Whats your thoughts?

Hi.
Im new to all this kinda stuff so excuse me if i go on a bit! =P

About 2 months ago, i found a lump in my left breast, behind my nipple, which is painless but quite hard. I left it to see if it would go but it didn't. So today i finally plucked up the courage to go to my GP and get it checked out!
Im only 18 so finding this was extremely worrying.
The doc was extremely re-assuring but as some as you may know, you still can't help but worry yourself sick!
He said because of my age, he "doubts" it isn't anything sinister but we all know it doesn't matter what age you are these days.
Anyway, he's referred me to a breast clinic for an ultra sound, which apparently is just routine just to make sure everything is ok! He thinks it could be "fibrocystic" lump or something along those lines, or a cyst. - although he's told me he doesn't think its anything dodgey...i still cant help but worry. Its constantly on my mind and its that bad this evening that i feel like crying...i just feel so down!
Am i being stupid or?
I just cannot wait to get this scan done, just so i can put my mind at ease...well hopefully put it at ease! I should have my appointment in about 2-3weeks with a bit of luck. He said that they are usually pretty quick with stuff like that.

I just cant help but think the worst..and i know my family, friends and boyfriend are there for me, but you know how it is. Im gonna try not to worry over these next few weeks, as i dont want to make myself ill!

Anyone been through the same?
What do you think it is?
Am i worrying for no reason?!

Anyway, thanks for reading and sorry if i went on a little.
xxx :)


This discussion is related to very small but hard lump under nipple, should I be concerned?.

[katarina777]

I am glad you had the courage to share your real feelings about this lump with us. I had such a thing when I was about 21 and I was also really worried; it's just something natural to do when you find a lump like you did or I did then.

But now I have lived for a long time since and learned a lot more and also gone through breast cancer and I just know so much more than when I was 20, and that will happen with/to you too as you get older. still, it really is important for our growth and learning to have experiences like this, even if they cause great anxiety.

I think, truly think, what you have is a cyst and nothing malignant or cancer related. I know it's still scary but what you have I am almost certain is not dangerous.

I hope this helps a little.

best,

KATRIN

[japdip]

My dear you are not feeling anything that every other woman has felt. We always tend to think the worst in this type of situation. I congratulate you for going to the Dr. to find out exactly what is going on with this lump. The things you Dr. told you are 100% correct; at your age this is most likely nothing to become so stressed over but like I said, we all do it and you are NOT being stupid. Since this is behind the nipple it could also be something concerning one of the milk ducts or as your Dr. said; a symptom of Fibrocystic Breast Condition which is a benign condition that affects many women of almost any age. As for the worry; you're just going to have to try to concentrate on something else while you wait for your Ultrasound which I'm sure will clear this up for you and ease your mind.  Take care .....