Mass found left breast. Waiting for breast clinic referral

New here so not sure what to expect! I was took into hospital with covid few days ago! Suspected blood clots! During the CT they came across a 30mm mass in my left breast! I was so shocked I never asked any questions just said ok and left as they were finally discharging me! I have had flickering pains in my breast and my armpit has been so itchy ? but there are no lumps! I'm waiting for my letter referal to the breast clinic ! I'm so scared of what to expect at the appointment! I obviously hope it's not what I'm thinking it is! I just can't sleep for worrying 

  • Your so brave and inspirational! Your smashing this

     

    xxx zoe xx 

  • Bless you Zoe xx 

    Thank you love from

    Lilyanne xx♥️

     

     

     

  • Hi hope you are well ? Just wanted to let you know my referral came ! To cut a long story short ! I was taken into hospital ok the 1st Jan which was my dads birthday , the referall was made on the 7th which was the anniversary of my nans death and today is my grandads birthday who's also passed and my appointment came through! I hope it's not coincidence but all 3 dates of my family who aren't here is that a sign they are looking after me! ! Anyways I have my appointment this Thursday at 8pm the nurse said I'm booked for everything so I presume that means scans and a biopsy which I'm absolutely terrified of! I CD not stop shaking I'm so scared ! ‍♀️

  • Hold on in there Zoe. Try to keep your mind on the positive. Your appointment has come through quickley and on Thursday you will go through whatever tests you need to get some answers. I know this is a really scary time for you, our thoughts naturally always go straight to the worse case imaginable. Take it a step at a time. They're usually very supportive at the Breast Clinic. Try to focus on your appointment. Prepare some questions to ask your doctor. Remember at this stage , hopefully, it still might be something else xx

    I'm Sending you a big hug and lots of love and positive vibes

    Lilyanne xx ♥️♥️

     

  • Hey lovely thank you so much for your kind wise words ! I don't think I can go through with it , I'm so scared I can't stop crying ! I know there are much stronger people out there and I sound so bad! But the biopsy is freaking me out so bad ! I really want a general but a local is being given ! I'm *** it xxx 

  • Hi Zoe,

    I wanted to offer some reassurance. I've had two biopsies and didn't feel either of them. You'll be given local anaesthetic and it's highly unlikely you'll feel anything more than a little pressure. I think the whole waiting side of things is the worst and you must be in shock after discovering this like you did but think of it as fortuitous as you may not have known for a long time. Just keep thinking of those loved ones looking down on you. You can do this, you really can. 

    Big hugs 

    Jane xx

     

  • Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm just so so scared ! I'm so worried about the outcome, it is what it is ! But the biopsy thoight is making me so I'll I've got palpitations, nausea and migraine I'm in a right state crying so bad! I've had 4 babies aswell! I'm terrified of it! I wish I could have a general not local! xxx 

  • I'd rather have a breast biopsy than go to the dentist! You don't even see anything as they'll ask you to turn away, and I didn't feel anything even after the local had worn off. I understand completely how you're feeling, my anxiety was through the roof and I cried too. It's completely normal but once you know what you're dealing with, the anxiety gets better. Your mind will be going to all kinds of dark places but you will rationalise everything when you know. Knowledge is power! You'll be reet, I promise you. Get Thursday out of the way and when you see how kind and reassuring everyone is you'll feel better. 

    Best of luck xx

  • Hey there Zoe, 

    Come on love you can do this. I want to reassure you that although the biopsys are a bit unpleasant,  they are bearable. You won't be on your own someone will be with you to hold your hand. You could ask the nurse to give you a bit more local anesthetic. It'll be over quite quickly. I've had several over a long period. It's the thought of them that's the worst...like when you go to the dentist. It's never as bad as you imagined it would be.

    Hey I just seen you've had 4 babies!! You can sooooh do this.

    Sending love 

    Lilyanne xx ♥️♥️

     

     

     

  • Hey thank you lovely really means so much! I always work myself up over things im terrible I've always been the same ! I wish I was more like my mum she just gets on with things ! Just want it all over with! xx