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.
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. I would be lying if I said a biopsy won't hurt. I didn't find it too bad and I'm sure they will take your pain into account. I would have some paracetamol an hour before your appointment which wll help. The staff will be very supportive and guide you through it. Remember, whilst at the moment you don't know what it is, you will be in good hands with experts to get to the bottom of it and srt out whatever treatment you might need. You're already on the journey to getting it sorted. Keep us updated, we're in this together . 
