Mega anxiety over breast lump and and weird throat/neck/tongue

It’s been six months since seeing GP with tenderness in neck.  I’ve had two clear ultrasounds, no lumps or swellings.  Blood test mostly clear apart from borderline ferritin levels, from 30 to 23 in three months,  a low normal for me apparently.  I’m going to query that with anot her GP.

Some physio, antibiotics and anti inflammatory gel, none of which made a difference.

The feeling of having a lump in my throat led to reflux treatment which I’ve definitely had before.  This feels different though as it’s only on one side, it’s not sore it’s just “there”.  I’ve had a scalloped tongue since November.


in addiction to this I’ve now found a tiny hard lump in my left breast which feels quite tender when pressed along with armpit discomfort also when pressed.  Initially thought maybe I’d pulled a muscle carrying my two yr old grandchild around, (I care for her so her mum can work). 

The appointment at breast clinic is coming up next week and I’m so anxious about it.  With all the various symptoms going on I’m terrified I’ve got it all over.    
Trying to be positive feels a bit risky.  But can you really prepare yourself for bad news even when your gut feeling says you should?  

  • Hi K_B,

    It's good to hear that you don't have too much longer to wait for the appointment - I hope that it all goes OK. If you'd like some information about what to potentially expect at the appointment, please take a look at this page.

    Do discuss any questions or concerns you have both at the appointment, as well as with your GP as needed.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

  • HI K_B,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your symptoms. Despite the worry, you have done the right thing by getting these investigated. Many of us find that our over active imaginations take us to all sorts of dark places, while we're waiting for results. I am glad to see that you don't have much longer before you attend the breast clinic. 

    In answer to your question about bad news, I don't think that we are ever really prepared. I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer, so always expected to get a diagnosis. I thought that I was fully prepared for this, but little did I know what the reality would be. I am a strong person, but I just went to pieces and was convinced that things were as bad as they could be.

    I had a second bout the following year and I was almost as emotional with this as I was first time around. I had a lumpectomy first of all and then a double mastectomy. After this, I attended all sorts of classes and courses and had some counselling. It took me a number of years before I finally accepted my diagnoses and stopped letting the fear of reoccurrence rule my life. Life is too short to allow this to happen. I am now 14 years on and still lead a busy life.

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

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx