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Brest indentation

Happydays747
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Good Evening lovely people.

I found the shape of my right boob change about 3 months ago, but put it to the back of my mind as I had larger fish to fry (my mum had a stroke).  I totally forgot about it until nearly 2 weeks ago, when I saw a glance of it again infront of the mirror.

I had a feel, but no lump, so put it down to peri menopause and hrt.  This time however, I did go in and see my GP, she discovered a lump and i'm off to the breast clinic this Thursday.

I am feeling positive it maybe just a cyst .  But if i'm honest I feel numb.  I think it's the waiting game that does your head in most.

My partner is so unempathetic and says i'm making a mountain out of a mole hill, worrying about nothing as I have no facts. ‍♀️

I feel quite alone, not allowing myself to express my emotions at home.

  • Hi Happydays747,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. It's good to hear you've seen the doctor about this and that you have the referral.

    It's completely natural and understandable to have the concerns ahead of the appointment, and waiting for appointments and results is never easy.

    There will be many others here who have been through something similar, so hopefully you'll receive further replies soon. If not you can always browse or search the forum for other relevant discussions.

    I hope the appointment goes OK on Thursday.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Aw lovely, that's awful - but also relatable... my hubby was all loving and caring at first...

    If you need someone to sound off to, cry at or scream at, I'm here. We need that melt-down. It's *** scary.

    The hubbys are scared too. They don't always know what to do and feel helpless. This can come across in different ways - much like you described. But some are jusf selfish wankers.

    Sorry for my language. 

    This is a very scary time and you can feel so lonely so quickly. I'm surounded by well-wishers and a loving husband but never felt so alone in all my life. This site helps loads. Please contact people on here. It really helps. 

    Hope you're ok. Here for you. Cancer sucks! 

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    Hi

    Im new to this and was drawn to this thread as lots of what you have said resonates with me.

    I found an indentation/drawing in on my left breast end of March, Gp referred for 2 week follow up. Consultant sent for ultrasound and mammogram, although under 40 wanted to cover all bases. He had me back in and sent for mri both sides, which I had this Saturday. Next follow up on 30th May.

    My rational brain says,  I've no facts as yet, the investigations are building a picture, but the wait is paralysing and its really hard for others to understand that if not experienced the same thing. I wonder if partners response are a bit ostrich like as too scary to think of it being anything but positive outcome.

     

    Hope you find some comfort on here knowing that there are others out there, that get you and are here to listen and empathise.

    Sending positive vibes for Thursday ,

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