Anxiety through the roof - found a lump in my breast and have breast clinic appointment next week

So I found a lump in my breast last week have been seen by the doctor today who confirmed he felt a 15mm irregular shaped lump I have been given an appointment at the breast clinic next Wednesday, I am already freaking out , I’m convinced it’s cancer and I’m going to die ( irrational but I can’t help it) . My husband knows but I won’t speak to anyone else until I know more . I feel

like I’m on the verge of a panic attack 

  • Hi, don't panic, easier said than done right. I know, I've been there and thought I'd implode with the worry. It could be anything and if it is nasty, plenty of treatment available. Mine was 22mm, it was cancer, I'm now a year from diagnosis. I had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy and tablets as it was hormone fed. Anxiety will take you to dark places so try and keep yourself busy, listen to audio books, gardening, reading etc; once you know for sure either way, the panic will ease off. Fingers crossed for good news x