After having an itchy boob a few days ago and scratching it a couple of times, I nipped to loo to check it and found largish red area on my right boob. The red area is slightly raised and my breast is a bit blotchy near by. The itching is driving me nuts but I decided to try to leave alone and give it 4-5 days to see if settles. Whole boob feels hot and prickly and achy.
I have had this before and it did go away, although saw gp who sent me for mammogram too.
Stupidly felt around last night to reassure myself that there was no lump and found one about an inch away. So now I know I need to see gp which is bound to mean referral in my experience. So anxious time coming up. Can’t make appt until Monday and then know I will be lucky to get through. Appts seem to be like gold dust at the mo.
Trying not to spiral. It could be nothing. It is sensible to check it and if it is then it should be treatable. But still doesn’t stop this anxious feeling. Coupled with this I told my mum today (in her 80’s) who responded with ‘snap’. She too has found one and did not want to worry me! She had mastectomy about 4 years ago after finding cancerous lump and so has a 2 week referral given her history. Feel bad now being worried about me and now stressing about her too. She is so frail I am worried about her having to have operation. Lost my m-I-l this time last year suddenly and so this all is getting a bit much.
Taking deep breaths and trying to tell myself to just deal with the facts and not to let my head run away with itself.
Sorry for long post. It sometimes just helps to get it out.
Love flump x