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

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

  • 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.

  • Had my appointment this morning, got the all clear consultant said my dent will be a vein that has pulled tight and the thickening will be caused by my bra. 
    Has your appointment come through yet? X

  • Ah amazing! I'm so happy for you! Did you have a scan? No nothing yet but could be this afternoon depending on when the post comes. If I dont get a letter by tomorrow I've got a reference number to use over the phone to make sure I get an appointment x

  • Thankyou! Do you have to wait for your results? 

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

  • I just had a mammogram, he did say I may have a biopsy but I suppose there was no need with the mammogram being clear. X

  • Oh brilliant what a relief! I actually feel like the lump is slightly smaller the last couple of days which has made me feel better although it's definitely still there and still quite large. It definitely felt like a 'mass" a few days ago very lumpy and I couldn't quite figure out where the edges of it were, but now 'm feeling more of a defined shape if that makes sense. I swear I've never touched my boobs as much as I have this last week!! Poor thing doesn't know what's hit it haha! I will keep the thread updated but I'm.so happy for you're good news! X

  • Haha yeah I've never fondled myself as much in my life!! It's only natural I suppose to fear the worst. I was convincing myself that there was no other explanation as to why I had this crevice on my boob  I wasn't very good at checking but that's going to change, I need to know every lump  bump and dip from now on. 
    keep us posted on how you get on, I will keep my fingers crossed for you xx

  • Me too! I would sporadically check and not very thoroughly ill admit. I think its my naivety due to my age but if this turns out be fine I will be checking properly and regularly. I read you can sign up to coppafeel updates and they will send you text reminders so I'm going to set one of those up. I've just seen the postie on my way back from picking my daughter up from nursery.. it took everything in me not to rugby tackle her to the floor and see if I had a letter haha! Hopefully one will be with me today fingers crossed xx

  • Ooh I may look in on coppafeel. 
    haha yeah I can imagine that urge on seeing the postie! 
    mots the waiting that's the hardest stomach churning bit. I was so lucky that I was given my appointment the next day and only had a couple of days to wait and that was hard enough. X