I had my first appointment nearly two weeks ago now, and was then referred for a mammogram, ultrasound etc. The ultrasound identified two areas of concern, and so I had biopsies from them. That was on Monday, so I’m now waiting - like so many of us, for results. Weirdly I feel much calmer now than I did before I went- everyone at the hospital on Monday was so lovely, and the ultrasound doctor spent time chatting to me about how treatable breast cancer is now. Obviously I’m still worried, but it’s not consuming all my thoughts now xx

I’m so sorry to hear there were areas of concern and you’re currently awaiting the results. It can’t feel easy waiting, but absolutely amazing that you’re feeling so much calmer now. So pleased that the hospital team were lovely and kind, it makes such an anxious time that bit better doesn’t it? I’m sending you lots of love and positive thoughts and hope you’re not waiting too long for your results. And as you say, treatments are so advanced these days - still very worrying, but do look after yourself during this anxious time and keep yourself busy doing things you enjoy xx

Thank you- I’m sure the feelings of worry will return, but at the moment I’m enjoying feeling calm. It really did make a difference with the hospital team being so lovely xx

Thank you I have received my letter today my appointment is on 5 October. So got a bit of a wait and it is going to be in Rapid Access Breast Surgery Clinic. I haven’t cried yet today so that’s progress. 

Thank you I have received my letter today. My appointment is 5 October so have a bit of a wait.

Hi Ruby,

I am sorry to hear that you are in the unenviable position of waiting to be seen at the breast clinic. This is always an anxious time and it causes many of us sleepless nights. Most of us find that keeping busy, whether with work or a pastime helps us to cope with this spell. As you have already discovered, not all lumps are cancerous. Here's hoping that nothing untoward is found this time too.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine,

Still waiting, which is horrible. The other day I found a stain, it looks like a fading bruise but it doesn't hurt and it doesn't go away either ...

Hopefully it's nothing.

How are you getting on?

I’m pleased you have an appointment through for early next month. Will be thinking of you. In the mean time, the best thing to do is keep busy and do lots of nice things that you love - even if it’s just watching silly comedy shows. Keep us updated and do take care xx

Hi everyone! Yours posts are helping keeping me calm. I have a referral which is tomorrow 9am. I have never been so nervous in my life. I’ve completely fallen apart in the past week. Not really eating, lost some weight.

I was just wondering what do your lumps feel like? Mine seems to be flattish and smooth. And I think moveable? How moveable is moveable?? It doesn’t slide out when I press it but it does float very lightly between my fingers when I feel. Last night I discovered another one about an inch away. Same characteristics.it’s not really soft but not rock hard either… 

Hi Jls,

It really helps reading about others’ experiences, doesn’t it? It really can feel as though no one else understands.

Good luck at your referral tomorrow- I will be thinking of you. I was exactly the same before mine- really nervous and worried. To be honest, hardly anything stops me eating, but I was still losing weight just from the stress.
Most other people here had mammograms, ultrasound etc at their first appointment, but when I went there weren’t any appointments free, so I was only there for a few minutes having an examination and then was sent away for another few days’ wait. Hopefully you’ll have the various tests tomorrow. At mine everyone was so lovely to me, and I can away feeling calmer afterwards. Hopefully you will feel a bit calmer too.
Regarding the lump, I wasn’t actually able to feel mine, and not was my GP, but apparently I have at least 2- the consultant could feel them when she examined me. Im sure others here will be able to tell you what theirs are/ were like. 

I hope all goes well for you tomorrow- let us know how you get on xx