Hello, 

This will be the first time I have posted on a forum like this but after reading all of your brave stories, I thought it would do me some good to do the same. 

I am currently awaiting biopsy results on a suspicious lump I found in my left breast.

3 weeks ago, I felt a lump in my left breast which I assumed may be due to the fact I was on my period. However, since it didn't feel normal for me (I try to do monthly checks) I decided to book in with my Gp.

My GP examined my chest and then suggested i get referred to the breast clinic via urgent referrals service. I was initially quite alarmed by this, but she ensured me that she didn't think it was anything "serious" 

I had my appointment last Tuesday. After discussing my symptoms and having the consultant check me over, she assured me that it could be "hormonal". 
However, following the ultrasound, she told me that she wanted to conduct a biopsy, telling me it was "a hard lump, with uneven edges"

One week later and I'm awaiting the results. I had a phone call yesterday to tell me I have a follow up phone call appointment booked this Wednesday at 3pm with my consultant. My heart sank, "is this standard, to have a phonecall with my results?" She said yes. 

so now I'm going a little crazy with the "what ifs"

the reason I've posted on here is because I'm after some reassurance. If this is cancer, will I be ok? Will I survive and be able to live a full life and do all the things I wanted? 
 

im sorry for all the questions. I'm just seeking reassurance that breast cancer doesn't mean my life will stop altogether. 
 

Thank you for reading

all my love, Sophia x