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tracey33091
tracey33091

Hi, just waiting for an appointment for a mammogram. As found 2 lumps & swelling. Now I have a sore nipple. Trying to stay positive, but I am totally aware that my boobs is larger than my other one. Any advise would be welcome. 

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  • sally_14743
    sally_14743 tracey33091

    Posted

    Hi 

    it’s a stressful process and it doesn’t matter how many times you find a lump and go through the process even though each time it’s non cancerous you are always fearful that this time it’s cancerous. But the reality is it’s more often not cancerous. 

    The good thing is nowadays your appointment should give you a good idea what you have by the end of the appointment .. mammogram then ultrasound .. they usually take a core biopsy with the ultrasound it doesn’t hurt they use local anaesthetic and it’s like a little staple gun that takes a tiny piece of your lump. .. at this point the expert can usually give you an idea what you may have . Then you go back in a week for your results .

    i have had 3 breast lumps removed one when age 22 another age 41 and then another last year age 53 all non cancerous . 

    Nowadays they can remove small lumps with a core biopsy without having an operation. Amazing wish they had been able to do that with my first two ..

    i know you will only relax when you know but my advice if it is cancer stress when they tell you . Until then don’t worry about what may never be ..

    thinking of you it’s so horrible ..

    • tracey33091
      tracey33091 sally_14743

      Posted

      Thank you, I had a call from hospital today for my appointment on Tuesday. Can’t believe how quick it was to get an appointment. Yes it is more the worrying . As it’s the unknown. 
  • sally_14743
    sally_14743 tracey33091

    Posted

    Not long to wait . It’s the unknown that’s scary. We deal with the reality when we know what it is . You’ll be fine they will really look after you . 

    Thinking of you on Tuesday .

  • Di4677
    Di4677 tracey33091

    Posted

    I'm in a very similar situation right now. I noticed my right breast was suddenly bigger than my left. I have gained weight which I know can cause this, but I also have a lump under the armpit of the enlarged breast. I have been referred to breast clinic so it's a waiting game at the minute. I'm not coping too well though... you can tell me 9 out of 10 lumps are non-cancerous and I will focus my energy on the 1 out of 10 that are!

    Good luck for your appointment and please let me know how you get on x

    • tracey33091
      tracey33091 Di4677

      Posted

      Hi I’m with you on that, haven’t had a decent night sleep. Keep thinking it all in my head. Been no change in my left breast since I’ve been to doctors. I want to doctors Monday afternoon, hospital called Friday for my appointment. Hope you get yours soon. I will post as soon as I know. Keep well x
  • Di4677
    Di4677 tracey33091

    Posted

    Just wanted to wish you luck for your appointment tomorrow. I will keep everything crossed for you x
    • tracey33091
      tracey33091 Di4677

      Posted

      Thank you, yes I post. Just keep thinking only 1 bad nights sleep to go. Then I shall have some news. Hopefully all will be good. Fingers crossed as it’s my 50th birthday this weekend. 
  • tracey33091
    tracey33091

    Posted

    Just to let you all know, it’s a build of tissue that’s not harmful & will go eventually. Plus mammogram is not as bad as I heard. Thank you all x 

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