Please read. Worried sick!!!
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Hi, first and foremost i don't know if i am putting this in the right place, as i haven't actually been diagnsed, so i apologise in advance if i upset anyone. I'm 26 and a mother to a gorgeous boy who's 5. I've been have very slight pain in my left breast and a very itchy nipple (no rash, no redness, no swelling, no lumps etc...) Anyway i've has 4 different doctors check both breasts and none of them are concerned in the slightest. I asked if i can have an ultrasound (as i'm 26 apparently i might have dense tissue so an ultrasound would be better) Doctor said theres no point and she isn't worried in the slightest. Ive even spoken a nurse from the cancer awareness group and she said the same and not to worry. Anyway, since then the itch has left the left nipple, and has gone to the right one, upon looking at them i have 2 small blemishes near the nipple. They don't hurt, and aren't itchy as of yet, bu the nipple is. I do suffer from health anxiety too. I've seen my doctor more times than i care to admit. I just don't know what to do from here. I've even phoned different private clinics to see if they will see me and i'll pay, and they won't. Apparently the symptoms don't justify it, or i'm too young, ot a need a gp referral. I just don't know what to do now. I know my doctors have checked them... but ive seen so many horror stories and missed and late diagnosis!!!! Sorry to go on. Please any advise or anything would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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Tazchurch kelly68563
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Breast cancer care helpine page, good to talk to about worries and an amazing range of leaflets:-
"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."
kelly68563 Tazchurch
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Tazchurch kelly68563
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If you have an iPhone there is an app called iBreastCheck which helps you check, reminds you to do so and gives information on what to look out for. Suspect there is an application for other smartphones as well.
kelly68563 Tazchurch
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Poorly_Person kelly68563
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kelly68563 Poorly_Person
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I really, completely understand what you are saying and believe me i have this fight with myself all the time. It's draining. I try to think positively, i think right... They have been checked a few times, i've had my bloods done, i've had chest xrays (although a chest xray wouldn't show BC) i calm myself down... Then after a matter of minutes the thoughts are back. What if it is BC, what if something has been missed, If i don't get it checked again or properly, then i could be dead in 6 months. That thought process takes over... and well... here i am. I'll mention it to my doctor again on Friday. If i'm persistant enough she might refer me. Thank you for your comment, i will try some of your suggestions too :-) xx
Poorly_Person kelly68563
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