Hi Mrs RL

I'm sorry to hear of your anxieties and symptoms you're going through. I do feel it's good to share how you are feeling and know you aren't alone in your thoughts and the symptoms you have are shared so with many of us.

Hope your GP app goes okay tomorrow? It is always very worrying when first line treatment a Dr gives you doesn't appear to solve the issue but it is good that you're going back to get it checked. I'm sorry to hear of your mum, my dad's anxieties raised so much when he lost his dad to cancer, I think some of them anxiety about cancer rubbed onto me. It's a very natural feeling to have when a loss is so personal to you.

I felt like I made the pain worse by constantly checking. Weirdly i have felt a bit better today since sharing my thoughts, kept myself distracted, especially when I'm back at work tomorrow after having 2 weeks off!

The covid jab raised my lymph nodes which is natural. I'm unsure about how it may affect your cycle though. 

Hope you are feeling better this evening x

Hi again!

Good luck with your appointment today. Let us know how you get on.

I had a nightmare with my GP surgery yesterday and after sitting on the phone in a queue for well over an hour was answered by a rude receptionist who said no appointments and to call back today. They only do on the day appointments now, which seems crazy to me when the GP wants a follow up. I have managed to get a call back for this morning so I am waiting for that now. I think she will refer me to the clinic.

Thank you. I have always been anxious but am definitely worse since losing my Mum, especially where health is concerned. I definitely made it worse and sore by constantly checking!

I have seen a few people with affected cycles after their covid jab, it definitely seemed to mess with my hormones a few weeks after. I guess we don't really know the long term affects of it and it seemed strange I had these issues a couple of weeks later, but it might be a coincidence. I did see someone say they were told appointments at the breast clinic had increased since having it though so maybe there is a link. 

How are you feeling now? I am quite anxious but trying to work through it as making myself feel ill and I really hope it's over nothing too.

Keep us updated x

Good luck for today Vegmum! Let us know how you get on x

Hi Vegmum, so pleased to read your update and that it is good news. You must be very relieved! Take care x

Thank you, I am so relieved. I had got myself in such a state over the last nearly 2weeks I've barely functioned. 

Take care and best wishes xx

Bless you, I can imagine! I'm the same at times at the moment! Thank you, I will update on here when I finally get seen x

Just an update from me. I spoke to the GP and she has referred me to the breast clinic. I have already had an email from the surgery to confirm my appointment for 31st January. I am partly relieved and partly terrified! The GP did reassure me that she doesn't think it is anything sinister but wants me to be seen to be on the safe side and rule anything else out. It says on the letter it will take 3-4 hours as it is a one stop shop x

Hi Mrs RL

I'm glad to hear you've got your app and that your GP has given you some reassurance. Didn't realise its such a lengthy day at the clinic but sounds like you'll get all the information you need to know that day.

I've had my GP app and after some searching she found my lump, it's deep and definitely has reduced from when I found it. She said she wasn't too concerned about the pain but everyone over 30 gets a referral for 2 week wait at breast clinic. So will wait for that and see what happens from there :)

That is definitely positive. My consultant today said if a symptom is sinister it doesn't get better only worse. I still have pain even after my all clear today. Hope you get your date soon xx