Breast lump

Hi,

 

I found a small lump in my breast last week went and saw gp who referred me for a mammogram. It's so scary when you have to wait to be able to make an appointment and being in limbo with the what ifs. I would rather know then be sat around with the worry hanging over my head. 
 

I have 2 kids one who's very mummy and the oldest is pretty chill and laid back but I look at them and my mind wonders to some pretty horrible places like what would happen if I wasn't here? How would you cope? My partner is really supportive which is amazing. 
 

I keep having a breakdown as I keep thinking the worst and this is before I've even been to see anyone. The lump isn't painful I have no pain at all it's just the knowing it's there and knowing there is a chance it could be something is pretty scary in it's self. I feel like I'm about to burst into tears every 5 mins and I know I'm not the only one loads of people are on the same position as me it's crazy. 

  • Hi Sunshine

    Sorry too meet you here,. I know how you feel, the waiting is the worst, your mind tends too run wild. Take someone with you to your appointment, don't go alone, I did and I wish I didn't.  Once you know what your dealing with you will feel much better, the unknown is torture 
     

    I'm 38 with 2 young Sons so I can relate to how you feel.

    Try to stay to the light, it could be a lot of things, you will be okay. Xx
     

    Stay strong Sarah 

  • Hi,

    so sorry to hear your going through a similar thing. How did you get on at your appointment? My mind goes crazy literally thinking at times I won't be here this time next year. It's scary how we convince ourselves of things that we don't even know what's going on. My partner is coming with me as I'm not great at taking bad news at best of times. My mother in law also offered to come as she went through a similar thing around Christmas and has just been given the all clear. 

  • Hi,

    Unfortunately I was Diagnosed with invasive Ductal Carcinoma in October, Early Stage. I have since had it removed and have just finished Chemo as it was a Grade 3. I have Radiotherapy' next then hormone tablets.

    i went too the floor when they told me but the treatment is so advanced now I thought the worst.I actually felt better once I knew what I was dealing with.

    My lump was small but I had a burning in my Chest that got worse, the Gp said it is likely a Cyst but unfortunately I wasn't so lucky. It could be a range of things so please don't think the worst. 
     

    i am glad your taking your husband with you! They told me when I had my Ultrasound it was BC but confirmed it a week later. 

    you will be okay, 
    Xx
     

     

     

  • O wow I've never even heard of that. Your right there are so many things it could be. I have no burning pain in my chest so hopefully that's a good sign. I don't have any pain it's just a worry. I will keep positive thoughts going for you and hopefully you get some good news at the end. 

  • Thankyou, yes stay positive you will be okay. That's kind, I hope to be all finished by End of May then I can get my life back.

    I will send you positive thoughts for xx 

  • Hi I am sorry to hear this. I too found a lump last week and immediately saw my GP who has referred me. I have received my letter which says that I should receive a call within 3 working days and an appointment within 14 days and am trying to keep positive. The waiting is agony and as each day goes by I get more and more panicky so I completely understand how you are feeling.   My husband died 3 years ago and I have 3 grown up children. Its agony not telling them but there's no point in worrying them until I know for sure one way or the other. My mum died of breast cancer and my sister had breast cancer 8 years ago and had a double mastectomy so it is really hard to remain positive but I am trying. I wish you well and I hope you receive good news. Take care everyone who is going through similar or is undergoing treatment. Sending huge hugs to you all.

  • It's hard not to worry but most breast lumps turn out to be ok lve had cysts,milk ducts that have got infected and painful various surgery has sorted them out. It all started over 40 years ago and breast clinic is now on a season ticket. When you get to see someone take a friend to hear what's said as we forget to ask questions about why and how. Write down any questions you need answers to, l hope your mammogram is fine . 
    susie

  • Hi, 

     

    yeah I'm now wondering if it's something like a cyst as the lump seems to of gotten smaller. Can still feel it but not like I could. I'm hoping it's not my imagination though and just wishful thinking on my part. Maybe it's just an infection or something but I know gp likes to be extra cautious as they can't tell by just feeling the lump. Also my mum had cysts so they probably feel it's better to check and make sure rather then leave it and hope for the best. Sometimes we forget we are not the only ones feeling like this and helps to know your not alone