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? 

  • 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

  • Hi 

    So grateful everything was clear on mammogram and ultrasound they found one cyst which was benign in left breast and right one where dent is 2 cysts on other side but nothing where dents are. Examined me said nothing showed up so must be weight gain and body changes due to getting older. I felt so happy but shocked and shook all day. As I never ate all week or slept. Thank you all so much for supporting me. 

     

  • I'm so pleased for you  now relax and enjoy the start of 2022.  

     

    Kernow

     

     

  • Hello all

    I just wanted to give my update. So I have been waiting two weeks for appointment which was today and thankfully the lump was down to a cyst which was drained there and then as was quite big. 
     

    After a scary few weeks waiting I had Convinced myself The worst. After all the googling this confirmed in my mind even more that I had it. I was starting to feel nauseous and all my symptoms I thought I had was showing as secondary cancer. But i was lucky to be seen today at the One Stop shop Breast clinic where I was first seen by the Dr who examined my breast and said I will need a mammogram, ultrasound and then a needle test. So straight after went and had my mammogram which isn't the nicest experience but essential. It was while stood at this machine it hit home more so and had to fight the tears. After this I was then taken in for the ultrasound which was done by a Dr and was then told there and then it's a cyst. The relief was immense!! The Dr did say they found another cyst on the other breast but very small. Because of the size of the bigger cyst it was agreed to drain it which I saw on the screen and watching it disappear was very satisfying. 
     

    my advice to anyone waiting for their scans is to please please not Google your symptoms because like me I did just that and it made me worse, thinking I had it and how was I going to cope. But after today it goes to show no matter how much you convince yourself, you just don't know!! 
    I had a good outcome today and I sincerely hope the same for you guys I really do xxx