Hi Uzzma,

I completely understand how anxious and scared you are right now, you're not alone.

The waiting does seem to be the worst thing.

Try not to overthink or make your own conclusions, you will be thoroughly examined at your appointment and you will be able to tell them your symptoms and concerns.

In the meantime, try to focus on something else if you can, it makes the waiting time go quicker and lessens the anxiety.

Take care and best wishes :happy:

Hi Plumlet,

At least this explanation makes sense. It's good to hear that all is running to schedule and to learn that "spiculated" was indeed a typo.

I'm still hoping for good news!

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Uzzma,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

It is unusual for breast cancer to be associated with pain. I agree with Plumlet. Try not to overthink things. Not all lumps are cancerous and the younger you are the less likely the more unlikely they are to be. Many tend to be benign cysts, hormonal or fibrous changes. It is a fact that only 1 person in every 8 who attend the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis, so the odds are still in your favour.

Even if it is cancer. Breast cancer is one of the most treatable types of cancer nowadays. I myself have had 2 bouts in the past 12 years and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life. This is always a worrying time, regardless of any assurances.

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

I hope that your appointment goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you Jolamine, 

You are so brave, I am just scared I guess, I hope to have children one day and don't want cancer taking that away from me.

everyone says to stay positive and wait for the appointment, I know I shouldn't self diagnose myself, feel like it's a coping mechanism I'm using if the news isn't good, I guess nothing can prepare us if it is cancer, my app is on the 20th, I guess with the Easter weekend there were delays. 
 

Hope you are all well x

Hi Uzzma,

This is one of the scariest times of your life.  Dealing with the unknown is never easy. Irrespective of the outcome, you will actually feel better once you know what is happening. Make sure that you mention to your consultant that you hope to have children still, if you need any treatment. They can help you to arrange for this before treatment commences.

It is so hard to stay positive, as our imaginations tend to run away with us. Most of us end up with dark thoughts when this happens. I'm glad to hear that you don't have too much longer to wait to be seen.

Keeping my fingers crossed for good news.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Oh Plumlet I'm so sorry to hear this I imagine you're feeling all sorts of feelings right now. If you want to chat, I am here. It definitely goes to show that it's always best to get things checked out whenever something isn't quite right/normal for you. I'm glad they've picked this up now and can act quickly to get it sorted. 

Hi [@jessdaisy]‍ 

I don't know what I am feeling exactly, I just feel sort of calm at the moment....I'm talking about having cancer but not really feeling it, not that I want to feel upset or scared but at the moment I'm OK.

It's all words and info and leaflets at the moment...perhaps I'm still processing...but I'd like to keep some of this calm going forward!

Thanks for coming back :happy:

I imagine you're very much in that processing stage, though still its good to feel calm and I hope that continues for you :happy: here if things change/ you want to talk :happy:

Thank you, I appreciate your support :happy: