Lump in Breast

amandagreen1980
amandagreen1980 Posts: 286 Member
edited September 18 in Health and Weight Loss
This is a bit off topic, but I know you guys are helpful and all have a lot of different life experiences so thought you may be able to help.

2 weeks ago i found a lump in my right breast. I left it a bit as i thought i was just being paranoid, but my hubby kept nagging me to go to the doctors. I went today and she confirmed that she felt a lump too, it was painful when she prodded it. She then made me an urgent appointment at the breast clinic at my local hospital. She said she feels that it is benign, the fact that my age is in my favour ( i am 27) and that she thinks the lump moves around. It is hard and pea shaped and i myself thought it didn't move, but i'm sure she knows better. I have no family history of breast problems but my mother has had lymphoma cancer. I haven't told my mother any of this as she has gone for her check up scan today and i do not want to worry her if it is nothing.

I am worried now, to say the least, i have been eating a lot more than usual the last couple of days as i tend to eat more when i am stressed or worried, not less. And my appt at the hospital isn't until next wednesday. I can't concentrate on much at the moment and don't want it to affect my diet/exercise for a week.

What do you guys think? Do you think i am worrying over nothing? The doc seems to think it is ok and just being on the safe side, but you never know do you?

Thanks for listening
Amanda :flowerforyou:

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  • amandagreen1980
    amandagreen1980 Posts: 286 Member
    This is a bit off topic, but I know you guys are helpful and all have a lot of different life experiences so thought you may be able to help.

    2 weeks ago i found a lump in my right breast. I left it a bit as i thought i was just being paranoid, but my hubby kept nagging me to go to the doctors. I went today and she confirmed that she felt a lump too, it was painful when she prodded it. She then made me an urgent appointment at the breast clinic at my local hospital. She said she feels that it is benign, the fact that my age is in my favour ( i am 27) and that she thinks the lump moves around. It is hard and pea shaped and i myself thought it didn't move, but i'm sure she knows better. I have no family history of breast problems but my mother has had lymphoma cancer. I haven't told my mother any of this as she has gone for her check up scan today and i do not want to worry her if it is nothing.

    I am worried now, to say the least, i have been eating a lot more than usual the last couple of days as i tend to eat more when i am stressed or worried, not less. And my appt at the hospital isn't until next wednesday. I can't concentrate on much at the moment and don't want it to affect my diet/exercise for a week.

    What do you guys think? Do you think i am worrying over nothing? The doc seems to think it is ok and just being on the safe side, but you never know do you?

    Thanks for listening
    Amanda :flowerforyou:
  • zenmama
    zenmama Posts: 1,000
    Hi Amanda....

    It always better to be safe and it is normal to worry about something like that. I am actually on my way back in today to consult/retake my mammogrram in a few min, They called me Wednesday (I had my apt Tues) and told me to come back intoday! So, I know what you are going through...hang in there and take one moment at a time. Keep us posted and we are all here for you....and Kudo's to your hubby....for nagging you :wink:

    zen
  • ehorner1976
    ehorner1976 Posts: 147
    Anyone would worry. Unfortunately all you can do is wait, I am here to listen anytime. Please keep us updated, my prayers are with you :flowerforyou:
  • julie737
    julie737 Posts: 406 Member
    I had one a few months ago that was painful to the touch, too. My doc told me that cancerous lumps aren't usually painful, and mine turned out to be nothing. I have a family history of breast cancer, so I was scared, but luckily it was for naught.

    I hope yours is nothing, too!
  • LokiFae
    LokiFae Posts: 774 Member
    I am so sorry that is happening to you! :frown: I know that's always scary. My personal opinion is if the doctor thought it was really urgent, she would have gotten you into the breast clinic before next Wednesday. It's ALWAYS a good thing to go get stuff like that checked out, and it's just normal to worry too. I think you have a little bit of free license to be a little nervous, but it might make you feel better to stick with your diet and not let this affect your goal if you don't even know what it is yet. My mom has had three or four of those hard pea-sized lumps, and she always turns out fine. (by the way, they only started happening after she lost a lot of weight.) I'm thinking about you!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • jenbar
    jenbar Posts: 1,038 Member
    My doc said my left breast was lumpy for at least a year. Have gone for mammograms and it came out fine. I just have lumpy breasts. I went for my 6 month check up last month and he checked again and said it improved significantly and he thinks it might be due to the weight loss. But I still have to go for another exam. I started getting them at 34.
    Don't worry. I know it's easy for me to say. But, until you find out if there's anything to worry about, keep your chin up! and we're here for you!
  • amandagreen1980
    amandagreen1980 Posts: 286 Member
    I am so sorry that is happening to you! :frown: I know that's always scary. My personal opinion is if the doctor thought it was really urgent, she would have gotten you into the breast clinic before next Wednesday. It's ALWAYS a good thing to go get stuff like that checked out, and it's just normal to worry too. I think you have a little bit of free license to be a little nervous, but it might make you feel better to stick with your diet and not let this affect your goal if you don't even know what it is yet. My mom has had three or four of those hard pea-sized lumps, and she always turns out fine. (by the way, they only started happening after she lost a lot of weight.) I'm thinking about you!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Really? Because my friend has just mentioned that it may be due to the weight loss, hormonal or something? I might google it now.

