Hi Casey
With your appointment you will get full details of what to expect but you will probably have a Triple Asessment: examination, imaging (mammogram and/or ultrasound) and maybe some kind of biopsy. Then you'll probably have to go back for the results if you have a biopsy. Try not to worry as most lumps are found to be harmless. Take someone with you to your appointment for reassurance and support. I'll be praying that your appointment comes through quickly and that you'll be ok. Take care, Amy xx

Thank you Amy. I'm hoping I get my app soon. I can't help feeling the lump and starting to feel sore, so need to try and leave it alone. Thank you for you reply. X

Yes, I would definitely recommend you don't poke about the lump as that will only make you feel more anxious. And stay away from Dr Google. You would find lots of intimation there, most of which will be out of date or not applicable to you, again making you more nervous. Try to dwell on the positives: you've found the lump, you went to your GP, you got a referral, the NHS are brilliant and will take good care of you. Since my clinic appointment I've developed twinges and pains in all sorts of places and I know that's probably my mind playing tricks on me. My anxiety levels are all over the shop! You'll have good days and bad days. Keep busy, listen to calming music, go for nice walks if you can. It will all help. Let us know how you get on xx

Thank you Amy. I've had some aches in that breast too over last few months, but sleep on that side and often hold my kindle with that arm and my shoulder aches, so always put it down to muscular pain. But of course now, my thoughts are spiralling thinking it's something else. I need to try and get some sleep tonight as I'm useless at work at the moment and my head is all over the place with anxiety. So going to try and read or listen to music, 
The fear ia so overwhelming isn't it. 
I hope you are not waiting mich longer for your results?

thank you again for your support   Xx

Thank you Amy. I've had some aches in that breast too over last few months, but sleep on that side and often hold my kindle with that arm and my shoulder aches, so always put it down to muscular pain. But of course now, my thoughts are spiralling thinking it's something else. I need to try and get some sleep tonight as I'm useless at work at the moment and my head is all over the place with anxiety. So going to try and read or listen to music, 
The fear ia so overwhelming isn't it. 
I hope you are not waiting mich longer for your results?

thank you again for your support   Xx

Appointment is this morning. Sleepless night. But feeling strangely at peace too xx

Good luck, I'll be thinking of you. Please let me know how you get on. 
I'm not sure hope I'll get  through work today. Xx 

Morning Amy,

How are you after your appointment yesterday? I get my results tomorrow from my biopsies. X

Hi Casey,

How are you feeling today? 
 

I've found taking each day by day helps and distracting the mind by keeping busy. Although sleep is my nemesis at the minute with an over active mind! Xx

Hi Amy

Just wanted to check how your appointment went today? Thinking of you x  

Hi Linda

i will be thinking of you tomorrow, please let us know how you get on. How are you feeling?
yes I've given up on sleep at the moment, so hard to clear you mind  isn't it :(. I'm finding it hard to function at work.

I've managed to get a cancellation app tomorrow, at the breast clinic, so feeling a tad nervous tonight. 
x

Hi Casey,

at least you know you'll be seen tomorrow. Don't be afraid to ask questions either. You are in good hands. 
 

I feel really apprehensive about results tomorrow. The lump is fixed, solid and has caused a large indentation on my breast. It's completely changed the shape of it. I have a gut feeling that whatever it is, it will need removing. I have conversations in my head about how I will tell family of it's not the news I want. My appointments at 4 tomorrow, so just need to get through it. Trying to stay positive. 
 

big hugs,

linda xx

The waiting is awful isn't it Linda, but I am pleased tomorrow, you will get some answers, and I will be thinking of you. 

try to not let you thoughts run away with you, until you get to your app tomorrow. 

I've had some aching in my breast, as well a the lump, so I'm starting to be concerned about that too, but trying to not read too much into that. But hard not to isn't it. 

Try and get some sleep this evening. Whoever tomorrow brings, you will be ok. You can do this x

It is hard, especially trying to establish what is real and what is psychosomatic!! 
 

Let's hope we both get some sleep tonight, at least we will both be a step closer tomorrow. Zx

I completely agree Linda. I've made myself sore constantly feeling the lump and have become obsessed.

Deep breaths for tomorrow! Hope you have lots of support at home. I'm taking my husband tomorrow x