Waiting for first appointment at breast clinic

Hi I'm new to this site. It looks a very supportive forum and I know will be better than my incessant googling. I'm aware many of you are much further along the journey. I have a sizeable lump in my right breast, I'm 48. My GP said she was hopeful it is a cyst as it felt circular but that she would keep her fingers crossed for me.  It's between the size of a walnut and lime so pretty big and at the bottom to outside of my breast. I'm obviously terrified that because of it's size if it is cancer it won't be good news. I'm finding the waiting absolutely unbearable and I'm struggling sleeping. Because of its size I find it really hard to not think about and it also feels very achy. 
My apointment is on the 21st December and I understand they will do biopsy and mammagram etc and then it will be around a week for results - depending on Christmas/ New Year.  At the moment I'm thinking of every possible worst case scenaro. I'm always a very pro active patient and often an advocate on behalf of family members and feel so helpless at the moment. In terms of questions to ask on the 21st any pointers would be appreciated. Also any top tips on how to switch off a very worried mind. Many thanks and sending much love to you all 

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    Hi Trsbrk,

    I'm glad to hear that you are being kept busy at work and doing your best to keep focussed on other things. Questions tend to come freely once you know exactly what you are dealing with. Naturally if you have any pressing concerns at the moment jot them down and ask them when you have your appointment.

    Your key qustion at the moment is : Do I have cancer? If not, what do I have? Other questions tend to flow from these answers. Questions such as: Will I need treatment? What treatment will I need? How long will I have to wait for surgery? What type of surgery is available for me? What are my best treatment options? Are there likely to be any side-effects to treatment and if so, what are these likely to be?

    I look forward to getting your update and hope that it all goes well.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • That worries me all the more now ! Ha ha 

  • Hi there! I'm the same, I'm 49 and have a 2cm lump on The outside of my right breast and a pea sized one near my armpit. I had a mammogram two weeks ago and have my results appointment tomorrow morning to discuss the mammogram results and maybe need an ultrasound & biopsy depending on what they say. 
    All of us on here have feared the worst, goggled the cr*p out of breast cancer but I'm trying to be positive that it's all down to my HRT that I started 6 months ago. 
    I've tried to keep busy, painting, work, spending time with friends and family to take my mind off it. 
    just wanted to let you know you're not on your own and seeing some hugs over xx 

  • I think we have chatted on another discussion. Just want to wish you positive vibes for tomorrow and I'm sure your right about HRT please let us know the outcome of your appointment 

    hugs o

  • Hi KatPT thanks for your message and for the hugs much appreciated. I hope everything goes well at your appointment tomorrow. I had a mirena coil fitted about 2 years ago which led to changes in my breasts -  heaviness, tenderness etc. I'm kicking myself now for not registering it might be something that needed to be checked out sooner. 
    You sound like you have a great outlook and great that you are keeping busy. I've been sorting anything and everything and sending countless bags to charity! 
    Please let us know how things go with your apointment tomorrow sending hugs and positive energy your way xx

  • Hey lovely, yes we did chat previously. How you're doing today? You ok? 
     

    thansk for the positive vibes, keep ploughing through this next few weeks until you get to your appointment, you can do it, I thought this last two weeks waiting would take forever but here I am the night before. I'm a mix of mainly positive with the odd stomach churn thrown in... just because I'm going into the unknown tomorrow. 
     

    I'll definitely let you know as soon as I can! 
     

    xx 

  • We're all here in the same limbo boat until we know more. 
    I left mine for a month before I went to the GP as I thought I was being paranoid, so don't be too hard on yourself right now. 
    im feeling more positive now but I've had many ugly face crying moments with snot bubbles for good measure over the last month, so cry if you're need to, it does help. 
     

    I'll definitely let you know all know, thank you!

     

    try to stay as positive as you can! I read a great article in breast changes with HRT which definitely made me feel better about the lumps! 
     

    if I can find it again I'll post it here for uou xx 

  • Sorry didn't respond to the first part of your message. Today hasn't been a good day. Lots of anxiety negative thoughts positive thoughts a whole mixed bag of emotions. I am making myself a basket case and got to stop . It's just fear if the unknown like everybody else .  
     

    take care and I'm sure the outcome for you will be positive xx

  • Oh bless you lovley, it's hard, as much as you try to see the positive side, the word 'Breast lump' Instills that fear in us all. 
     

    you're not a basket case, it's a stressful time. Do what you need to and you'll get through it. Promise. I felt the same. Xx