Hi Frenchie,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am so sorry to hear about your mum's cancer diagnosis and your own worries. I don't know what age you are, or whether you are aware that there is less likelihood of younger people getting breast cancer. Do you know if your mum had any tests for the BRCA gene, when she was having tests carried out? Although, this is a scary wait, you have done the right thing by getting your lump investigated quickly. Not all lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be benign cysts, fibroadenoma or due to hormonal changes. It is a fact that only 20% of those referred to the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis, so the odds are still good for you.

Even if it did turn out to be breast cancer, treatments have improved dramatically in recent years and more people are now living with cancer than are dying with it. I myself had 2 bouts of breast cancer, within a year of one another. I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer and was terrified that I would follow in her footsteps. Fortunately, there was no comparison in the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare which we both experienced, and I am still here and leading a busy life, some 14 years after diagnosis.

Try to steer clear of google while you are waiting. Most of the articles there are aimed at the more spectacular cases, won't apply to you, won't give you any answers and will only serve to scare you further. Try to keep yourself busy, whether with work or pleasure, helps the time to pass.

You should normally get your appointment through within 2 weeks from the date of referral, although the actual appointment date may be a little longer than this, in some areas. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

So sorry to hear this. 

I too am absolutely petrified as I noticed some nipple discharge on Xnas eve and have been referred to the breast clinic by my GP yesterday. (Just received a letter this morning for an apt on the 10th), I"m not sure how I will cope due to constantly worrying about what it might be as I have three boys that are my world.

I am trying to stay positive and not use Dr Google, but it's so hard, I totally appreciate where you are coming from.

Xx

Hi Tracy,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear that you are in this awful waiting period too. This is the one of the worst stages of any cancer journey, but I am glad to see that you have already received your appointment through. Please see my advice to Frenchie, as you might find some of this reassuring. You have come to the right place for advice and support, as we all know just how stressful this all is from first hand experience.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Frenchie& Tracy 

I had breast cancer in July 22 seems like forever ago now , but try not to worry to much so many ladies go to. The breast clinic and get a clear bill of health 

Good luck both here to chat or help anytime xx love Lara x 

Thank you for your lovely reply Jolamine :)

I’m 37 years old, I don’t think my Mum has had that test, my Mums cancer was stage 2 and was fed by her hormones? 

I am trying to keep busy, and put it to the back of my mind as much as possible, I have stayed off Google the best I can, I started googling immobile lumps and petrified myself so I am staying off it and waiting until I actually go to the medical people. It just feels like a lifetime waiting to get the appointment and I just feel like this cloud is hanging over me.

That’s really positive that you have beat cancer twice, well done you :) I know there is a lot they can do now, they’ve been amazing with my Mum, but it’s still such a scary thought! 

Thank you again for replying and I’ll definitely update the thread once I have been for my appointment xx

Thank you for your kind words Lara. Hopefully we will come out with a clean bill of health, but there’s still that awful worry lingering that it could be cancer. Trying to keep busy and just waiting for my appt to come through, hoping it won’t be too much longer so I at least know when I am there. Xx

Bless you!-I was you about 8 weeks ago, the waiting is the worst ! It is so normal to think of a bad outcome but trust me, treatment has come on in leaps and bounds now..they can do so much to help so you can recover and get back to a normal life again. I know it's easier said than done, but keep thinking ahead and what it is you want i.e. This is all going to be ok, I will be fine,I will have a healthy and happy life with my daughter etc 

Please keep us posted, my thoughts are with you, you got this!! Sending hugs and strength x

Thank you so much x

I’ve received an appointment now for 10th Jan, trying to keep busy and positive until then x

Aah that's so good you are being seen quickly..you will feel in a very surreal bubble for a while, good days and not so good but think of your daughter, watch funny films/ comedies, listen to upbeat music, keep busy..the 10th will soon be here! Keep us posted xx