I have an appointment next week to the breast clinic and I’m terrified. I have no one to go with me. Everything inside me is saying don’t go, but I know I have to go. I’m 64 and cancer runs in the family. Help.
This is always a worrying wait, but you will find the staff at the clinic are usually all very understanding about how nervous we feel. Are you aware that 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 who attend the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis. I am sorry to hear that cancer runs in your family. This makes your visit all the more scary, but also more essential.
I do hope that they can manage to rule out cancer in your case, but please keep in touch and let us know. We are always here for you.
This is always a worrying wait, but you will find the staff at the clinic are usually all very understanding about how nervous we feel. Are you aware that 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 who attend the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis. I am sorry to hear that cancer runs in your family. This makes your visit all the more scary, but also more essential.
I do hope that they can manage to rule out cancer in your case, but please keep in touch and let us know. We are always here for you.
