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Breast Cancer
Ok, so basically my sister has found a lump in her breast but she is too scared to go see a doctor and sworn me to secracy.
she has always been nervous about doctors etc and i just wanted to find out the proceedure as to what happens to try and put her at ease e.g what happens at the doctors, how long does it take to get results back etc
any advice would be great, thanks x
she has always been nervous about doctors etc and i just wanted to find out the proceedure as to what happens to try and put her at ease e.g what happens at the doctors, how long does it take to get results back etc
any advice would be great, thanks x
our mum had cancer at 29 so it runs in the family.
has she got any other symptoms?
"The signs and symptoms of breast cancer include, a lump or thickening in the breast or armpit area, changes in the appearance and texture of the skin, for example, redness or dimpling, noticeable changes in the nipple, for example, changes in the position or direction, a rash or discharge, change in the shape or size of the breast that may indicate the presence of a lump, and also any pain or discomfort that is unusual or new. However, pain alone without any of the other symptoms isn’t likely to be due to breast cancer," (CancerHelp UK, 2002).
she should go to her doctor as soon as possible.
afaik, she may be refferred for a mammography. the breast unit where they do them at my local hospital is like a one-stop shop, so you get your mammography & results/diagnosis on the same day, so i should imagine that's the same everywhere.
hope that helps?
"The signs and symptoms of breast cancer include, a lump or thickening in the breast or armpit area, changes in the appearance and texture of the skin, for example, redness or dimpling, noticeable changes in the nipple, for example, changes in the position or direction, a rash or discharge, change in the shape or size of the breast that may indicate the presence of a lump, and also any pain or discomfort that is unusual or new. However, pain alone without any of the other symptoms isn’t likely to be due to breast cancer," (CancerHelp UK, 2002).
she should go to her doctor as soon as possible.
afaik, she may be refferred for a mammography. the breast unit where they do them at my local hospital is like a one-stop shop, so you get your mammography & results/diagnosis on the same day, so i should imagine that's the same everywhere.
hope that helps?
i didn't make it clear our mum DIED at 29 of cancer so she is scared. Don't critise her for being scared, please.
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has she got any other symptoms?
"The signs and symptoms of breast cancer include, a lump or thickening in the breast or armpit area, changes in the appearance and texture of the skin, for example, redness or dimpling, noticeable changes in the nipple, for example, changes in the position or direction, a rash or discharge, change in the shape or size of the breast that may indicate the presence of a lump, and also any pain or discomfort that is unusual or new. However, pain alone without any of the other symptoms isn’t likely to be due to breast cancer," (CancerHelp UK, 2002).
she should go to her doctor as soon as possible.
afaik, she may be refferred for a mammography. the breast unit where they do them at my local hospital is like a one-stop shop, so you get your mammography & results/diagnosis on the same day, so i should imagine that's the same everywhere.
hope that helps?
"The signs and symptoms of breast cancer include, a lump or thickening in the breast or armpit area, changes in the appearance and texture of the skin, for example, redness or dimpling, noticeable changes in the nipple, for example, changes in the position or direction, a rash or discharge, change in the shape or size of the breast that may indicate the presence of a lump, and also any pain or discomfort that is unusual or new. However, pain alone without any of the other symptoms isn’t likely to be due to breast cancer," (CancerHelp UK, 2002).
she should go to her doctor as soon as possible.
afaik, she may be refferred for a mammography. the breast unit where they do them at my local hospital is like a one-stop shop, so you get your mammography & results/diagnosis on the same day, so i should imagine that's the same everywhere.
hope that helps?
thank you. I think if she was to find out the same day i maybe able to tempt her sooner rather than later.
Thanks for all your advice
I had a lump and i went to the Doctors and basically they will just check it out and see what they think it feels like... if it feels harmless e.g. a lymph node then they will probably refer you to a specialist just to make sure or they might just leave it and tell you to come back if it changes at all e.g. gets bigger etc. If it feels like something more then they will refer you to a specialist who may so certain tests such as a biopsy or something which might just involve a needle being inserted to get some of the tissue to be examined, or an x-ray such as an ultrasound just so they can take a closer look. You can go with her for support my boyfriend came with me they don't mind at all they are really supportive and kind about it, hope she goes and good luck 
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