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Thickening breast tissue???

Hi, i am new to this so please bare with me. I attended the doctors today with an unusual feeling in my left breast i have felt for some time. I'm not in pain but am aware of it being there. My doctor said she could feel a significant thickening in ...

Posted by milliepops on Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:29 am with 9 comments

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Hi Milliepops, Im not saying this to stress you out, please understand. I had no lump just a thickening - it turned out to be precancerous tissue with 3 tiny tumours. So basically it showed as thickening BEFORE the cancer had got too developed. I had...

kajyann, Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:39 pm
Can a new lump form this quick?

Hi I had a lumpectomy last June followed by Radiotherapy and got the "All Clear" in September. I am on Tamoxifen and yearly check ups. I seem to be able to feel a small hard lump in the same breast and am now worried by it but don't want to go to the ...

Posted by map3uk on Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:54 pm with 5 comments

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I had the same treatment 6 years ago and have a lump where I had surgery formed very soon after rads but it's scar tissue and fat necrosis but i did go and get it investigated (actually a few times as its chnaged a bit over the years) which i recommen...

Lulu34, Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:33 am
GP Says after palpation large lump benign

Hello All, I am 46. After finding a large lump (approx by touch size of flattened golf ball) in left breast this week (a shock of course) I saw a GP at my practice. He examined my breasts when I was laying down and felt my armpits also got me to sit ...

Posted by Salsajen on Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:31 pm with 16 comments

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Hi, This is not what the NICE guidelines say about breast lumps, and your GP should act by these. They say that any woman over 30yrs of age with a solitary lump should be referred urgently and be seen within 2 weeks. I would return to your GP and ask...

Ruth13, Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:47 pm
breast clinic

hi all was just wondering if any one could give me some advise on what to aspect when i go the breast clinic xtashax

Posted by mummytash on Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:39 pm with 7 comments

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thank you all very much for your replys ladies im sure i will be bk on here with more questions soon as got so much going through my at the moment x

mummytash, Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:54 pm
Trying not to worry (no-one to talk to)

I really shouldn't be posting this, I should be here at all cos I promised myself I wouldn't look online, wouldn't google, wouldn't talk or even think about it until after i've been to the Breast Clinic. But here I am. Its probably nothing, I don't e...

Posted by StarryOne on Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:48 pm with 8 comments

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StarryOne, ChoccieMuffin , nonsuch, Alanaa , Lakesover and Tina, have said all that need sto be said at present. It is such a horrible time and you feel helpless and out of control. The only reason I am posting is to recommend you ring the Helpline a...

Cackles, Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:05 pm
waiting

Hi everyone - I'm new here and I've just been referred to the breast clinic. I found a swollen gland in my armpit in November which just wouldn't go down. I also kept on catching colds, so the doctor thought it was related to that but gave me antibio...

Posted by loretta100 on Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:16 pm with 1 comments

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Hello loretta100 Welcome to the forums, you've come to the right place for support as the users of this site have a wealth of experience and knowledge between them. Whilst waiting for replies you may find it useful to contact our free helpline on 08...

June BCC, Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:27 pm
should i be making more of a fuss?

evening all. this is a bit of a follow on post from my polyp questioning in the begnin breast conditions section. i went to my first appointment a few days ago, and have been booked in for removal and biopsy of a small lump under my nipple. while i ...

Posted by babyblues on Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:08 am with 2 comments

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bb In a word, "Yes" It is probably nothing but it's causing you real anxiety and you don't need to put up with that when you could talk to someone. Why not see your GP today so you can at least get a second opinion on whether the lumps are actually...

alesta29, Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:10 am
Paranoid

Hi all, I feel really pathetic for making this post considering what a lot of you are actually going through but, as I'm normally the "strong" one of the entire extended family, I don't feel I've got anybody I can talk to about this. I've had a coupl...

Posted by sillybum on Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:33 am with 8 comments

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Thank you both :o) I'm going back to my GP on Tuesday and will ask him what info the hospital have passed on. Also, my friend that came to the hospital appointment with me is popping round tomorrow evening and I intend to whip my breasts out in front...

sillybum, Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:08 am
Worried, inflammed area on breast

Hi everyone...again I did write out a post earlier but it seems to have disappeared....so apologies if it does turn up and im repeating myself! A couple of weeks ago i found a small red tiny'ish lump on the lower part of my left breast, about an inc...

