Breast lump

Noticed a lump a few weeks ago. Can’t feel it standing up onky when I lie down. Went to doctor who agreed she could feel it and felt it extended towards my nipple. Examined under my arms but didn’t comment if she felt anything there or not. Asked me about family history. My mums aunt had breast cancer but not my mum or her sister. Don’t speak to my dads family so can’t comment if there is a history there. Urgent referral for Brest clinic made. I have told my partner but haven’t told anyone else. Recently over half a dozen folk I know in my age group all been diagnosed with breast cancer. Worried and anxious waiting for clinic appointment. Being a nurse doesn’t make waiting any easier. I know the process but not as a patient waiting to see a consultant. I purposely didn’t probe the doctor too much and she didn’t push it. She just said it would be an urgent cancer suspected referral

  • Hi Sr,

    I hope that your son finds a Saturday job soon. I always wore uniform at work and it's amazing just how few of my patients recognised me when I was in mufti. Don't let your meltdown upset you. Lack of sleep and stress have a lot to be responsible for!

    It's so good to see that you're on the countdown to your appointment at last.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • I feel for you. I have had my referral and biopsy and waiting on results this week the wait is bad. I asked to see the lump on the scan and asked an honest opinion and therefore dreading Wednesday. 

  • Hi Thattb,

    This is always a worrying wait. Believe it or not, irrespective of the outcome, you will feel better once you know for sure. Waiting in limbo at this unknown stage, is always torture.

    I shall be thinking of you on Wednesday and I sincerely hope that nothing untoward is found. Please keep in touch and  let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • I’ll be thinking about you on Wednesday. When you can please let me know how you get on at your appointment x

  • Thank you I will. I did ask to see scan and opinion as they know what they are doing and although not definite she did say suspect cancer. I have held off telling my son until I know. I watched and nursed my mum with ovarian cancer until she died and dread the same for him x 

  • I’m so sorry you are going through this and waiting on results. I hope you don’t have to wait long until you get your results and know what’s happening x

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