Newbie been referred for lump

Hi all found a lump last night in my breast, straight to the gp this morning and she has referred me and I have an appointment 2 weeks today at the breast clinic, I go on holiday next week for a wee k and just keep thinking how do I get through the days and nights with this hanging over me ? everyone is like "keep positive it may not be anything sinister" and yeah it might not be but I also have to keep in mind that it might be and I need to be able to try and deal with it if that's the outcome . I just wanted to say hello to you all and hopefully chat to people in a similar situation. Xx

Parents
  • Hi Elaine, just wanted to say hi and I'm in the same position as you. Saw my GP yesterday, fast track referral to the breast clinic and now waiting. My lump is a 'definite hard mass' as the doc described it but is not attached to anything. Trying to keep everything normal as I don't want to tell my kids until I have a better idea of what's going on. But it's hard not to think about it and I'm paranoid about every twinge now. X

  • Hi Jane, it's awful isn't it? I just keep checking and hoping it will dissappear, I know there's nothing I can do till my appointment but it doesn't stop me constantly worrying. Hope your ok? Xx

  • Hi Elaine how are you doing? I've been exactly the same, keep checking it and even convinced myself I'd found another one at 2am, but don't think I have! I'm trying to think about other stuff but it's almost impossible not to worry isn't it? 

Reply Children
  • Oops pressed send too early! I really hope you can enjoy your holiday a bit despite everything that's going on. Look after yourself and let me know how you get on xxx

  • Thankyou I will,  I'm just a mess at the moment, I've convinced myself it's the worst possible news , I just don't know how I'll cope if it is, I'm struggling to function now and haven't had my appointment yet! My partner works on the oil rigs aswell so he's been away since I found it last week, h s back today though so at least I'll have him with me for the appointment. I can't even face food but I know I need to eat. Keep us informed of how you get on. Xx