Welcome to the forum Rachellm007 although I'm sorry to hear about the changes in your breast and for the worry your upcoming breast clinic appointment is causing.

I hope you can take some comfort from knowing that many of our members have been in this position so they will completely understand what you're going through and I'm sure it won't be long until some of them stop by to offer their support and advice.

Waiting for appointments and results is always tough but I hope this article on how to cope with waiting for news will help keep your nerves at bay.

I hope this information I've found on what to expect at a breast clinic appointment will help you feel prepared as well.

Sometimes it can help to talk through our worries and concerns so if you feel this may help to relieve some of the anxiety you're experiencing at the moment, then you're welcome to get in touch with our cancer nurses on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very supportive and will do all they can to help you during this anxious time.

We're thinking of you Rachellm007 and wishing you all the best with your appointment next week.

Kind regards, 

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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