I am worried about breast lump/Help
Hi guys,
I am 24 years old. When i was 19/20 i found a lump in my left breast, showed it to my gp, who called it a mobile mouse and not to worry. I have been reasonable about it, But I was never happy leaving it. I went to about 2 other gp's at the time who said the same "it was fine". But one of them referred me to a breast clinic at this time. So at the breast clinic the consultat there completely brushed me off and was basically telling me i was a waste of time and it was definetely benign,(he seemed really mad) I was being fobbed off everywhere and so I went along with it and said they know best (which they do, I realise how unlikely it would be for breast cacer at such a young age). When I was 22(still not happy and worried) I decided again for a second opinion, had ultrasound done (paid for it), the radiologist told me it looked fine but he recommended exision biopsy on his referral note to the consultant, but when i went to the (new) breast consultant this time , they did a core needle biopsy with the result- Fatty tissue Lump, I left it at that and left it for a year and half. But a year later (now) , Im 24 going on 25, I got worried again, I went back to the breast clinic and said that I really want it removed as im anxious about it all the time. The registrer said "ok " and it should be operated on in 4-6 weeks.
Now I wish I had done this back 4-5 years ago, But they were all telling me not to have surgery!!! Ive waisted so much time worrying and NO one can be sure what the lump is.
Has anyone had a "fatty tissue/lipoma " removed from their breast?
Is it normal for the lump to have stayed there this long?
I have got it into my head now that It IS cancer and I cant sleep.:(
I feel as though it has probably spread. I think ive lost weight
I hate the way young people are brushed off.... :(
I am waiting for surgery date , I cant take the waiting, ive waited long enough
Oh Carol,
You poor thing! I am sorry you have had all this worry and are having trouble sleeping. The consultant should not have brushed you off like that or made you feel that you were wasting his time.
Well done for being aware of your breasts and finding this lump. It is good to do monthly breast exams and get to know your breasts and what is normal for you. But please relax. You have had an ultrasound and you have had a biopsy on this 'mouse'. And both of them have come back CLEAR for cancer. So, while I am not a medical professional, I would say it is extremely, extremely unlikely that this lump has since turned malignant/cancerous. So, please please try not to worry any more.
However, I think you were right to pursue the matter over the past few years. I always believe that if we are worried about anything, we should have it looked at to put our minds at ease. And I hope that now you are going to have it removed, your worries will cease and you can get some sleep again.
Regards,
Flo.