Hi everyone I never ever thought I would be posting on this group but boy am I glad it’s here for us all. A brief synopsis is I felt tenderness in my right breast about 6 months ago but attributed it to not taking my starflower oil capsules (which are amazing for breast tenderness) and the good old menopause. Fast forward to Friday Dec 12th when I finally decided to get a proper examination by the GP who was very efficient with both breasts. She found a hard fixed lump which she couldn’t access properly as she felt it was attached to the breast tissues or chest wall. She referred me to the 2 week cancer pathway. The clinic called me on Monday 15th Dec and I have my appointment on 23rd Dec.
I have read that it’s unlikely to be a cyst as they are soft and moveable so the fact mine is hard and non moveable kinda says it all. My concerns are understandably huge as since the GP examination my breast is so so painful to touch and now I have a pain radiating from my armpit down my arm. Of course I’m fearing the worst especially as I seem to have suffered with this breast for 6 months. I have read many posts on here and the MacMillan forum to see if anyone else had anything similar and it didn’t turn out as a terminal diagnosis because that’s how I’m veering at the moment. I consider myself to be a strong person who is always there to help my adult daughters through life and my 3 granddaughters. I am 62 years old who loves life and tries to make the most of everyday. I know so many of you fabulous lot have been through so much and I take my hat off to your bravery and stoicism but I feel I’m drowning and caving in at the first hurdle. If anybody can offer me a glimmer of reassurance I will grab it with both hands
My eldest daughter is flying home from the states on Xmas Eve and I hate that I will have to impart bad news.
I will update you of my outcome on 23rd although I’m guessing I won’t know the full picture until biopsy results are back
Thank you for taking the time to read this
Kate
