Hi BethBee,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear about your symptoms, but you have done the right thing by getting it investigated. At your age it is less likely to be cancerous. There are many other reasons for breast lumps. Many are benign cysts, fibrous or hormonal changes. It is also a fact that only 1 person in every 8 referred to the clinic will get a cancer diagnosis. 

Most of us get a quick referral, which means that you should be seen within 2 weeks from the date of referral, though this can take a little longer in some areas due to Covid. Dealing with the unknown is always difficult and our imaginations tend to lead us to all sorts of dark places. Keep reminding yourself that "it isn't cancer until you're told that it's cancer."

Do you have any hobbies or pastimes that might help the time to pass. Keeping busy does help. Whatever you do, steer clear of consulting Dr Google. This will only scare you further and serve no useful purpose.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Here's hoping for good news.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

You're not alone! I'm also 28 and saw doctor yesterday and breast clinic on the 10th. 
 

driving myself mad convincing myself I have breast cancer and that I'm going to leave my little girl behind. 
 

I've been trying to keep busy which does help!

Hey lovely, I am exactly the same boat as you...I've been referred and I've got three weeks to wait for my appointment. I'm so scared too. I keep feeling nauseated and so tired. Message me if you'd like to chat, it might help xx

Hi writingislife,

Gosh, it's a horrible feeling isn't it. Just feel like I'm in limbo with this wait. Feel absolutely rubbish about the whole thing but trying to stay as positive as I possibly can be. I know it's most likely nothing, but you can't help think about the what ifs. 

How are you keeping distracted? 

It's horrible isn't it. I know that you're probably being so strong for your little girl. What sort of stuff are you doing to keep busy? I'm finding it really hard to focus on anything, whether it's reading a book or watching something. My mind just keeps going off and I'm finding it hard to distract myself :( 

Honestly, nothing. I'm trying to read, go for walks...I've got kids and they're keeping me busy but I've got this dark shadow looming over me and I feel sick constantly. Three weeks is my wait, I can't imagine lasting like this for three weeks...

Hi Jolamine,

Thank you for your reply. Yes, that's a good strategy about reminding myself that it's not cancer until I'm told. I do have hobbies, but my mind just won't let me focus on them. I love to read but just find it so hard to pick up a book, and I can't decide on anything to watch. My mind is just not with it! Rather annoying. Do you have a tips that might help this? X

It is so exhausting isn't it the wait. Just hate the unknown. Trying to keep positive thoughts but my mind does like to wonder. Just got to find the little things that bring joy. 

Dark shadow is a perfect description. I feel bad because I feel like I'm making this into a much bigger deal than it actually is, and being a bit of a downer to everyone around me even though I'm trying to stay positive. I don't know. Just feel bad..don't want to be a burden to people if I'm just over reacting