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I’m so scared I’m going to die of breast cancer!!

Shygirl88
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Hey everyone! About 2 weeks ago I noticed a lump in the inner breast(doesn't stick out) when I pressed on this lump it hurt so I went to my GP the next day and she referred me after feeling 2 lumps, I've got an appointment next week to get examined further but I've been researching online and it says the hospital might not give me a biopsy if they don't suspect cancer and I'm scared they'll get it wrong and think it's not cancer but it is and not bothering to do the biopsy but online it says biopsy is the only true way to see you don't have breast cancer, also I've been feeling really tired and sick recently and I researched these symptoms and they were breast cancer symptoms and I have a 1 year old son and I'm just so scared for next week, I feel like my boyfriend and family just don't understand and think I'm being silly for worrying. 
just wondering if anyone else had any suggestions of what this lump could be to put my mind at ease till my appointment?? Thank you:))))

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    Hi Shygirl88.  I am not going to tell you not to worry, because obviously you ARE worried, and you have the right to feel the way you do.  I have had breast cancer twice (still got it in fact) and on both occasions, I had no pain.  I could feel the lumps, but no pain.  I had no sickness...........in fact, I didn't have any of the 'normal' signs that I had breast cancer, but of course, everyone is different.  Very often these breast lumps turn out to be completely harmless.  Personally, I would strongly advise AGAINST googling anything on-line about your health because you will end up convinced that you have got every illness under the sun.  Good luck, Violet, x

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    Thank you so much to posting and reaching out, I know Googling will make it worse but I can't help myself. im really sorry to hear that you've cancer, im hoping you've a speedy recovery and good luck too! If you ever need to chat I'm here :) X

  • Offline in reply to Shygirl88

    Thanks mate, same here.  If you need to chat, I'm here, xx

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    Hi Shygirl88

    just to say hi and I know how you feel.  I've been backwards and forwards to the doctors because I KNOW there is something wrong with my left breast.  Had a clear mammogram and ultrasound but then my left armpit has swollen up.  Results have come back and I need urgent further tests, I guess a biopsy?  Am going out of my mind convinced I have advanced breast cancer as it has been going on for so long but trying to put on a brave face for my family.  Currently waiting for a date and then further waiting for the results.  Feel so lonely.  Sorry for the rant - doesn't really comfort you but just to say I know what you're going through and here if you want to talk xx

  • Offline in reply to Treacle20

    Hey:) I'm sorry your going through this, that sounds really frustrating and stressful! I really hope your appointment goes well and it's nothing serious :) don't fight this alone and put a brave face on for your family, but I feel lonely too, mine is also my left breast! Thank you for reaching out, I'm here if you want to talk too, good luck and best wishes Xx

  • Offline in reply to Shygirl88

    Hi hun, sorry I took so long to reply but I'm working from home which is probably just as well as it takes my mind off things.  Thanks for your supportive words - hopefully we'll get some answers soon but here for you in the meantime xxx

  • Offline in reply to Treacle20

    Hi! I hope we get some answers soon too! Keep me posted and thank you! You too xx

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