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Urgent referral to breast clinic this week, lump and more

Asblueasanaprilsky
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Hi 

I'm Kit 56.

About 14 years ago I had a couple of breast lumps, non problematic (as it  turned out) lumps left breast removed with needle.  Worrying at the time as children were so young.

Now they're all grown up and I have a lump again, same breast different area.  But I can feel this is a different thing, feels very different and it's combined with something going on under my arm, odd feeling and sporadic pains.

So phoned doctors last week ... 74 tries to get through...but managed eventually...nothings easy these days.

They said they'd arrange an urgent referral and they did ... I'm going to the breast clinic in 2 days time.  

Im expecting bad news.  My heart is racing and my mind is racing with a million thoughts.

No chemo, no lymph nodes removed, no radiation.    Its funny THOSE are my thoughts...odd way to think, but quality of life - not just life feels most important to me sitting here today.

I'd have no support ... I need to be in charge of myself and look after me.  What's left of my family are abroad, friends few and mostly abroad.  I'm not naturally a social person anyway  sadly.

Sons at uni and I would never I'm a million years disturb their lives.   I am married but we are not close and he works away half the year anyway.

How does  anyone do this with zero support and no one to discuss things with?

 

  • Hello AsBlueAsAnAprilSky

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently found a breast lump. It's understandable that you're feeling anxious ahead of your appointment tomorrow and I think many of our members will understand some of the thoughts and feelings that you've described. It's natural to be worried about the "what ifs". The unknown can be a scary prospect to face and many people will think about worst-case scenarios as a way to prepare themselves. 

    I'm really glad to hear that you have your appointment tomorrow. Hopefully the team will be able to give you some information and reassurance when you see them. It can help to try and remember that the large majority of women seen at breast clinics do not go on to be diagnosed with cancer so try to stay as positive as you can. 

    Let us know how you get on tomorrow. We'll be thinking of you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Jenn

    Hello 

    Thank you for replying to me.

     

    They took a biopsy abd were wonderfully honest.

    The results will be back next Wednesday but they think i do have  cancer.    The lump is less than an inch.   So they said lump removal not breast and radiation will probably be the way forward.     But can't say more until the results come back..

     

    So there you go!

    Biopsy didn't hurt at the time, wonderful doctor...but its bloody hurting now.

    Kit

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