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Lulubell21
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So I'm not really sure why I'm here but I'm hoping the forum acts as some sort of relief. I'm 30 years old, with no history of breast cancer in my family but found a lump in my left breast last week and went to the DR who has referred me to my local breast clinic in 2 weeks time. Of course I asked if she was concerned and she said she would refer anyone to the clinic if she or they felt a lump. The clinic is a one stop shop so they'll do every test that day and I will leave knowing if anything is wrong. Since I've been to the Drs I'm convinced my lymph nodes in my left armpit are also swollen which isn't helping matters. But the hardest part is I have a 13 week old baby at home,and I'm  thinking the worst about what might happen . Has anyone else experienced anything similar?

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    Hi Lulubell21. Welcome to the forum.

    I think there are plenty of us who've gone through (or are going through) the same process as you - if not for breast cancer then for some other form of cancer.

    It's going to be worrying, of course. There's no way you're not going to be worried, but it's worth bearing in mind a few simple (and reassuring) facts.  You and your doctor have wasted no time in getting a referral.  These 2 week referrals are designed to catch cancers as early as possible; 9 out of 10 people on these referrals turn out not to have cancer, and those who do usually have their cancers caught while they're early and curable. Cancer treatments, especially for early stage cancers, have come on in leaps and bounds over the last 20 years. There are millions of people walking around now who have had their cancer cured and are getting on with their lives.  

    So, I know it's worrying, but please try to remain hopeful and optimistic.  

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    I was like you I found a lump and went to the doctors ide found a lump I was petrified but not knowing frightened me more referred to hospital I got all the test but I knew before it was cancer my breast was removed now I’m on a course of chemo the support you get of the nurses and doctors is over welming nothing was to mutch trouble my daughter has been with me ever step of the way take one day at a time everything goes through yer head but there is a light at the end of the tunnel can you not take a fri with you cont Macmillan and have a chat with them 

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