A warm welcome to our friendly forum, Annie, 

You did the right thing to go and talk to a medical expert after you noticed this lump in your breast and I hope that you will see your consultant soon and that the scan and biopsy will shed some light on what is causing these issues. You have come to the right place though to meet others who have been through something similar before and I hope that they will come along soon and share their story with you. It's normal to be worried after finding a lump and to think about your children and your family history but it is worth bearing in mind that not every breast lump will be cancerous so try if you can not to anticipate the worst and keep away from the temptation to look things up online as this will only make you feel more anxious. Try and focus on the fact that your new partner is very supportive and it seems to be a caring and loving relationship so don't think about what might happen as at the moment you really do not know yet what you are dealing with and the most important thing is that your new partner is there right now by your side to help you get through this difficult time of uncertainty while you are waiting for these test results. 

This long anxious wait can definitely make your mind imagine the worst things so it's important to try and keep busy and distracted if you can. There are helpful tips on this page to help you cope while waiting for news. 

We're thinking of you during this stressful time and I am keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator