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Doctors referral says suspected breast cancer

Bubbles76
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I posted earlier about concerns around Pagets / breast cancer and am struggling to not panic. I have just opened up my doctors app to check my referral letter has been sent and the GP has put me on the urgent 2WW but has written, “suspected breast cancer.”

Now I’m extremely stressed. In this a normal thing for them to write for the two week wait ?

This is all so frightening

  • in reply to Bubbles76

    I’m not good I feel so ill with worry. I feel guilty because I should be reassured but I can’t rest till the clinic. Just seen your not doing good :-( keep strong. It’s awful the wait it really is xx 

  • Offline in reply to Nhj91

    Thank you, you too. I’ve never noticed this orange peel look and I’ve got a lot of photos from the start so now I’m really panicking. Hang on to the reassurance Nhj91 

  • Offline in reply to Vickie_80

    Hi Vickie,

    I hope that it all goes well today.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Have been thinking of you today, Vicki. Will message more later xx

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    Hi. Sorry to jump on the post. I'm in the same situation and go to my breast clinic tomorrow, I'm so anxious and would like my partner to be woth me however I also fear I seem "dramatic" needing support over something that may be nothing! X

  • Offline in reply to Nhj91

    Hello ..so sorry for late reply...please remind me when your clinic appointment is? My brain is very foggy at the moment!! You really mustn't worry about worrying! No one could blame you.. it's an EXTREMELY worrying and stressful time in your life and no one can be strong, all of the time...So sorry to hear that you too have had so much loss and upset. Sometimes I dont know how some people get through day after day. I guess we just do?! It's no wonder you have so much angst on your shoulders but you must never apologise for feeling the way you do. Watching your mum suffering and finding life debilitating is bound to hard because you take on her pain as well. I think we always used to think of our parents as 'indestructible' when we were younger. My partner is about my only supportive network really, ive lost most of my family members and left my best friend back in Kent when i moved up North. It can definitely be a bit lonely. Work people can be lovely but i wouldn't offload much to them. 

    Im sure your partner seems peeved but im betting he may also be very worried about you too? Men are or can be fab but they'll never understand us ladies or our bodies! 

    Im feeling a bit off as i managed to find a clinic that will see me tomorrow. Expensive but im going out of my mind and ill just have to make do for however long it takes for me to pay it back. Tomorrow will be sickening at work in the morning. App at 2.45 xx

  • Offline in reply to Bubbles76

    Hi Bubbles

    Heart palpitations and feeling sick all day. Im pleased ive found a clinic that will see me tomorrow but equally feeling sick and faint as ive decided what they'll say and the words they'll use, everything. Work will be tough in the morning. Just full of panic and trying to do breathing exercises a lot. Ive also convinced myself that my nipple now looks more red but everytime i check..i find another lump. Its like im obsessively looking prodding and poking. I really hope you get an appointment very soon!!! Xx

  • Offline in reply to Dannii04

    Fantastic news that you will see someone tomorrow, will be routing for you. Keep doing those breathing exercises and will keep everything crossed that you are back on tomorrow with good news xx

  • Offline in reply to L.WATER

    Hi L.Water

    A very warm welcome to our forum
    I am sorry to hear that you find yourself in this unenviable position too.  This is always a worrying time. None of us are very good at dealing with so many unknowns. Irrespective of the outcome, it becomes easier once you know what you are dealing with. It is not unusual to want your partner with you. This is not being "dramatic" at all. Many of us need that extra support.

    If it is of any interest to you, 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 here's hoping that you'll b one of the lucky ones!

    I sincerely hope that all goes well for you tomorrow.

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

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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