    Thanks everyone! I feel better already. I have never know anyone go for a mammogram or anything before but i suppose it is normal, and best to be safe. I have always just thought this kind of thing happens to other people, and even when my mum found a lump, i made her go to the docs to get it checked but all along ithought it was nothing and it was just best to be safe and then it turns out to be cancer! It shocked me to the core and i have thought of these things very differently since.

    You have helped me get perspective back, thankyou!! :drinker:
  • fitn40
    fitn40 Posts: 17
    Hey Amanda,
    So sorry you're having to deal with this.

    You know, I am an emotional eater as well. So what I have tried to do is go outside and call a friend or take a walk, listen to inspirational music that helps me know that I'm not alone in it....

    try to focus on your health - more than ever. Tell yourself how much more you're going to take care of yourself after this experience. When we go through struggles, God gives us what it takes to turn things around for good...so start thinking of this as a catalyst to get even healthier! :flowerforyou:

    You are so smart to go to the doc and stay on top of this....early detection is the best weapon against it.

    Keep us "posted" on what the doc says.

    God bless you and His peace surround you...

    Vicki
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    hugs and prayers your way girl!!!

    Ali....sure its fine too!:flowerforyou:
  • sgtinvincible
    sgtinvincible Posts: 2,559
    You are in my prayers darlin'. :flowerforyou:
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    My prayers are with you. Listen to your doctor - if there's a family history of lymphoma it is crucial you get in to see a specialist as soon as possible. Your age is with you, and most likely its benign, but you don't want to risk it turning out otherwise.

    Keep your head up, they'll take care of you.
  • uwhuskygirl
    uwhuskygirl Posts: 320
    I'm so sorry. Definitely listen to your doctor. And if all else fails you can always get a second opinion.

    I had a friend get a lumped removed from her left breast when she was 19 and it ended up being begnin, but ever since then she's been totally fine.

    Good luck. :flowerforyou:
  • abbychelle07
    abbychelle07 Posts: 656 Member
    My mom and aunts have "fibrous" breasts, so when they self-check their breasts or go in for a mammogram, they always find lumps. My mom goes in for a normal mammogram, and then they call her back in for an ultrasound or something every time, and it turns out to be nothing. I don't have that problem yet, but I'm sure it will happen to me.

    I'm SO glad you are going to the doctor, though! Rest assured it is probably nothing, but get it checked out anyway!!!

    Let us know how you are doing. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • pmd14
    pmd14 Posts: 232 Member
    My prayers are with you but it is most likely benign. My neice has had multiple episodes of "cysts" ranging in age of 18 to 25. They come and go are usually small sometimes painful and moveable. I also had a "lump" about a year ago (I'm 50) that turned out to an "infection" like a "boil".
    It is so important to get it checked but take a deep breath and BELIEVE it is nothing.
  • zenmama
    zenmama Posts: 1,000
    Best of luck to you hun and I am thinking of you!

    zen
  • ellelit
    ellelit Posts: 806 Member
    it's always scary when we have a scare like that. make sure you go with someone to the doctors, like your boyfriend. it's really important for you to have some support. you're in my thoughts.
  • beep
    beep Posts: 1,242 Member
    About worry, do whatever you can to not think about this, or worry about this. I know it's hard to tell your mind that, but whenever you find yourself worrying about it, take a deep breath and calm yourself.

    Most likely it's a fibroid. The excess cortisol that will be released into your system from stress and worry is worse than any fibroid. So, take a deep breath, know that we're praying for you, and wait until you have conclusive proof of anything.
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    I will be hoping for the best for you!!!! And you are in my prayers as well!!

    Hug!
    Tam
  • amandagreen1980
    amandagreen1980 Posts: 286 Member
    Thankyou so much everyone. I really feel blessed to have such great friends! :happy:

    This site is great! :wink:
  • LightenUp_Caro
    LightenUp_Caro Posts: 572 Member
    I found a lump in my breast freshman year of college. I was horrified.
    I went to the doctor and it was benign but they removed it anyway.

    Hopefully you will have the same outcome.
    I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers...I know how scary it can be.
  • beep
    beep Posts: 1,242 Member
    I had a cyst, but I had already been using a natural progesterone cream, and by the time I got to the surgeon for my appointment, he determined it was obviously getting smaller and he elected not to even do a biopsy. But, still the worry can get you between the mammogram, the ultrasound and the visit to the surgeon!
  • antzyndam
    antzyndam Posts: 18
    you couldn't help but worry. you have done the right thing by going to your doctor asap.
    keep in mind that most lumps are nothing, but we have to keep checking & getting checked. i have had a couple of scares that were nothing.
    i know that it seems as though next wednesday will never be here, it will.
    ggod luck, keep us posted.
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