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Huge breast lump - trying to not catastrophise

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Hi everyone,

I found a huge, solid lump, maybe slightly bigger than a grape, inside my underboob while putting on my bra yesterday morning. It's so obvious that I have no idea how I had missed it before. My husband also swears it's new. I do examine my breasts semi regularly and I definitely did not feel it last month. It really seems to have appeared out of nowhere. I rang my GP straightaway, who referred me to breast clinic. That appointment is in 2 weeks' time. 

I am trying my best not to Google, but of course my thoughts go straight to the Scary C word. Sadly I'm not new to this C word, having had Stage Ia melanoma a few years ago. 

I don't know why I'm posting. I guess I'm hoping it will help me calm down a little. I haven't told friends or family because I don't want to deal with their worries on top of my own. 

If anyone is going through the same thing, let's chat and keep each other sane while waiting for appointments/diagnosis. Thank you.

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    Hi Lucky,

    I am glad to hear that you have acted quickly since you found this lump. You are doing the right thing by avoiding the temptation to Google, as this will only scare you further. I am sorry to hear that you had melanoma a few years ago and hope that you haave had no further problems with this. Do you have a date for your breast clinic appointment yet?

    Many people find it helps to write down their story and, I hope that it has for you. Try to remind yourself, that not all lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be benign cysts or fibroadenoma. It is a fact that only 2 out of every 10 who attend the breast clinic, will get a cancer diagnosis.

    Many of us would agree that waiting for a diagnosis is the most scary time of our cancer journey. Dealing with the unknown, is so much harder that the known. Please be aware that you may not get an immediate diagnosis at your first appointment. most of us have a mammogram, an ultrasound and a biopsy and then have another anxious wait of 1-2 weeks for the biopsy results. 

    I sincerely hope that all goes 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

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    Hi Jolamine,

    Thank you for replying and for your best wishes. I will definitely update on here after my appointment.

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