Hello PrimaryRose,

A very warm welcome to the forum.

I am sorry to hear about the lump you've found and the worry that this is causing.

The first thing I would advise you to do is to stop Googling. Many of these posts are poorly researched, out of date and aimed solely at the morse spectacular cases. These won't give you any answers and will only increase your anxiety. Not all lumps are cancerous. Many are benign cysts or Fibroadenoma. It is a fact that, of all those who attend the breast clinic, only 20% will get a cancer diagnosis. It is not unusual to believe that you're developing all sorts of additional symptoms, while you're waiting to be seen. Fortunately, these usually disappear once you get a diagnosis. I know that it's hard not to keep touching the lump, but it is much better to leave it alone. If you keep touching it, it will become sorer.

Many of us would describe this wait for a diagnosis as the hardest part of our cancer journey. This is because there are so many "unknowns" surrounding you - it actually gets easier to deal with, once you know the outcome of any tests. The usual advice is to keep yourself busy - either with work or pleasure. Are you aware that if you need a biopsy, there could be a further 2 week wait for the results of this?

Do please keep in touch and let us know when your appointment comes through. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx