awaiting mammogram

terezamac · Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 7:18 am Post subject: awaiting mammogram

hi im new to the forum thing bu tive been going out of my mind with worry
im 31 years of age and have 4 children
i went to the doctors last week for a follow up as 18 months ago i had a hysterectomy and im still not right
so while i was there i asked the doctor to check my left breast as i thought i had found a lump but i was convinced
to my horror he said i had a lump the size of a one pence piece and possibly another
i got my appointment through only a couple of days after as to which i go to next tuesday
so of course now i am imagining allsorts
i have noticed im leaking a little discharge occasionally but im not sure if thats any thing to worry about and my left breast does seem a little bigger than normal
please can anyone give me any advice
thanks for reading this
tereza

Vee Smith · Moderator Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 683 Location: UK

Firstly - if you haven't already done so, contact http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php?page_id=44

Secondly, there are all sorts of things that could be underlying your symptoms. However, there is no point in saying don't worry because of course we all do - madly. However, you are being seen quickly, and with any luck it will be a benign problem.

Do let us know what your doctor says.

terezamac · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:29 am Post subject: Re: awaiting mammogram

hi thankyou
it is hard not to worry
and i think the not knowing is the hardest part ! because you think alsorts
i would like to say it has helped me so much reading some of the posts on this site
thanks again

terezamac · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:40 am Post subject: really getting worried

hi you guys sorry to bother you again Very Happy

up untill yesterday i was fairly optimistic about my lumps and going for a mammogram
but yesterday i got a really dull pain in my neck and shoulder on the same side as the breast with the lumps
i thought i may have pulled it as im fairly active but i cant recall when
this morning the pain has got worse Crying or Very sad

and its really worrying as im not sure whether its connected please can anyone help or put my mind at rest
thankyou

Vee Smith · Moderator Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 683 Location: UK

Hello again - I am due to see my oncologist today, and you would be amazed at the symptoms that have suddenly developed!

It is most likely that you have pulled something, or that you are tensing up in nervousness. If you can, find someone to give you a light massage on that side and see if it loosens up.

terezamac · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:16 am Post subject: Re: awaiting mammogram

thanks for that vee
hope all is well for you

Vee Smith · Moderator Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 683 Location: UK

Hello, Tereza - any news from your mammogram?

terezamac · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:26 am Post subject: Re: awaiting mammogram

hi yes i actually had a ultra sound i was told that they was nt sure what it was they said it could be a cyst,fibroids, or a prominent gland and as it was a spot check appointment i had to go back to my doctors and if he was concerned then he would refer me back so although i came out with my mind at rest alittle i still didnt really get any answers im now waiting to get back in to see my gp and take it from there more waiting
thankyou

Vee Smith · Moderator Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 683 Location: UK

Sounds reasonably hopeful for a benign growth. Smile

Keep pushing, though - nothing's worse than worry! Keep in touch.

rose8 · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: awaiting mammogram

i do hope by now you have had results and that they were all ok A lot of the symtoms can be stress of worry I got told I had breast cancer and i could not walk with the pain in my back and the pain stayed with me till they told me what was to happen to me so we can let our imagination run away with us and it can do horrible things to us so keep positive and the very best of luck to you

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