I started with the stinging. The burning pain came after about a year the stinging started. I, like you, did not consider cancer.With with the hard pain I came to know as 'the end of the burning'. I left the lump in March of this year, close to the surface.I brought it to my doctor's attention in late April .Immediately I had a mammogram booked for 1 week later.At the second appointment that it was determined 'We don't know what it is but it has to come out'.1 week later I was biopsied and was called and told 'positive for cancer ' DCIS The date was May 28 . 1 had a lumpectomy and sentinel biopsy yesterday.
My surgeon kept reminding me that it was Very early stage, Very slow growing. He agreed that the waiting is the worst part.We, in Canada have a health care crisis.If the pathology comes back telling me I need radiation, I will have to go out of province for it.
I will happily discuss your situation with you! You will be fine ! This ia a wonderful group for support and questions answered!
Sending much love and peace from Newfoundland, Canada!