Hello greennumber647, 

A big welcome to Cancer Chat! You did the right thing to go and visit your doctor when you noticed this thickness on your right breast. It's good that she was thorough and has referred you to the breast clinic. Try not to worry too much though as being referred to the breast clinic doesn't mean it is necessarily anything to be concerned about as many lumps are indeed benign. 

It's all a waiting game now and it is often a very stressful time as all you can do is wait to be seen at the breast clinic. I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. There is a useful booklet here from Breast Cancer Chat on what to expect from your breast clinic appointment which will help you prepare for your appointment.

I hope you will also hear from other ladies here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator