Hi everyone,

I have been reading this thread and updates throughout the week. First of all I just want to say that I hope everyone is doing as well as can be. 

I remember reading threads on this forum when my mum was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer 4 years ago, it was a massive help. Only I did not expect to be using it for myself only 3 months after my mum has passed. 

I went to the doctors on Monday as have felt ‘off’ for a while but over the weekend I found a lump on my right breast, I immediately went into panic mode. The GP also found a second lump at my appointment and made a 2WW referral. I got my appointment through on the same day but it isn’t until next Sunday, and the wait is quite literally killing me. As a family, cancer is very common and we have had so much bad news recently that I just feel that it would make more sense than not for me to have cancer. I can just feel that something is wrong with me. I’m only 25 so I know that it’s ‘rare’ but that doesn’t make me feel any different.

I’m not too sure what I’m expecting from posting but just felt I needed to get it off my chest. As expected, everyone I have told (only my boyfriend and my dad) are just being uber positive and I’m finding that more frustrating than anything! 

X

Hi everyone,

I have been reading this thread and updates throughout the week. First of all I just want to say that I hope everyone is doing as well as can be. 

I remember reading threads on this forum when my mum was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer 4 years ago, it was a massive help. Only I did not expect to be using it for myself only 3 months after my mum has passed. 

I went to the doctors on Monday as have felt ‘off’ for a while but over the weekend I found a lump on my right breast, I immediately went into panic mode. The GP also found a second lump at my appointment and made a 2WW referral. I got my appointment through on the same day but it isn’t until next Sunday, and the wait is quite literally killing me. As a family, cancer is very common and we have had so much bad news recently that I just feel that it would make more sense than not for me to have cancer. I can just feel that something is wrong with me. I’m only 25 so I know that it’s ‘rare’ but that doesn’t make me feel any different.

I’m not too sure what I’m expecting from posting but just felt I needed to get it off my chest. As expected, everyone I have told (only my boyfriend and my dad) are just being uber positive and I’m finding that more frustrating than anything! 

X

Hi AJ98,

I am so sorry to hear that you lost your mum to secondary breast cancer and have had to re-visit this site for yourself this time. I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer 26 years ago and was diagnosed myself 14 years ago. I had a second bout the following year, but I still lead a busy and fulfilling life, even though I never expected to, when I was first told.

This wait to be seen is always a scary one, but you have done the right thing, by getting it investigated. I know that the wait feels like forever, but you are almost there. Not all breast lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be benign cysts, or due to fibrous or hormonal changes. It is a fact that only 20 % of people who attend the breast clinic, will get a cancer diagnosis. At your age it is extremely rare, but sadly, not impossible. You may not get your results on the day, if they have to carry out a biopsy. It usually takes from 1-2 weeks for the results of these to come back. I sincerely hop that nothing untoward is found

Many of us experience frustration with the positivity of family and friends, but try to be patient with them - they are trying to support you.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I am so sorry to hear about you losing your Mum so recently and that you are also having this going on as well xxx Sending you loads of love and support xxx

I'm waiting on an appointment too and it's bloody all I think about, as much as I try to distract myself. I have the opposite issue with family and friends, in that it is me reassuring them that it is likely a cyst or hormonal lump. My Mother disagrees with me and says she thinks it is C and my two friends that I told are equally doom and gloom. I probably shouldn't have shown them the pic of my boob but I was looking for reassurance, not the opposite. 

If I get the all clear, note to self, if I have another scare I am keeping it to myself! 

I can understand though that the uber positive stuff would be annoying also!

I hope the week goes quickly for you so that you can get the answers that you need xxx