Granular breast tissue

[Humbug12]

Hi everyone,

So I went to see my doctor today because I've been experiencing a deep ache at the top of my right breast and into my armpit.

I keep wondering if it's muscular, even though it hurts when I don't move my arm. My doctor said that the tissue on that side feels granular, but not on my left side. He's referred me to the breast clinic "as a precaution" because I've had ovarian cancer.

I'm now really worried. What does granular tissue mean? The good thing is that he couldn't feel any lumps, but my mind is now in overdrive.

Anybody had similar things?

Gill x

[DouglasPouch]

Dear Gill

I had some pain in both breasts but I know pain isn’t a symptom of breast cancer so I didn’t follow it up (I’m being treated for ovarian cancer). But my ct scan showed a patch in my right breast so I was referred to the breast clinic. It turned out to be harmless small cysts. From your description of the pain it doesn’t sound like breast cancer but it sounds sensible to follow it up. Do you know if you have a BRCA gene? I’m sure you know that that would make a difference to your potential risk of breast cancer.

All the best for the follow up.

Jane x

[Humbug12 in reply to DouglasPouch]

Hi, because my OC was Mucinous, they don't test for the Brca gene. Thank you for your reply, it helps to hear other people's experiences.

Best wishes to you xx

[charlie12]

Hi Humbug

So sorry that you have this additional worry. I have been referred to the Breast Clinic twice for the same issue, underarm pain, a swollen lymph gland and granulation , it’s not at all uncommon. On both occasions I was told that everything was fine. After my first mammogram I was also recalled , but that was because they had nothing to compare with. This was not long after the ovarian operations ! The staff on my last visit, a few weeks ago , we so incredibly nice and kind and made everything as easy as it could be. I was terrified on both occasions , as anybody would be.

I know that these things are horrible when you are going through them , but early detection of breast cancer does save lives and it’s so good that these clinics are there.

As I say referrals like this are very common and fingers crossed it will be nothing.

Love n hugs xxxx

[Humbug12 in reply to charlie12]

Thank you, that makes me feel better. I have concentrated on being so positive through the oc diagnosis. My lovely Mum died of oc cancer last year, and with this latest worry, it feels like it's getting on top if me. But your words really helped, thank you. I will get my positive thoughts together again!😁

Love and best wishes to you xx

[charlie12 in reply to Humbug12]

You are most welcome Humbug.

Don’t beat yourself up if you are feeling scared at times. I work in a hospital and when colleagues at all levels have scares like this they are just the same as you describe.

Perhaps try to keep as busy as you possibly can , spend lots of time with other people and have as many healthy treats as you can in the next few days or weeks. Time goes so quickly , you will be in ...and like the vast majority of ladies referred out ...of that clinic before you know it xxxx

[Humbug12 in reply to charlie12]

Good advice, and I will do. Thank you again xx