I'm sorry about the pain you've been having in your breast and for the worry this and the doctor's reaction to the appearance of your breast is causing Cazzyjojo.

I know this must be scary but you are not alone as many of our members have been through this process and hopefully some of them will share their thoughts and experiences with you soon.

We're thinking of you Cazzyjojo and will have our fingers crossed all goes well at your referral. 

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you Steph that was kind of you to reply. Take care Carol

Hi just saw your post and checking in to see how you are. Have you had an appointment yet? Mine is next week 3rd and I'm worried sick. 
My story is I've had pain since January in left breast and noticed a change in my nipple ( always been inverted) but just looked different. No lumps or bumps but GP referred me to breast clinic. Was seen in March 22 and given examinations and mammogram and diagnosed with non cyclical pain and discharged with advice leaflet. Fast forward until June and pain still there so saw GP again who examined me and reassured me that clinic checked me out thoroughly.

despite all of this still in pain and nipple tingling but now gave pain under my arm on occasion. GP agreed to refer me and here we are again, worried sick, can't eat, sleep and convinced Somethings been missed. 
let's hope we are both ok. I'm 57 by the way and post menopausal but taking HRT x

[@Cazzyjojo]‍ any word on your appointment yet?

Hi Pauline, I've got a mammogram this Wednesday (3rd) and an appointment for the surgical dept this Saturday (6th) My letters don't contain any information so not sure what the appointment is for on Saturday. 

Thank you for checking in with me. X

Hi Carol,

that's good news! At least things are moving for you. How are you feeling about it now? My appointment is 3rd too at the clinic. No idea what will happen but feeling really sick with the worry of it all x

Oh I hope your appointment goes well. I was ok until today, but I've been very bad tempered and found it difficult to concentrate. I was going to ask my sister in law to come with me on Saturday, but she's away, so haven't told anyone. I really hope your appointment goes well. I'll let you know how I get on and if you would, let me know how you get on. How are you feeling? X

Hi Carol,

Im really worried today. I have convinced myself there is something seriously wrong. Didn't sleep much last night which doesn't help. Got to work today but hopefully it will distract me for a while and at least I'm working from home. 
Last time the team at the hospital were really lovely so I've got to trust that they will get to the bottom of this for me. I just can't cope with the stress of it now as it's been going on since February this year. If it's the worst I fear for my family and how they will cope. 
Try and get someone to go with you tomorrow? 
let's hope and pray all is well for both of us. Please let me know how it goes x

Hi Carol,

Im really worried today. I have convinced myself there is something seriously wrong. Didn't sleep much last night which doesn't help. Got to work today but hopefully it will distract me for a while and at least I'm working from home. 
Last time the team at the hospital were really lovely so I've got to trust that they will get to the bottom of this for me. I just can't cope with the stress of it now as it's been going on since February this year. If it's the worst I fear for my family and how they will cope. 
Try and get someone to go with you tomorrow? 
let's hope and pray all is well for both of us. Please let me know how it goes x

I'm so sorry you had a rough night. I was thinking about you. I was in a really bad mood yesterday and as I haven't told anyone, I felt like a real cow. I'm usually very patient. I don't know about you, but I can't concentrate on anything. I went to work today but was on the verge of crying all day. It's not like me. I think it must be the anxiety. That's the worst thing, thinking about the worst and how will our families cope. My son keeps asking if I'm ok I think he knows there's something wrong. He has a brain injury and although he's 20 he wouldn't cope without me and people don't understand his injury. It's so cruel. I hope and pray we both get the answers we are looking for. I'm glad your hospital is good. That's positive. February is a long time to be doing through that worry. I'm so sorry. I will be in touch tomorrow after my mammogram although I don't think they'll tell me anything. Please take care and I will pray you get some peace tonight and a good night's sleep ️

Thanks so much Carol. I've been thinking about you too today. We need to remember that we are strong women and whatever gets thrown at us we will cope somehow. I'm so sorry to hear about your son.  You are obviously an incredible mum.

I will pray for us both tonight and that we get good news x

Speak tomorrow ️X

Aww you just made me cry. Thank you so much Pauline. It's so kind of you to reach out to me. It's made it easier for me to deal with. Yes definitely speak tomorrow.  Praying for you and yours ️

Hi Pauline, how are you today? I hope you slept better last night? Had the mammogram today. The woman who did it was not very nice, but it wasn't too bad. She told me I would get the results when I see the consultant on Saturday. I did ask if they would do anything else on Saturday as I was going alone and worried in case I couldn't drive back. (I was fishing really to see if she had seen anything on the scan) She just said they may do a biopsy but would probably just be a consultation so I'm hoping that means she's didn't see anything!! I really hope you've had a better day today ️

Hi Carol, I had full examination and they found a suspicious area in my upper breast so had an ultrasound thereafter. Thankfully it looks like multiple cysts again and some fat necrosis in upper area. 
I am so relieved but they have referred me back to GP to review some of my medications and they reminded me to self check each month and straight back to GP if any concerns. 
I am still in pain though but at least now I understand why that area is painful when I lie on it after seeing the scan today. 
It's a shame you didn't have a one stop clinic appointment today. I thought that would have been the set up for you too? What a shame you found the mammographies grumpy....why do people behave like that? Really angers me as we are stressed enough! 
how are you feeling now? X

Oh Pauline prayers answered. I'm so relieved for you. It sounds very painful though. I bet you don't know how to feel!! I kind of got the impression she didn't see anything suspicious. I came back and pretended to feel ill so I could go to bed out of the way of my kids. I just don't really want to talk. I felt very nervous this morning so goodness knows how I'll be on Saturday. So happy for you Pauline and thank you for letting me know ️

Oh Carol. I really hope all goes well for you but I have a feeling in my bones it will be ok ️
I understand why you just want to hide away. It is a horrid time for us. I will still be praying for you and please please let me know how it goes. 
Also here for you if you just want to sound off. Even although I've had the all clear I still won't abandon this chat. Having been through what I have in the last few months I think it's important that people waiting for tests etc are supported by others. X

Thank you so much Pauline. I'm so delighted for you. You're very special. I will let you know how I get on on Saturday and I will also remember you in my prayers and thank God for your health always ️

Hi Carol how did things go at your appointments? I hope you are ok? ️

[@Cazzyjojo]‍ hope all is good with you? I've been th8nking about you x