Hi Bubbles,

I am sorry to hear about your concerns. Although this may sound frightening, this is fairly normal for any referral to the breast clinic. Most are referred under the urgent, 2 week pathway too, so try not to panic. 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.

I hope that you don't have too long to wait for your appointment and that nothing untoward is found.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks so much Jolamine 

it’s weird because it isn’t a lump, it’s my nipple it has gone bright red, itchy, sore and prickling through the entire breast. I can’t have any material from clothes touch it. Antibiotic cream hasn’t worked. Nor steroids nor anti fungal. I don’t think I’ve ever been so stressed out :(

Thank you for replying x

Hi Bubbles,

Ouch - That must be most uncomfortable. Most of us would agree that this is one of the most stressful times of a cancer journey. It becomes much easier to cope, once you know what you are dealing with. Try to keep busy in the meantime, whether with work or pleasure, as this helps the time to pass.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on.

Remember, that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I had the same and my heart sank however remember the docs can’t say for sure it is cancer without seeing the appropriate specialist. I’m going to the breast clinic next Monday, my partner was really kind and got me a private ultrasound scan to as I have awful anxiety. The scanner thinks fibroadenoma and it’s very small. My lymph was up but she said she wasn’t worried as there was no blood flow. I’ve also got a stinking cold atm. My point is hopefully the clinic confirms the same as her too and if so that’s benign, So the term suspected cancer was  untrue. They do these referrals to rule out cancer more than diagnose I think x

Thanks so much Jolamine x

Good luck for Monday Nhj91 I really hope you get good news, let us know how you get on x

I am the same, the health anxiety has plagued me all of my life but now seeing a psychotherapist to help. I completely understand how you feel, it’s awful. Really hope we both get good news x

How you doing today? I’ve been a bit of mess to be honest  I can’t function whilst waiting. My appointment is a week this Monday. Wish it were this one! Have you had your appointment through? X

Hi Nhj91, I’ve managed to keep busy today but bizarrely while I was asleep I bit my nails off! I must have been stressed out as woke up manically chewing. My once lovely nails look awful! My appointment is on the 13th, I did stupidly google as I also have an itching inside my boob and well that wasn’t helpful. Sorry you’ve got another week to wait, it’s so hard to function isn’t it. Total limbo mode. Have you for anything you can do tonight to try and take your mind off of it x