Awaiting a mammogram

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

  • I have found a breast dent abs my mom died of cancer so I am in bits cant get it out of my mind like you. 

     

    Hope all ok with you 

  • Hi Chezza 1971

    When did you discover the lump, have you any pain?   It's such a worry waiting to find anything out, I'm constantly thinking about it.  

    Im sorry your mum died of cancer and this must make you even more concerned.

    Please feel free to chat, always hear to listen

    Kernow

     

  • I noticed a dent or puckering Monday and waiting to see hospital scared stiff like you. Hope you are OK 

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    Hi Chezza,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am so sorry to hear about your symptoms. My mum died of secondary breast cancer too. It is not at all unusual to be in bits at this stage. Try to remind yourself "that it isn't cancer until you're told that it's cancer."  Only 1 person in every 8 referred to the breast clinic gets a cancer diagnosis, so here's hoping for good news. Whatever you do in the meanwhile, don't be tempted to consult Dr Google, as this will only scare you stiff and serve no useful purpose.Have you seen your GP yet?

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Thank you I can't stop looking at Google driving myself crazy I feel sick can't sleep. When I look at breast dents it all says worst. 

    Thank you replying to me.

    Hope you all get positive results 

  • Hi Chezza 1971,

    My husband went out for the day and I thought I would look at Google, but I stopped myself.  It's not giving me the answers I want to see, just fears that leads to tears.

    Have you managed to get an appointment with your gp?  I've decided to go private as the wait is over 2 weeks in my area due to covid.  They said they may get a cancellation but with my anxiety, I don't think I can wait.  My parents have offered to pay.  I have an one stop appointment next Thursday.

    Everyone on this site, understands your fears, we are all here for you. I had a good cry today, I needed to let it out.

    Kernow

  • I have appointment on Sunday called today. I havent got a lump at all its a dent or pucker on one breast. Noticed it Monday. Hope your appointment goes well. If you look at puckering etc it's all negative. Feel sick with fear like you. 

    It's so unfair I have 2 children too. 

  • That's really quick, well done.  

    I have no puckering or marks or lumps only pain.  I've had constant pain before about 5 years ago and that was checked and it was hormonal.  This feels different, more of a burning sensation on and off and pain around my breast.  The doctor did say get it checked just incase there  is something and you can't feel it.  My mind went into over drive, I keep feeling and making pain worse.

    Our children are the most important people in our lives and the thought of not being with them is horrendous.   

    Hopefully you will have some answers if not all the answers Sunday.  Let me know how you get on, 

    Kernow x 

     

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    Hi Chezza,

     Try not to google. as this always makes matters worse. Keep telling yourself that "it's not cancer until you're told that it's cancer."

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Kernow,

    I'm so glad to hear that you have managed to get an earlier appointment. I hope that it all goes well.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Hi,

    I was wondering how you got on with your appointment yesterday.

    Kernow

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