A big ball of uncertainty

Hey everyone 

this is a crazy thing for everyone to be dealing with and it's really refreshing to know that I'm not the only one who thinks they are going crazy . I have spent the last 4/5 weeks thinking can I / can't I see a dent or feel a lump . 
But ,  when I went to my GP appointment the first thing I did when she confirmed the dent and the lump (and something extra) was break down in tears .. I was relieved that I wasn't going mad but also ... my world completely turned upside down and I felt instantly gutted ... 

then the 2 week rule was mentioned and I thought OMG what *#%+... I'm still in shock and a bit numb really . 
 

I hve my appointment on Wednesday and my mind has gone to some really dark places . I have a pregnant daughter and a granddaughter and all I think about this them and swallow massive balls of anxiety at the thought of something sinister . 

all I do at the moment is walk from mirror to mirror looking , checking , feeling ... it's consuming my whole life at the moment and some days I feel ok and then there's moments where im soo down . 
 

this limbo uncertain cloud that is all around me at the moment is terrifying . 
 

I don't know what to expect on Wednesday other than the fact i'm over 40 will Prob be a mammogram and then a huge wait and see . 
 

lots of big breaths and anxiety gulps I should imagine : 

fingers crossed 

XXX

  • Hi ,

    I m sorry to hear your story and worries. Having gone through chemo, mastectomy and radiotherapy in the last 18 months the only advice I can give is not to worry about the things you have no control over.... otherwise you drive yourself mad with " what ifs ". Prepare for the worst , hope for the best and the Nhs really are incredible if you need treatment. You will be well looked after in the system. Try and enjoy Christmas. I wish you well xx

  • I also meant to add that yes they ll give you a mammogram and if they have any concerns then an ultrasound and biopsy on the day. They told me the same day they were 95% certain it was cancer but had to wait for biopsy results in 2 weeks. This actually took most of the worry away as I could get my head around it , if that makes sense. Sending lots of love ur way for weds x

  • Thank you for replying , wow what a whirlwind of treatment you've had over the past 18months . 
    I hope everything is good for you now ? 
    I know I shouldn't worry until I know what's what . I get moments of " nah it's nothing and then big gulps of what if it is " 

    Thankfully tomorrow is the day now and I will have an idea . 
    wishing all the best for you xxx