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Awaiting a mammogram

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Hello all

fFirst time posting on here. I found a lump or more of a thickening just above the areola on the right side. Saw the nurse who have referred me to the One stop breast clinic. Got my appointment for next Tuesday. 
 

I've tried to put it to the back of my mind over Christmas but of course you can't help but think the worst. Since I've found the lump I've also been feeling sick. The nausea comes and goes but I have it every day now. I just wondered if anyone else also feel sick? Not sure if it's linked or not. Ive Googled the symptoms (I know you shouldn't) but it keeps saying secondary cancer. So now I'm more worried that feeling sick and not through anxiety. That I definitely have it. 

im 43 and a single parent. My youngest turned 13 recently so I'm worried sick about the future. 
 

what peoples other symptoms besides the breast lump? 

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    Hi .

      I'm awaiting an urgent referral for pain in my left breast and I've Dr googled and I'm convinced it's the worst of the worst.  

    Im getting headaches and I thought if I had cancer it's already spread but I'm really scared as I have 4 daughters one who has special needs and I have thoughts going through my mind what I would say or do.  I'm here if you need a chat,  hopefully the sickness is anxiety as the waiting is hell

    Kernow

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    Hi kernow

     

    I was like you this time last week. Horrendous left breast pain going into arm pit. Had referral to breast clinic. Had mamogramme and ultra sound. All came back normal. Consultant said could be hormonal, I'm 54 and periods stopped 10 months ago. Had hot sweats, mood swings then the breast pain. He also said there is no none cause in some cases, it just occurs. 

    I had it 3 yrs as well , again all normal.  It's surprising how common pain in left breast is. If you Google( not the best thing as most  results  always  give worst case scenario) but it is very common. 

     

    I'm sure you will be ok, very rarely does breast pain indicate cancer unless you feel a lump and other symptoms. 

     

    Keep your self busy,   anxiety can make you feel sick, can't sleep or eat so what you are feeling is most probably that.

     

    Let us know how u get on.

     

    Virtual hugs,

     

    Anne

     

     

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    Hi Tempest,

    I went through the menopause at 47 and I'm 53 now.  I'm hoping it is hormone related as it was before., Back then I didn't know I was going through the menopause, my periods just stopped and thats all.  I have had no symptoms, only when I went for a smear my cervix had closed completely and had to be surgically opened and fit a Mirna to keep it open for future smears.  

    I know that breast cancer doesn't always usually come with pain but like we say to everyone it's better to get it checked.  My appointment is on the 6th January.

    Can't come soon enough

     

     

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    Hi Tempest,

    It's great to hear that you got the all clear after all that worry - possibly the best Christmas present ever? I'm delighted for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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