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GP found breast lump & have a referral, needing reassurance!

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Hello, 

 

I am 32 and feel very silly. I have knows somehthing was wong with my left brest for over a year, random stabbing pains, arm tingles etc, but I was too scared to get checked. I never 'felt' for a bump because I was terrified of what I would find. 

My anxiety finally led me to get a check and two doctors right away said there was a lump, immidately. 

I am so scared, I cried all the way home. I have been referred to a hospital for an ultrasound and mammogram but it might take up to 4 weeks, so I am considering going private. 

Has anyone had lumps that tuned out to be innocent? 

I am so terrified I cannot think straight.

 

Thank you in advance!

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    Hi,

    Sorry too meet you here, please don't beat yourself up about not  going straight away, you can't change the past and you have done the right thing going now. we are all guilty of putting things off! 
    I Didn't go for a while either, I had burning for a long time before I went about my Lump I didn't put the 2 together, I'm 38 and have two boys. 
    I would definitely take someone to the breast Clinic with you. Breast are so complex it could be nothing to worry about but it's always nice to have someone with you. 
     

    4 weeks is a long wait, I would ring the clinic and ask to go on the list if they have any cancellations. 

    you will need lots of support from your family and friends, don't keep your worries to yourself 

    I wish you well and I hope its positive news.

    Love Sarah 

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    Hi,

    Sorry too meet you here, please don't beat yourself up about not  going straight away, you can't change the past and you have done the right thing going now. we are all guilty of putting things off! 
    I Didn't go for a while either, I had burning for a long time before I went about my Lump I didn't put the 2 together, I'm 38 and have two boys. 
    I would definitely take someone to the breast Clinic with you. Breast are so complex it could be nothing to worry about but it's always nice to have someone with you. 
     

    4 weeks is a long wait, I would ring the clinic and ask to go on the list if they have any cancellations. 

    you will need lots of support from your family and friends, don't keep your worries to yourself 

    I wish you well and I hope its positive news.

    Love Sarah 

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