Waiting for breast clinic on Friday

I had a routine medical yesterday and the doctor found a firm, mobile pea sized lump in my left breast (UOQ). It was a shock as I hadn't felt anything myself. It was quite hard to locate and she struggled to find it when I was sitting up (not lying down). She seemed confident that it was a cyst or just fatty dense tissue but I'm naturally thinking the worst. I have a consultant appointment on Friday but the time is just going so slowly! Any thoughts or advice on how to cope with the wait would be appreciated. I can see this is a safe, caring space! 

  • Hey!!!

    Waiting for appointments and results is by far the worst part of this journey! Statistics are in your favour though - 8/10 lumps are benign. 
     

    I have been diagnosed with multiple cysts over the years and my gp has always said as much at my gp appointment but referred me anyway to the breast clinic.  I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer (treatable fortunately) and at my GP appointment, he said to me "that doesn't feel like a cyst this time" and he was right.

    Keeping everything crossed for you. Just try and keep busy. It's natural to think the worst. You wouldn't be human otherwise but the odds are in your favour.

     

    Good Luck

    x

  • Thanks so much for your words! And I'm really sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis...although happy to hear it's treatable! The doctor I saw actually wrote cyst(?) on my referal letter so am clinging on to that. As you say, the statistics are on my side. I'm only 37 so am really hoping it's positive news on Friday. I find myself having waves of positivity and then waves of total despair and anxiety. Grateful I only have to wait until Friday, not sure I could take much more waiting! Best of luck to you with your treatment and recovery! X