Hey. My first breast clinic appointment is tomorrow too. Sending solidarity. Hope everything is ok for you! 

Hey! Thank you! I hope the same for you too! I've been a few times so if you have any questions about the process or anything I'm here! What time is your appointment? 

ive read your first post and was wondering if you could tell me your symptoms of the blocked duct you've been through? 
my gp mentioned she could feel a tube shape thing in my breast that was swollen and very painful when she pressed it! And mentioned milk duct but nothing more about it, I haven't got any kids so it's very confusing! 

Thanks very much.

Blocked ducts hurt! But as I'm breastfeeding that's due to engorgement and my boobs feeling too full. If I can't clear blocked ducts they turn to mastitis which is really sore and left me feeling flu like with a temperature and shivers. I know milk ducts can become inflamed even if not breastfeeding, which can then go to mastitis. I've also had milk blisters which are tiny tiny blocked pores which feel unbelievably sore. 

Thanks for the reply! It's a strange position I'm in I went in for a check on something I felt the first gp couldn't feel anything so I went for a second opinion and as soon as she examined me I cried with the pain I was feeling. She said I had an infection and gave me antibiotics. A week passed and still had pain so I went to see her again and she said my breast felt less 'full' and the tube like lump wasn't as swollen as the week before. But still some pain and something hard in there that's when she referred me to the breast clinic. 
the problem I can't get my head around is I had the pain for months but I ignored it but I've never had any flu like symptoms or redness, obvious swelling- nothing to show me an infection. It's so difficult trying to be positive when I didn't get an straight diagnosis from the start. 
 

sorry to rant! 

Hi

Try not to overthink the worst, once you go to the Clinic the breast nurses will put your mind at rest whatever the outcome. The waiting is the worse bit but the main thing is that you are getting your symptons looked at.

wishing you all the best

Silver 

It really is! Thank you for your message! 

Hi Hollie, 

 I just wanted to correct your perception that any slight change or feeling has turned out to be sinister for people on this site. This is far from true. There are numerous reports of good outcomes too. Sinister thoughts tend to creep into all of our minds, whilst we're waiting to discover whether or not we've got cancer. However, it is a fact that only 1 person, out of every 8 who attend the breast clinic, will get a cancer diagnosis.

I shall be thinking of you tomorrow and hope that all turns out well for you. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi, I think you've misinterpreted what I meant, I understand there's plenty of positive stories on here! I just meant the ones I have happened to read over the last few weeks that have been very close to my situation haven't all been positive unfortunately and that was scaring me even more. I basically only meant I need to stop reading them because it's not helping my anxiety and all I can do is wait and go to the appointment. 
 

Thank you for your thoughts and hope! I'll update as soon as I know what's what. :)

Hi Holliejx,

I'm sorry if I misinterpreted your post. It is almost impossible to predict the outcome of any cancer, as each one is individual to the person affected by it. There are many instances where the prognosis given by consultants, can be way out - in favourable outcomes, as well as less favourable ones. It is never a good idea to consult 'Dr Google', as it concentrates on the more spectacular cases and only serves to scare us even further.

You have obviously made this discovery for yourself, but it is never easy to steer clear. I hope that all went well for you today. Were you told when you will get your results?

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi, I had my appointment and I was given an ultrasound and a check up and she said all looked fine. 
I'm very relieved but for some reason I still have anxiety over it  and I don't know why?! I should be beaming with joy but all I feel is fear still. Maybe I scared myself too much during the last few weeks waiting! 
 

thanks for your message! Xx