Looking for reassurance?

[Shivvy123]

I found a lump back in March in my breast. Have been to my doctor's to have it checked twice now and now I've been referred to the hospital on the 26th of Oct. It's definitely gotten bigger throughout these months and it's tender.

I understand it could be any number or harmless things but of course my mind goes straight to the worst case scenario. I'm a single mum and the thoughts of leaving my little girl alone is extremely worrying.

I'm just hoping if anyone else on here has ever found a lump and for it to turn out to be harmless, especially in the breast area? Maybe it will put my mind at ease...

Updates

+1 y

This is not me asking for a diagnosis of any kind. All I asked for was reassurance, wondering if anyone was frightened by a health scare and it turned out to be harmless. That's all. Most of you gave me that and other awesome advice. Thank you for that. It's much appreciated.

[Marilynjuana]

My heart really goes out to you. I hate that the appointment won't be for another 2 months, that's mad. I can only imagine the mental torture of "what ifs".
My mum found a lump, but no, it was not harmless. Hers was found in the late stages and as of now, she is healthy again, working, living her life. Even if the worst scenario happens, you can overcome it and you have your little lady to fight for.
Try keep your head up high, be around people you love and who can take your mind off of things. I really hope everything will be okay.

[Shivvy123]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm very sorry to hear about your mum. I'm so happy she's ok now. ❤️

[jennifer_bloom]

Yeah I used to get cysts on my breasts all the time - they are lumpy but not cancerous

[Shivvy123]

That must have been worrying. I'm glad it wasn't serious.

[MORPHEUS_12]

In all truth and honestly, I can't give you and reassuring words of encouragement because this doesn't read as if its just a benign lump. I think you should have been in doctors office sooner. I have known of woman younger than you have breast cancer. You needed to have an ultrasound of your breast back in March. Then from there they would have determined whether they feel it needed to be biopsied. Whenever these lumps grow in size they can likely spread to other areas. Also you might be able to feel for your lymph nodes of your underarm of the connected breast to see if those lymph nodes are swollen. If they are you will likely notice it. I think awaiting until the end of October is too long to see someone. Best wishes.

[Shivvy123]

Thanks for your input. I went to my doctor's the very next day after finding it. So I've been prompt with having it checked but this is standard procedure here in Ireland. There's a lot of waiting around for appointments etc and especially with covid I was lucky to get an appointment in Oct.

[Rocco7070]

Reassurance? The predominate outcomes, according to a md in my family, are more often than not, just a begine mass or irregular one, but can be checked out completly without much trouble by a educated medical pro. This situation is common but must be checked out completly, as early as possible. The other possibilities can be swift, complete, and lethal outcomes. Notably cancer. So, male or female, every lump or mass has to be tested and followed to be sure. Dont put this off, probably safe thing but often not. Make absolutly sure, if uncomfortable with diagnosis get another opinion. Dont automatically freak out, but just stop whats happening elsewhere and do what its mandatory to do. Good luck

[Shivvy123]

Thank you ☺️

[Agape93]

Hon go get a mammogram. You need answers, not reassurance.

[Shivvy123]

I am.. I'm getting one on the 26th of Oct

[Agape93]

Ok good. Maybe see if planned parenthood can get you in earlier?

[Shivvy123]

I've never heard of planned parenthood? I live in Ireland so not sure we have such a thing here.

[Agape93]

Ah never mind then. Sorry

[Shivvy123]

Thanks anyway ☺️

[boyfriend1915]

Well I am not a doctor and also I don't know what it is but all I can do is pray for you and cute daughter and I believe you will be fine it's just a normal lump. 🌹🍫

[Shivvy123]

Thank you 😊

[boyfriend1915]

No problem and I always here to listen you if you wanna share anything you that makes you feel bad or worry you can unload it on me so you will feel good.

[es20490446e]

https://youtu.be/755vWSivimY

[asshole_]

I'm not a doctor

[Shivvy123]

That wasn't my question.

[asshole_]

i don't answer medical questions

this is a medical question

we're not doctors on this site

[Shivvy123]

I didn't ask for medical advice. I asked if anyone had found something similar and it turned out to be harmless.