Urgent referral for breast lump

Hi all,

I’m new here, hope you’re all doing ok - thanks for reading my post. 

it’s 2.40am and having real trouble sleeping at the moment as the panic has set in - I’ve been ok up until now.

I noticed some lumpy areas in my left breast and got an appointment last Friday at the docs, who have referred me to the breast clinic under the 2 week period (still awaiting an appointment). 

in 2021, I found a lumpy area in my right breast in the inner lower quadrant and had a ultrasound which revealed it was a lipoma. I mentioned this to the doc last Friday who didn’t examine this breast. I have now realised that what I assumed was the lipoma in the same area is now possibly an additional hard lump and I’m now worrying myself silly - I don’t remember the lipoma feeling so hard but have assumed for a long time it was the original lipoma. 

I know it’s worth awaiting my appointment at the breast clinic  rather than going back to the doctors as they can’t do anything, it’s just trying to manage the anxiety and the horrible spiralling thoughts.

please let me know if you have any tips for handling the worry for anyone else in the same boat - thanks for reading my early morning ramblings!

love to you all x

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  • Hi everyone, I hope ok for me to join this thread, I'm part diagnosed as of yesterday and terrified. I felt a tender sensation in my breast a few months ago which only occurred when I was out running, then a few weeks later my left breast became firm on the left side, so I saw the nurse at the GP who said probably nothing but will do 2 week referral. 

    I attended the one stop at the breast centre, mammogram, uss, 3 biopsies, then was told it looks sinister and likely cancer. I knew it as soon as I went back in as there was an extra nurse with a notebook. 

    Now I have to wait until 8 Dec for biopsy results. Its a good job I no longer work at the hospital as I'd be checking the system for my results every 5 minutes 

    I just feel numb and tearful. My husband said to tell my family but I just can't. I'm going to wait until after the 8th as no point them worrying for 2 weeks either x

  • So sorry Annie :( 

    I took a lot from waiting for my appoitment from the lovely ladies on here to keep your self busy. I really hope you can get your results sooner.

    Was it just tender you felt or did u feel any lumps/pain?x

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