Worry - found a lump

So never joined any chat room - this is just a start to a journey that and may be all ok - I am a mental health nurse/therapist and I tell people every day to stick to the facts. I have ignored symptoms of fatigue and what I thought was pain in chest due to stress and it turns out I have a lump - whilst I recognise that for most it all turns out ok, waiting for 2 weeks to gain this information has taught me a new level of worry, all the self talk cannot erase the what if thought - I am finding myself behaving differently and whilst I have only told 2 friends and partner they are also behaving differently - I guess this message was to connect with others who understand what this very strange experience feels like 

 

  • Hey, 

     

    I feel you! I have a lump in my right breast alongside an extremely itchy nipple/breast for a few months now. 
    saw my gp this week who confirmed it was a solid lump and referred me straight to the hospital. I have an appointment Thursday afternoon.

     

    im struggling to concentrate on anything and have confided in just a couple of friends. 
     

    Ones travelling 4 hours to be with me that evening and the other has taken the afternoon off to come with me, makes me worry more that they seem worried!

     

    wishing you all the best xx