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

  • I think you will feel much better after next weeks appointment.  Either they will tall you it's nothing in which case you can forget about i(I think the majority of lumps seen at the breasts clinic turn out not to be cancerous)  Worst case scenario it does turn out to be cancerous they can sort out a plan of action which will help you feel in control   From my personal experience cancer is no longer the shock / horror nightmare it might have been 30 / 40 years ago.  There have been so many advancements in developing highly effective treatments also.  I hope this helps.  Let's us know how you get on.