Hi everyone,
I'm worried sick! I recently found a lump in my right breast. It's hard to explain where it is exactly its like under my nipple and its like a massive golf ball. It doesn't hurt. I also have pain at the side of my right breast that can sometimes hurt to touch. I'm not sure if that's just from poking around though.
So I went to see my GP today for an examination and my GP said that he notices that my right breast is bigger than the other and hangs lower and that he can feel 2 lumps. He 'thinks' that it is just my breast tissue and said he isn't concerned but told me to go back for another examination in a few weeks to see if anything changes / improves.
I'm worried sick.
I'm thinking the worst! I don't know how the hell I am gonna wait a few weeks and not go mad with worry! I'm having really dull but annoying head aches every day too. Don't know if it is from stress or what.
I don't know what I'm hoping to gain from this post, just needed to vent and I love this website
xx
Contact Breast Cancer Care (not saying it is just that they are very helpful and knowledgable,nice too) - the following is from their website
"Breast cancer care -Free Helpline
0808 800 6000
Our regular Helpline hours are:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Saturday, 10am-2pm
Please note: We are closed on English bank holidays
Our free, confidential Helpline is here to answer any questions about breast cancer or breast health.
Calls are answered by nurses and trained staff with experience of breast cancer. Whatever your concern, you can be confident we’ll understand the issues you might be facing, and that the information you’ll receive is clear and up to date.
We will also let you know where else you can go for further support and information.
'I've gained an enormous amount from the Helpline. The main thing has been to stop anxieties escalating, but also much needed information. Gaining information helps with decision making and feeling more in control. I honestly don't know what I'd have done without the Helpline.'
Helpline user
Whatever your situation or background
The Helpline receives calls from people in many different situations and backgrounds, including:
women and men with breast cancer or breast health concerns
friends, relatives, partners and children of people with breast cancer
healthcare professionals."
No problem and please feel free to pick up the phone to them any time and as many times as you need to - I once rang them five times in one day!
They do some great leaflets too, sent me a couple which helped reassure me.