Hi La78,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear about the anxiety that these symptoms are causing you. Are you aware that not all breast lumps are cancerous? Many turn out to be benign cysts, fibrous or hormonal changes. I am glad to hear that your appointment at the breast clinic is due soon. Only 1 person in every 8 referred will get a cancer diagnosis, so the odds are still in your favour.

Nearly all of us tend to be emotional wrecks when we are waiting for a diagnosis. Our imaginations take over and bring us to all sorts of dark places, but fortunately, this seldom happens. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 12 years. I discovered both lumps myself and had no pain or discomfort until after I discovered the lumps and couldn't resist feeling them so often. It was then that I began to feel nauseous, but this was due to the tremendous anxiety more than anything else. I was also extremely fatigued all of the time.

Even if the worst comes to pass. Breast cancer is now one of the most treatable forms of cancer. I still lead a busy and fulfilling life, despite my diagnosis.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks for replying Jolamine

Sorry to hear you've been through this before. It's an awful feeling. But it's reassuring that your here and able to inform others of your experiences. I just can't help wonder what if. I keep feeling the lump and feel nauseous. I've never suffered with sickness before now and so can't help but think it's because I've got cancer. God the wait it unbearable. We just want to know either way so we can deal with it. I feel like I'm just wasting time xx

Hi La78,

It is an awful feeling, but we all come to terms with it. If it's of any help, it becomes easier to deal with once we know what we are dealing with, irrespective of the outcome. Coping with the unknown is never easy. My nausea settled as soon as I knew what I was facing.. 

How many children do you have and have you mentioned any of this to your family yet? As I said before, this could well be due to other causes. Only another week to go now - I know that this feels like forever, but try to keep yourself busy to help the waiting time to pass.

Keeping my fingers crossed for good news.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

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

Hi La78,

Thank you for the update. I am delighted to hear that your nausea has nothing to do with cancer and I hope that you'll find that it disappears now that you've had such good news. Are you g to have any furthheck ups on your cysts? 

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi La78,

Thank you for the update. I am delighted to hear that your nausea has nothing to do with cancer and I hope that you'll find that it disappears now that you've had such good news. Are you g to have any furthheck ups on your cysts? 

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx