Found lump in breast - waiting for screening Posted: 10-09-07 20:02pm
Hi all
Sunday night while taking a shower I found
a lump in my left breast, the next day I
phoned my doctor who was great and said to
go see her that afternoon, she examined me
and found a hard marble sized lump, my
grandmother and mother have both had
breast cancer and so the doctor has put
forward an urgent referral, I have no idea
how long the lump has been there but I
have noticed for a few weeks that I've had
some pain, not a great deal, its like a
dull ache(not constant), sometimes a quick
sharp stabbing, I've also noticed some
itching and a pulling/tightening sensation
around the area where the lump is,
although I didn't really think much of it
at the time. I'm terrified, I can't help
thinking the worst, I know i shouldn't but
it's hard not to, sorry to bother you guys
but I just don't know what to do with
myself while i wait for my screening.
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MandMs
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Posted: 10-10-07 03:25am
Hi!
You did the right thing by visiting your
doctor immediately. Seeing the doctor as
soon as possible gives you the best chance
of successful treatment even if you have
breast cancer.
Finding a lump doesn't mean that you are
having a breast cancer. In most cases( 9
of 10 ) breast lumps are benign.
Most breast pain is not caused by
cancer(some benign breast lumps are
painful, but also, some breast cancers do
cause pain )
Did you doctor find swollen lymph nodes in
your armpit?
Can you noticed if your breast size is
different?
Do you see changes on your nipple area?
I understand your worry and anxiety.
That's a normal reaction when your are
confronting such a issue.
When is your exam exactly?
Will you have mamogram, ultrasound or
biopsy?
Try to eat healthy and do the best not to
stress to much( stress is affecting your
immune system and immune system is the
first one to fight cancer cells)
I'll think of you!
Please, feel free to ask for support, help
or advice!
Best wishes!
Marija
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DebbiJayne
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 2
Posted: 10-10-07 05:09am
Hi MandMs
No the doc didn't find any swollen lymph
nodes, she never said anyway, I can't see
any obvious difference in the size of my
breast, my nipple looks to be ever so
slightly puckered around the area the lump
is.
I saw my doc on Monday who said the
hospital would call me within 48 hours to
arrange an appointment for a mamogram, as
of yet they haven't called.
Thank you for your reply MandMs, I'll
update as soon as I have any news, thanks
again.
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MandMs
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Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 1857 Location: Strumica, Macedonia
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Posted: 10-26-07 05:44am
Did you get an appointment for a mamograf
examination?
Have you received mamogram results?
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