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. 

Parents
  • 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

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  • 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

Children
  • 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