So scared - 33 and found a breast indentation

Help! I am absolutely terrified after finding a new indent/dip in my right breast. It almost looks my right breast has slightly dipped. I have lost a bit of weight recently but I also have a family history of breast cancer (although no gene). I made an appointment with my doctor who also noticed the indent although she asked if it could be down to a new bra and weight loss but she still offered me an appointment with the breast clinic. I am freaking out while I wait for my appointment in 9 days. Every day I wake up with a heaviness and anxiety and I don’t know how to move past this besides being told I don’t have breast cancer. I am just hoping for the best but in the meantime I’m at a loss of what to do. On top of this, I have a PhD viva to prep for so my anxiety feels like it’s at an all time high! 

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  • Hi Rachellm007, 

    I am in a similar boat and have my appointment on 10th October now. I’m trying to keep busy but having a bit of a breakdown today and have been so teary and I feel sick to the pit of my stomach about what could be ahead. 
    How are you doing ? 
    When is your clinic appointment? X

  • Im so sorry to hear that! I completely understand how you feel. Every day I go through various emotions - peace, anxiety, dread, sadness. Then I rinse and repeat, it’s so tiring! My appointment is on the 11th so I still have a week to go. Ugh. My husband isn’t awfully worried (he works in risk so I think he takes a very rational approach) although he is very loving and supportive but I can’t help but feel a sense of looming dread about the future. I hope your appointment goes okay on the 10th, wishing you a good report.

  • Thanks Rachellm007,

    You describe how I am feeling…peace,anxiety,dread and sadness! Thankfully I have my work to keep me focussed and it’s exceptionally busy at the moment. Part of me wishes Tuesday would come quicker but another part of me is dreading it. This has been going on for so long for me and the what if’s are building in my head. My family are totally unaware of how I feel as I’m just acting as if everything is great and normal. If I’m honest the worries I have are about how they will react if I get bad news. Here for you if you need a sound off x

  • Thank you so much. I hope your appt goes okay! Wishing you positive news. 

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