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Hi, I'm new here. Found a lump in my right breast few days ago. Got GP appt on Thursday this week. I've managed to put it to back of my mind/convince myself it's nothing (which I know, statistically is most likely). But today I can't get it out of my head. I suffer from anxiety & depression (which is controlled with meds). Not slept last night. Can't get the feeling out if my head that I experienced when I felt the lump a few days ago...horrible, scared, panic. Can't bear to check it again cos I don't want to feel that same feeling again. I do check boobs but not on a regular basis. Never felt lump before. This was by accident. Was just brushing crumbs off a vest top & my chest area! Sorry for long post. 

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    Hi there - don't wish to minimise your worries but you do say you suffer from anxiety & depression so it's likely I suspect that this where much of your fear & panic is coming from. You've done the right thing making an appt. with your GP just to check it out but chances are it's a cyst or something like that. Your'e right that cancer is statistically extremely unlikely so focus on that & not your anxiety which will spiral out of control if you don't. I know what the fear is like having a had a real cancer scare just recently but all turned out ok for me so why not you? :):)

    Chin up sweetie Thursday will come around & if you spoil the next few days for yourself you'll be cross with yourself!! :)

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