Hi Polly 

welcome 

take one day at a time until you get tests ect try not to panic a lot of lumps are not cancer ,

I wish you the best 

love Lara 
 

So sorry you're feeling scared. I'm the exact same at the moment waiting my appointment on the 9th. I just have to remind myself of the likelihood that it's something else entirely. Everything crossed for you! Xx

HI Pollyannaisblue,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am so sorry to hear how you are feeling. Try not to panic. Most doctors will refer you to the breast clinic if you present with a breast lump and the normal referral is for suspected breast cancer. This does not mean that you have it. As Laraj has said, not all lumps are cancerous. In fact only 1 person in every 8 referred to the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis. There are also a number of different trypes and grades of breast cancer and treatments for these have improved tremendously over the years.

I myself was in your shoes and really worried 13 years ago. I have since had 2 bouts of breast cancer, but still lead a busy and fulfilling life.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Pollyannaisblue

Hi I'm sorry to read that your so scared, after finding your breast lump and reading the words suspected breast cancer. I can understand your worry at reading those words . But any lump that's found on the breast or any part of the body is usualy classed as  a suspected  cancer . But its suspected, and so they have to go down the route of certain routines,like breast examinations by hand, mamagrams,

ultrasounds at a breast clinic ,which is all very scary . There are number of other breast condition that could cause a breast lump, or breasts to feel lumpy  like cysts,or hormone related problems. It doesn't always turn out to be cancer,but if it does ,try to look on the positives ,those being its been found and can now be treated ,if it wasn't found it could turn out to be a bigger problem,if left untreated. I know its hard to think in a positive way but it will make you feel so much better, and more in control. I did have breast cancer  I found a lump.in may 2020,had a lumpectomy and all my lymph nodes.were removed from under my right arm as the cancer had spread to my lymph nodes.  I obviously was petrified ,but my son who was also  diognosed with testicular cancer made me see sense,he said mum you can't change anything  worrying isn't going to help,just be glad you actually found your  breast tumour, ,and found it early ,take all the treatments your offerd and zap it. I was offerd chemotherapy  and radiotherapy, I can't lie I was so scared hence my name on here , but I did it  I got through it,as many of us on here have. I did find another  lump in the same breast, I had it checked out,and it turned out to be a small cyst,I was sooo relieved. So the point to my reply to you is,yours could turn out to be a cyst too, but if it is anything sinister ,you will be offerd suitable treatments like i was,and if so the sooner you get them the sooner you will be on the road to zapping it and recovery.  If I can do it anyone can,and if that turns out for you  that , that  is the case this cancer chat forum is a great place to be on ,there are so many ladies who have gone through different types, and grades of breast cancers,and treatments on here,all of which will reach out to you and help answer your queries and concerns, also the nurses on here are amazing ,helping us all . Good luck with evertything, I'm always here If you need a friend and a chat  as I'm sure there will be many others to reach out to you too. Do let us know how you get on X.

Thank you, I will try. I feel calmer than a few hours ago but just need to not let my head run away with everything I guess. It's good advice - day at a time xx

Fingers crossed for you too my lovely xx

Thank you so much for your message. Both my parents have had cancer so I think I feel like I have been running from it and now it's found me, stupid I know. I just need to stay calm I know, I just wanted to feel braver than this. U always wanted to be stronger if this happened and I feel a bit pathetic to be honest, if I can't cope with this but how can I cope with what might be next? Xx

My parents had cancer too, as did many other relatives. My natural thought, like yours was that it was now my turn. Unfortunately, I was right. I had a lumpectomy. Six months later, I discovered a lump in my other breast, which the consultant thought was cancerous. Fortunately, the biopsy proved otherwise. The following year, I had a second primary in the original breast. It was a rough ride, but I came through it.

Believe it or not, I found things easier to cope with once I knew what I was deaing with and started down the road of treatment. I have since found out that most people find that this is the case. I am normally a very strong person, but I totally fell to pieces whilst I was waiting for my first diagnosis. I just couldn't help myself. Most of us find this the hardest part of our cancer journey, so you are in good company.

Thinkingof you and wishing you some peace of mind. Remember that no amount of worrying will change the outcome.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Jolamine, thank you. You are right it is the waiting. Your message has given me hope. Thank you xx