Hi Kels,

sad that we are meeting here but I'm in the same position. I found a lump just over a month ago, (thought I was being paranoid as a friend of mine had breast cancer & now has secondary in her bones, so I regularly check my breasts).

I felt it again around two weeks later while showering, went to my GP the next day & got referred for a mammogram. I had my mammogram nearly two weeks ago and have my results on Wednesday this week... I'm meeting with a breast cancer specialist and possibly have to have an ultrasound and biopsy if needed while I'm there. I have gone through every emotion possible. This has been the longest two weeks of my life. Sometimes I'm positive that it's a cyst as I started HRT 6 months ago and I have days where I'm distraught at the thought of having to tell family I could have cancer.  I've tried to keep myself busy, it does help. I have only told two close friends as I don't want to keep talking about it or have people feel sorry for me. That would make me worse. 
So I feel you fears, as do a lot of us on here. You're not on your own, I've cried a few times, that helps let it out and I've stood in front of all my fitness classes and PT clients with a smile on my face as if nothing is happening. 
sending love over as I totally understand what you're going through. Sorry I can't offer any more advice than that right now xx 

Hi Katpt thank you for your kind words. I believe the breast clinic will do mammogram ultrasound and biopsy all In one day if needed . Still doesn't help when we are so near Xmas. It's so difficult to get excited when I am all consumed . My Mum died of breast cancer at 55 but that was 25yrs ago and things have come on since then . Would it be rude of me to ask how old you are ?      Good luck on Wednesday and I'm sure you will not find it easy going for appointment. Keep me updated please  

Hi thank you for your kind words. I believe the breast clinic will do mammogram and if needed ultrasound and biopsy all at the visit so could be 3-4 hours !  I am so scared as I lost my mum at 55 to breast cancer 25 yrs ago but I know things have improved greatly since then . Good luck on wed with your results I'm sure it will be good x I know that you will be worrying the day you have your appointment and my Words will not help with the anxiety .  Could I ask your age if that's not too Rude ? Keep me updated with your progress take care 

Hi Kels,

welcome lovely. It's a rough time as our brains are working overtime on what it could be...

I was told the same initially, but then only had a mammogram and have to wait until they have viewed that for ultrasound & biopsy (I think it's different here in wales to the rest of the UK on how they do the initial appointment). 
my maternal grandmother had breast cancer in her 40's as I only ever knew her with her 'fake boobies' from a very young age. She only ever told us the truth as to why she had the breast pads. 

thank you too! I'll let you know how I get on weds but I've been told It'll be a good few hours if I need further investigation. 

of course I don't mind you asking, I'm 49, have been peri meno for 3 years but had arguments with my GP for HRT so ended up going private for help. 
 

xx 

I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you but I'm sure due to your age you will be fine . This anxiety is dreadful and so many emotions going through my head. are u managing to sleep ?    I have a very supportive husband but sometimes difficult for him to understand my feelings .Take care 

Yes I will do . If you need to offload always here for a chat 

Hi I'm new to here i went to doctors 8 days ago they found a pea sized fixed lump in the lower right side of my left breast I felt it before but thought it was nothing as I have lumpy breast I've got ky appointment threw for next Friday im so scared my breast gave now started hurting with a burnings feeling but I don't know if it's because in poking it or feeling for it xx

Hi I know exactly how your feeling terrified is just one word I can describe . I am trying not to think about it but unfortunately constantly thinking the worse due to my age etc. waiting for the spppointment to come through and then dreading going .  All of this on top of Xmas. I hope the spppintment goes welll and always here to chat if needed. 

Sorry forgot to add all I've been doing is poking and prodding in hope that it will go and then I just make it worse. Try not to but easier said than done