Posted by samessex1 on Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:26 pm with 4 comments

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Hi Tasha Thanks for your reply No, it was more of just a little lump which became red and sore. Since taking the antibiotics I've notice the red has reduced some but the little hard lump is still there. X

samessex1, Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:58 pm
Tests tomorrow

Hi this is my first time on a forum. My nipple has been bleeding I went to the doctors last week. The doctor also found a lump. Tomorrow I'm going for a mammogram and ultra sound. I have an appointment with the breast consultant on Monday. I feel so ne...

Posted by Gilliancw on Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:40 pm with 4 comments

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Hi thank you for your support. I went for the mammogram and ultra sound today they did find a lump. So they done a biopsy today as well. Feeling a little sore now. Hopefully they will have the results for Monday. Sending love and support to all. Gillian

Gilliancw, Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:24 pm
Lumps and bumps.

Good evening all, I am just posting in the hope I might be able to get some advice. The thing is I found a lump in my right breast 3 weeks ago followed by a smaller lump in my armpit a week later. Due to family history my auntie and cousin both dying ...

Posted by melissa27:-) on Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:56 pm with 2 comments

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Hi Melissa I'm sorry to read you're having such a difficult time at the moment. As chocciemuffin has mentioned it might help to give the BCC helpline a call and talk things through with a trained member of staff. Here you can share your concerns with ...

Sam BCC, Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:19 pm
Concerend about rash

This is my first time posting, do not know where to turn, I went to my gp a couple of weeks ago for an unrelated matter and as I am one of those people that NEVER go to the doctors for anything mentioned in passing that I had been suffering with severe...

Posted by maccymoo on Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:33 pm with 5 comments

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Thank you for all your kind comments have been a great help. I have had a look at the documents that you have sugessted and have a better idea of what to expect at my appointment, think thats most of the problem the fear of the unknown. My appointment...

maccymoo, Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:32 pm
Sudden large lump and now spreading thickening

Hello All I am a fifty year old woman ( JUST! LOL) - I have a mirena coil and it is my second one - so i have had one for more or less 8 years - as such i dont know where i am in my cycle nor do i know if i have had or am experiencing menopause I hav...

Posted by babybyrd on Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:05 pm with 5 comments

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Thank you for coming back and letting us know. You wouldn't believe how many worried people post messages and then we don't hear from them after they get their results.

supertrouper, Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:12 pm
Hi all New and Very Emotional

Good Evening All I found a lump about a month ago in my left breast area, thought it may be hormonal so hung over until I had done a full menstrual cycle, no change at all except it has become very irratating. I got an appointment with my gp on Monday...

Posted by Belle26 on Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:48 pm with 9 comments

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If a GP has referred a patient, then isn't the pathway for the breast clinic two weeks? I was referred within nine days, my first appointment being last week, results were inconclusive, and have been recalled to the breast clinic, within a week. I ...

Sommer43, Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:43 pm
Pagets

I am 33, just before xmas I noticed a small lump under my armpit. I went to the doctors who referred me to the hospital. The consultant checked the lump and seemed more worried about my nipple. He discriped it as very red and angry. I had a scan and th...

Posted by charl78 on Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:35 pm with 3 comments

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Hi charl78 and welcome to the BCC forums Please feel free to call our helpline in addition to the support you have here, our team are here 9-5 weekdays and 9-2 Sat on 0808 800 6000, it may help to talk things through and they offer a very good listeni...

Lucy BCC, Wed Feb 08, 2012 4:07 pm
breast clinic appointment (3rd time in 8 years) in 2 weeks!

I am really terrified. About 8 years ago I went to the breast clinic and was told my lump was not breast cancer just by him touching it. Then I had an ultrasound and that was fine. Last year I went back as the lump (never got told what it was but assum...

Posted by rockchick83 on Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:17 am with 18 comments

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thanks Rev :) I really felt lifted by your prayers and thoughts. Angelfalls - thank you for listening. I really wish you all the very very best on your journeys. I will remember you all in my prayers. Always I will post future events but will be s...

rockchick83, Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:37 pm
Worried!

