people care.
Thank you! I’ve had anxiety for a very long time so my life is always worry, worry, worry! I’ll do my best to keep calm.
No problem. People were very kind to me when I first posted after surgery so I'm paying it forward so to speak, if I can help someone after my experience then I will x
It definitely means a lot to me and to be honest, it’s helping me get through the panic x
Yes we do care and to hear that you are well would lift many of us at a difficult time so go get checked and come back tomorrow and let us know . We will support you whatever ! X
Jayne ️
Again, thank you so much! I think if it is cancer I’ll just take to take each day as it comes, you know? My main goal will be survival and that’s the mindset I have right now, even if it is for 5 mins haha :) I’ll come back with updates soon!
Brilliant that's good set your alarm and try and get some sleep . Don't worry it doesn't help !
Jayne X
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