Terrible anxiety and panic waiting for breast lump referral

Hello everyone, found large breast lump on Tuesday. Went straight to gp. Booked for urgent referral approx 2 wks. I'm 66 so am petrified of outcome as older lady! Seems like I have all the worst symptoms! I can't sleep, lost of appetite. Seems ever since I found lump I now have aches and stabbing pains in area. I need some help and reassurance please

  • Thank you so very much for your kind reply xxx

  • Had my results today. IDC grade 2. They think nodes are clear.

    Lumpectomy followed by 6 months chemo then 3 weeks radiotherapy

    Obviously worried but I will stay strong for my son's and wonderful positive partner

    Hoping all going well for you xx

  • Hi it's hard isn't it getting told this news. Yours is the opposite if mine I'm getting the chemo first. 
    Stay strong we are on this journey together. 

    Did they give you a date for your surgery? Xxx

  • Hello how are you, I have my date for Lumpectomy surgery this Tuesday.

    Is it normal to feel very apprehensive? Silly I know but I'm imagining all kinds of other problems that could cancel op or complications arising during recovery.

    I live in a rural area, I now find I'm jealous of sheep - no worries just chewing grass!

    This has been the worst nightmare! 

    I just want this out now. Been a real real struggle these past few weeks. I don't know how we all get through it?

    I find kind words and understanding from the lovely ladies that have been through it or just starting out on something so horrible is incredibly helpful and helps calm me when worry gets a grip! Will be thinking of all the other ladies having the same on Tuesday ♥️ x

  • Hi thats good not long till Tuesday. I start Chemo on Wednesday and am terrified of the side effects and wondering how I'm going to cope. My anxiety is through the roof.  My left breast feels more swollen  tender and lump feels larger  than it was 6 weeks ago when I first went to see about my lumps. Still got bruising from the biopsy's . Hope and pray that we both get through this. Thinking about you ️ ️

  • Oh I feel your pain, it's incredibly frightening. Only those that are going through it know how it affects everything - there's no escaping the worry. Our minds are on overdrive 24/7

    Trying to calm myself down and take every day at a time! It's not easy is it.

    Good luck with your Chemo.  Let us know how it's going from time to time.

    I'm really not looking forward to my chemo starting either! 

    Keep it together if you can, it's human to imagine the worst case scenario!

    My very best wishes, I'll be thinking of you ♥️ xx