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Breast cancer referral - so scared about what might be found

Lillybelle
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I am a 42 year old nurse , who has just been referred to the breast clinic as a red flag .  I have two lumps and an area that feels like a hard splinter under my skin,   I am absolutely terrified and just have this awful feeling .   I lost my mum very suddenly 4 months ago  and feel so alone and afraid she was my best friend and always the person who told you it would be ok .    The hard area is really concerning me and help or advice from anyone who has been through this very much appreciated xx

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  • Hi Lillybelle, and so sorry both that you find yourself here, and also that you lost your mum recently.

    I didn’t have similar symptoms to you, but I understand well the feelings of terror and dread.

    Never forget that only a minority of those referred get a cancer diagnosis, 2 out of 10 I believe. I very much hope that you are in the 8 out of 10 where another reason is causing the the lumps and hard splinter like area you have.

    Sending you every good wish. Hugs xx 

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  • Hi Lillybelle, and so sorry both that you find yourself here, and also that you lost your mum recently.

    I didn’t have similar symptoms to you, but I understand well the feelings of terror and dread.

    Never forget that only a minority of those referred get a cancer diagnosis, 2 out of 10 I believe. I very much hope that you are in the 8 out of 10 where another reason is causing the the lumps and hard splinter like area you have.

    Sending you every good wish. Hugs xx 

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