Hi LittleAmy,

Sorry to read that you've discovered a lump. I empathise, this is as me just over 3 weeks ago. You are right, it becomes all consuming and takes over your thought process. 

I had a mammogram, ultrasound, biopsies, chest X-ray and another mammogram last Wednesday and received my results tomorrow. As I get closer to the result day I have become more anxious. Last nights thoughts until 2am were how do I tell my 15yo daughter? What about my new job I am starting in September? I got myself into a bit of a state while the rest of the house slept. 
 

I have found keeping my mind busy is helping, I've been listening to audio books. Walking the dog and trying to catch up with friends for coffee and chats - even when I haven't wanted to. Today I went out for lunch with my daughter and we laughed. one day at a time, deep breaths and like I keep reading on here, most lumps turn out to be other things! 
 

our NHS staff are wonderful and will do their utmost to look after you while you are doing through this. 
 

lots of positive thoughts and love coming your way! Xx

 

Hi Amy!

 I have been there! What your nurse has said it is true!

Not all lumps are cancerous. Please don't read a Doctor Google . You will be fine.

 Best of luck and please write here. We will support each other.

Nat

I have a 17 and 15 year old and I've done my very best to hide my fear from them. 

I hope the results are good news tomorrow x 

I too have tried. My 15yo is super observant and told me last week when they picked me up from the hospital - I'm not stupid Mum, you're too young for a routine mammogram. I've since been honest and allowed her chance to talk and ask questions. It's very hard.

Try and enjoy Scotland, hopefully it'll be a welcome distraction! Xx

Hi Amy

I'm currently in the Same boat, not slept since Friday night, struggling to eat and extreme anxiety. 
ive had some aching in my left breast on and off for months, whxih I put down as muscular, as i often lay on that side, and hold my phone. 
im Friday I found a lump and panicked. Now I'm reading into the ache and worrying it's all linked to something sinister. Prob all I'm related but it's how my brain works :(.

I've got mh breast  clinic app tomorrow. Try and enjoy your holiday and put it out or your mind the best you can. Lumps can have lost to causes, so try and stay positive x

I feel for you I really do. No one understands how much the worry effects every single moment of the day until it's happened to them. ( especially if you suffer from anxiety) 

I've lost 4lb in weight already due to having no appetite. 
 

Because of my upcoming holiday I've decided to go private as it's much quicker. I'm being seen tomorrow. 

I hope everything goes well at your appointment as well x 
 

I know it's awful isn't it. I all the all clear today, so I was very relieved and lucky. Please let me know how you get on, I will Be thinking of you x 

Thank you for update! It's nice to know that everything is ok!

Last June, COVID, I work in school. I was waiting for 14 days, worried sick and on the day of my appointment my class was sent due to high COVID cases. I had to move my appointment for next 2 weeks... I was ill mentally and physically. Fortunately, all good after all.

Great news!!! Let's hope it's the same for me x