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Is anyone else waiting for breast clinic app? I cannot funct

Rsmum
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Hello! 

 

I found a lump wednesday night & saw the Dr thurs afternoon. I was in the room less than 5 mins and now have to wait for breast clinic appointment. I am so scared I'm spiralling. The lump is large at least grape sized and is more prominent when I move my arm behind my back and push out my chest. It can be felt when brushing your hand over the skin you don't even need to feel for it. 

I was just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat at the moment, I have a wonderful support network but the constant 'it won't be cancer, try not to worry' arent helping and I could really do with some support from people who are feeling the same feelings and need to talk about it too.

 

Thanks x

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    The waiting is hard l have lumpy breasts and have had multiple problems with the milk ducts, eventually a breast reduction to remove as much of the lower breast as possible. lve had repeated visits to the breast clinic and now have an open appointment l can ring and will be seen about six weeks later. With each new lump there's always the thought that it could be bad news.

    I'm proof that not all lumps are cancerous they are often cysts l hope they are able to reassure you, at the appointment you usually see the dr, have a mammogram and maybe an ultrasound sometimes they take biopsies. Do make a list of questions and take someone with you. They may have to wait outside the waiting room but they should be able to see the drs with you. My husband waited with me in outpatients last month, 

    take care 

    Susie 

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    Hi Susie, that must be ao difficult to have to experience it so many times. I do think not knowing is the worst!

    My doctor said they will likely do an ultrasound due to my age (I'm 30) and maybe a biopsy depending on what they find. I will definitely write down some questions to ask thankyou I didn't even think to do that. I was considering going alone as I wasn't sure if they would be allowed with me and I'm not sure how long it takes. 

    My boobs aren't really lumpy they are small though and the lump is sizeable and very obvious, it's right on top of one of the bones in my chest, I of course am thinking the worst I am such a worrier. Tomorrow is a new day so hopefully I'll wake up feeling more positive!

     

    Thankyou for your reply and you take care too

  • Offline in reply to Rsmum

    Don't be scared if they have to biopsy, the margin for biopsies are so low. If they can see what you feel on the scan they will more than likely biopsy. 

    I had my appointment on Wednesday and had a biopsy. I started to panic but the nurses and Consultant reassured me.

    Best of luck, let us know how you get on.

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    Thankyou! Do you have to wait for your results? 

  • Offline in reply to Rsmum

    Yes usually 2 weeks. My appointment is on 14th September but consultant isn't concerned, treating the biopsy as triple check.

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