Suspected breast cancer so many questions

Hi everyone.

I went to gp with a lump in my breast and he and consultant told me suspected was just fatty lump. Had scans this week just in case and radiographer found a 9mm lump under benign fatty lump. They have also found calcium ib large area of same breast on mammogram and whilst am aaiting for biopsy have told me they suspect it is cancer.

I wasnt expecting it so am still a bit in shock and now am starting to panic and ask lots of questions in my head.

For example consultant pen marked where he felt lump but lu.p i went with is about an inch away. In my shock didnt realose at hospital but now worried radiographer may not have scanned all of it. Do they check the whole breast? The lump didnt show on mammogram only ultrasound.am worried may have missed something.

Well meaning people keep telling me not to worry but now every ache and pain i have i wonder if thats cancer too.

Also had biopsy thurs and no pain until today when getting tingles n stabbing pain in breast but not at neddle entry site. Is this normaI ?

I am trying to be brave for everyone else at home and work and reading some of your stories i am in awe of how brave you are as i am struggling x 

  • No wonder you are struggling. Your diagnosis is still very early and you have every right to be feeling fear, panic, shock etc. Don't feel bad about that, it's only natural. I used to feel like such a fraud when people told me I was brave, because I didn't feel brave, I was just going through the treatment my medical team said I needed to treat the cancer. I'm certain they won't have missed anything in the scan, but for peace of mind you could contact the breast care nurse and ask.  I also remember the fear over every ache and pain, convinced it was a sign the cancer was spreading. That's completely normal too.  It's good you are being strong for everyone at home, but be very kind to yourself, and also remember that looking after you might help them cope better. This is the worst time,and it will get better, even if you get the diagnosis you don't want, because once the treatment starts it is easier to cope. Good luck, take care of yourself, and I'm thinking of you.

  • Thank you for your support.

    It feels so lonely because I darent really talk about the things I am worried about as it will upset people. 

    I think the waiting is definitely hard because i am thinking worst case scenario so once  i know what i am dealing with properly i can at least come to terms with it a bit better. 

    I feel so selfish as i know there are lots of people on here more poorly than me but cancer is one of those things you dont prepare for because you always hope it wont happen 

    Am sure it will get easier but your kind words are appreciated x 

  • Please don't feel selfish! Being told you have cancer is probably one of the most frightening things you can be told. Even though you haven't had it confirmed there are still medical professionals talking about you and cancer in the same sentence, and it feels very surreal. I remember feeling so alone too, although I was surrounded by support, because I didn't want to share my deepest fears in case it hurt them more. That's why this forum is such a great place to be. We understand your fear and shock, and have have been where you are. You can talk out your fears here.  I will keep my fingers crossed you hear good news, but even if you don't, you will be able to get through this. It is very doable, and you will discover you are stronger than you thought xx