Hi Ladies. I felt a small lump in my breast on Monday whilst breast feeding my son who is 18 months old. I wasnt sure what I could actually feel, Ive lost alot of weight recently on Weight Watchers and wondered if it was in my head. I phone the docto...

Posted by Key0509 on Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:55 pm with 6 comments

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Hi key0509, I really hope your visit to the clinic went well and that you don't have anything to worry about. Take care Sharon (sillybum)

sillybum, Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:58 am
Worried

Here goes ! I posted on this site about 18 months ago and was reassured by fantastic and inspiring ladies. I'm 28 and 18 months ago went to breast clinic with a change in the size of my right breast, I had u/s scan and the radiographer and doc said all...

Posted by jojobutton on Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:48 pm with 16 comments

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JD, you might need an excuse, I sure don't! ;-)

ChoccieMuffin, Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:43 pm
Care in Ireland

Hi everyone, a bit unsure where to start! Sorry if I seem like I'm rambling on! I'm 27yrs and from Newcastle but I'm living in the Republic of Ireland at the moment as I'm doing a Masters over here. I discovered a lump in my right breast a couple of w...

Posted by amy_t on Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:13 pm with 6 comments

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Hi amy_t As well as the support and advice you are receiving here you might find it helpful to give the BCC helpline a call on 0808 800 6000. Here you can talk through your concerns with someone who will offer you emotional support as well as practica...

Sam BCC, Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:02 pm
Numb

Hi all, really I am just hoping for someone to talk to. I am waiting on a biopsy result, but because last year was so awful for my family, I don't want them, to be worrying about me before, there is any diagnosis. At the moment I am just so scared, of ...

Posted by lost in translation on Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:19 pm with 15 comments

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So sorry your news is not all good JCJ, good to see they have you booked in so soon and that it's been found while still small. Hope the op goes well and that, that will be the end of it for you. ((())) xx

lost in translation, Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:38 pm
nervous wreck!!

Hi all I came across this site whilst browsing the net and subsequently making myself feel worse! I found a swollen lymph node in my armpit a few weeks ago and developed a second lump a few days later. My armpit is painful off and on in a sort of sting...

Posted by sparrow3 on Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:11 pm with 50 comments

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Hi Sparrow...just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you and sending positive thoughts your way.

Abigailsmomma, Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:57 am
Breast clinic tomorrow

Hi Following a routine mammogram last week I have been called to hospital tomorrow for "further tests", before I can be given a result. Am I likely to find out tomorrow if I am ok or not? Obviously I am quite worried and hoping all is ok thanks in adva...

Posted by karen49 on Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:16 pm with 10 comments

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Karen that is sounding very positive iv got my fingers crossed for our appt next week Lxx

Lulu34, Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:44 am
Lump in right breast

Hi Everyone I found a lump in my breast about 3 months ago and then forgot about it (silly I know), anyway a few weeks ago I rediscovered the lump which has now grown to about 2cms. Went to GP she could feel it straight away and referred me to my loca...

Posted by Leandapanda on Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:49 pm with 23 comments

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Thanks for the replies. I will give them a call tomorrow for sure and hopefully will get some good news. Leanne x

Leandapanda, Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:44 pm
New to this and really worried.

Hello, my name is Kate. I just wanted to post here as I've been really upset and no one to talk to about it. Back in November I felt a sharp/ stinging pain in the bottom right side of my breast. This was on the last few days of my period. I had a feel...

Posted by misskatied on Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:13 pm with 5 comments

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Hello, Thank you for your support. I went to my GP (I recently changed GPs so she had never examined my painful breast before) and she told me how she isn't worried at all and that it is healthy and identical to my other breast. I am kind of revealed...

Emzzz, Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:22 am
worried

hi, never done this before so not sure if this will work, got an appointment for thursday for breast screening, got a lump in right breast, been before about 7 years ago was a cyst, so no what goes on, just really frightened that this time its somethin...

Posted by cryalot on Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:53 pm with 4 comments

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yes fingers crossed, being positive most of the time, then find myself crying, wish it was thursday, just so i know. will be in touch when have results.. Thankyou for your comments, its difficult talking to family they just keep saying "you will be alr...

cryalot, Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:39 pm

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