female only i found a lump on my breast and i'm petrified

[jessiquoi 623]

i'm sitting at my desk waiting for my doc's office to open so i can call them. i'm totally paralyzed right now. all i can think about is "please don't let this throw off my WLS journey", which i know is just keeping me safe from thinking about anything worse.

[jessiquoi 623]

ugh. my obgyn is on vacation until tomorrow.

[thesuse2000 698]

Do you have a PCP? I've got a lump in my breast that I've been having monitored with ultrasounds every 6 months for the past couple years. It doesn't look serious, but they want to keep their eye on it. Hope yours is similar and not serious.

[jessiquoi 623]

you think i should go see my pcp instead of waiting until tomorrow to see the obgyn? i have no experience at this.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I would! My thoughts are with you.

[thesuse2000 698]

Yes - I would too!

[jessiquoi 623]

ok, thanks. i'll give him a call.

[playlikeworldchamps 595]

The PCP can order a mammogram or ultrasound for you if the lump seems suspicious.

1 day won't matter though except to your nerves. A lump is not an emergency. Even when it is something bad it takes 2-3 weeks to go thru all the tests etc. I know because I had a bad one and it took over a month to get all the appointments and tests and the waiting is the worst part. 4 years later I am doing great.

Most of the time though it can be a cyst or fatty deposit etc and hopefully that is it in your case.

[jessiquoi 623]

thanks. i just don't think i'm going to get any work done today thinking about it. calling my pcp now.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

FYI, 90% of breast lumps are either benign or "movement" of breast tissue.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I have lumpy boobies. It runs in the family. There's a great chance it's nothing, but seeing the doctor ASAP for peace of mind is worth it.

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

Sending out positive thoughts for you! I'm sure it is nothing serious. Keep us updated!

[gowalking 10,790]

Did you see the PM I sent you?

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Did you see the PM I sent you?

If you look on the right hand side of your messaging screen, you can see if the PM you sent was read or not. Just an FYI.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Just a reminder to have your mammos done every year ON TIME. I was going to put off my appointment for one back in 2000 due to my boss's pressure not to use any more sick leave. . Turns out I did have breast cancer. Due to all the improvements in imaging back then, it was caught VERY early. I had a lumpectomy; no lymph node involvement. Piece of cake. Ugh, shouldn't say that here(?)