Found a hard pea sized lump ...

I was examined again yesterday by a doctor who unfortunately found more lumps in both breasts. I have been given an appointment for 14th July at breast clinic but they have said for me to ring back every day as I'm at the top of the cancellation list. Just going to try and get on with life until then! 

I had no pain at all in my breasts where there was lumps, but following the two exams I've had over the weekend and yesterday my breasts are aching and in pain from where they have been disturbed. Did anyone else have this? X

Hello and I can only imagine how it makes you feel when family, friends try to be positive and try to cheer you up.  I think they want you to be optimistic but it is scary right now because of the unknown.  Sometimes people don’t know what to say.  
I was 71 when diagnosed so it is definitely different when you are older but I was so scared too. 
By the way my breasts were sore after so much prodding and poking and squeezing but it got better after a few days.  
I am praying that your diagnosis is not cancer but so glad you are getting a thorough evaluation.  

• Hi Barbara, 

I keep thinking to myself if I'm this scared just waiting for the screening I can't imagine the fear men and women feel at the point of diagnosis. 

I hope you have an amazing support system around you ️ 

I'm glad to hear it goes off after a few days, it's quite annoying I keep having moments where I forget what's happening then my boob hurts and I remember! Frustrating. 

Thank you for the well wishes I'll definitely update on here following my appointment xx

Actually I found out that I had DCIS the day after my stereotactic breast biopsy.  The radiologist called me and then I saw the breast surgeon the next day.  I just felt that I had cancer as I had had so many mammograms and never had a recall until that time. After that it was one test after another and I don’t know why my surgeon recommended Breast MRI but that showed something on my left breast ( couldn’t feel lump or anything on ultrasound).  Turned out to be invasive ductal cancer stage 1 grade 2.  Small tumor 3mm with 6mm DCIS.  All in all I was very busy so didn’t have too much time to think about things.  Kept exercising, eating well and tried to sleep well as I knew how important that was but actually lost 10 pounds during all this as my stress level was still high.  I was slim anyway but did level off at about 115 so that was that.  
I am over 3 years post treatment and in hormone blockers for 2 more years but feeling good and thankful.  
Just remember these are your feelings and embrace them anyway.  I think if you can try not to get too stressed it will help.  I watched some comedies and danced around in the mornings listening to soul music which always helps my stress level.  
Wishing you a good report.  

I'm so sorry i must have missed the notification from this comment.

Thank you for sharing your experience with me. It does seem from reading the majority of posts on here that the waiting only continues once diagnosed! 

10 days now until my appointment. It is frustrating to me that when I ring for cancellations they said "are you under 40" and I say yes, and then they say oh well no cancellations for under 40s. It's frustrating that I have so many signs and symptoms and yet they won't see me sooner because of my age and I've got an appointment on the 14th day of the 2 week rule, and have to suffer the long wait. 

I'm still fully convinced and prepared to be told I have cancer. The absolute state of my breasts after further feeling I'd be surprised if I don't have cancer that has spread. 

I don’t know if this is helpful or not but I am also in my 30s and just went through the two week wait process. It’s been one of the most scary times of my life. They told me at the appointment that the lump was indeterminate on ultrasound so they biopsied. They said they would call if it was fine or invite me in for an appointment if not. I waited a week and then they called yesterday for me to go in for an appointment today. Like you I was absolutely convinced it was cancer and couldn’t see any other outcome. I’m so grateful to say the biopsy came back as benign. All of that is to say please don’t assume the worst and dont believe that gut instinct! I had the exact same feeling and was (thankfully) totally wrong. Take care and I hope the wait passes quickly for you. 

Thankyou so much ️ I needed this! So glad you got good news xxx

Hi KJB1384

So sorry you're having to wait for a diagnosis, I know how scary it is! 14 days seems such a long time to wait & worry but it really won't make any difference to your outcome if it turns out you do have cancer. 

It's all terrifying for you,  but....and its a big BUT .....you've done exactly the right thing by seeing your doctor. That was a difficult but a brave step and I'm sure you'll find the same strength to cope with whatever the outcome is going to be. It sounds like you have a wonderful husband & supportive friends & family around you too. 

I found reading a huge help..nothing like losing yourself in a good book when you need distraction! 

Wishing you all the best x

Hi all, 

I had my appointment today. Two lumps in my left breast were fine and just glandular tissue. 

The original lump in my right breast has been biopsied 3 times. It was painless completely, aching a little now the numbing is wearing off. 

The lump is shaped mostly like a fibroadenoma, but on the bottom right there is an irregular shaping which is why they have biopsied it. 

The consultant said I should hear within 2-3 weeks and was so kind and gentle, he sat and talked me through the scan pictures and explained the shaping and why it looks like a fibroadenoma but also has concerning characteristics. 

I feel relieved to have that appointment done and the biopsies taken. 

Has anyone had a similar experience as above and what was the outcome please? X