lump in breast

[~Saram~]

Have a few questions for those who have been there.

For a few months now I have felt *something* in my right breat - not a lump so much as a hard/weird feeling. I do my breat checks at the same time each month plus I have been doing a few extras to see if it changes. There is also a bit of a swelling in my arm pit but not sure if it is normal or not???

Anyway stopped BF about 2-3mths ago and last night DH felt something in the same breast. He said it felt like a definite lump. I have had a bit of a hunt around all day for it today and can't "really" find anything lumpish???

What does a 'lump' feel like. This is more of a log shaped thing. Most people you hear talking about a pea shaped lump?? Does this means it's just normal breast tissue???

I went to make an appointment 3 times today but felt stupid going to the dr if I can't really pinpoint where it is???

Advice.....

Thanks so much

[maz]

you know what hon...better safe then sorry.

MIL had something that felt unusual..more annoying to her then anything.....went to the doctor and had the lump removed and yep it was cancer...early stages but it was caught. She had radio therapy and now is on drugs for five years.

If your asking quiet obviously its a gutt feeling osmething isnt right...please get on that blasted phone tomorrow and make the appointment

babe..I will stalk and hassel you until you do!!

[Phteven]

You should get any changes in your breasts checked out. Better safe than sorry

[Snacks]

Yep, don't feel silly - the silly thing would be to ignore it. Probably the dr will say no worries, go home, but at least you'll know. All the best.

[MantaRay]

hun. It's so hard to know what to do isn't it? From someone who has had a pre-cancerous lump removed, I really think you should go and have it checked out. No-one is going to think you are silly if it turns out to be nothing. It is always better to be safe than sorry hun.

I certainly hope that it is nothing to worry about, but please have it checked. Best of luck hun.

[~clover~]

Please go get it checked out. Anything different at all is worth being looked at.

[Visitor3]

you know what hon...better safe then sorry.

MIL had something that felt unusual..more annoying to her then anything.....went to the doctor and had the lump removed and yep it was cancer...early stages but it was caught. She had radio therapy and now is on drugs for five years.

If your asking quiet obviously its a gutt feeling osmething isnt right...please get on that blasted phone tomorrow and make the appointment

babe..I will stalk and hassel you until you do!!

Exactly the same thing happenedto my mum. Good advice MAZ. Please take this advice because it really is better to be safe than sorry. Be thinking about you. Good Luck xx

[maz]

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Sarah have you made the phone call woman??!!!

I told you I will hound you

[~Saram~]

Thanks gals - have made an appointment with my dr but can't get in for a month. Damn it - just realised we will be in Brissie by then. Bugger - might have to scout around for another dr just for this.

thanks Maz for the hounding - typical mother always ready to rush my kids off at the drop of a hat but me....

[AnyDream]

Ring your doctor and tell them you want to see someone IMMEDIATELY. Tell them you have a breast lump. Most drs will go out of their way to squeeze something like this in, and they have spare appts every day so that those urgent things can be attended to. Trust me sweetie this is urgent (your peace of mind is hanging in the balance). It is important to report any *changes* at all, and the fact that it hasn't gone away after a few months tells me you need to get this checked. If they can't find anything with an US ask for a mammogram as well... sometimes an ultrasound alone is not enough.

Good luck, am not trying to alarm you, but this is a high priority!

[Cupcake]

Definately get it checked out, i had a lump late 07. Good luck sweets, hope its nothing too serious!! But again, find someone to see you x

[~Saram~]

Thanks MD - how are you going on your journey - hope you are feeling well and staying positive still!!!

I did ring back to cancel - as I will be in Brissie and explained the situation. The reception gave me a list of Dr they recommend and I have an appointment with one of them tomorrow.

I'm pretty sure it's nothing. Had another feel around last night lying down and although it feels different it's not a 'lump'. Probably just from BF but I will go and get it checked - if for no other reason then to stop Dh (and Maz ) from nagging me - I think it freaked him out more than me

[~clover~]

Goodluck. Let us know how you go

[[M]umma[M]ia]

glad ur getting it checked out. My mum has recently gone through the "finding a lump"stage. She had her's biopsied and came back all clear, was just fatty tissue. So dont freak hun, it might just be that. But i do agree with Maz, better safe than sorry.

[AnyDream]

Thanks SaraM, yes am still in the positivo zone, and working on building my energy & wellness every day.

The vast majority of breast changes that women report to their GPs turn out to be harmless, and you are absolutely doing the right thing getting it checked out now - esp since you finished BFing a couple of months ago. Good luck & let us know how you get on tmrw.

[Just Me]

Just wanted to wish you luck with your appointment tomorrow. I hope it turns out to be nothing but good on you for getting it checked anyway. Better safe than sorry.

I had a lump in my breast not so long ago and it turned out to be a swollen gland as I had been sick with the flu. There are lots of other explanations and hopefully it is one of those. All the best

[alioops]

If you need some moral support let me know hun. You dont have to be on your own if you dont want to

[~Saram~]

Thanks gals - I really appreciate the support. I am not really worried about it - which is strange for me. I seriously doubt anything will come of it - or even if the dr will even find it.