Hi, 

It sounds like you have been super speedy in getting seen and tested. I know this is a worrying time for you, and coming on here to chat will be a great way to get support from others who understand what you’re going through. 

Waiting for results is awful! Your mind goes through a million and one different thoughts- from feeling positive to the complete opposite, but the best thing is to just try and stay in the moment and deal with each thing as you come to it. Keep busy, keep distracted and really try to stay off google.

Sending you lots of love and positive wishes for your appointment xx 

I’m literally sat here with a painful breast and arm after having a lump, indentation near nipple and nipple changed direction (facing arm not forwards). Went to gp last Wednesday, been to the breast clinic tonight. Was examined and sent for mammogram and ultrasound. Lady doing mammogram said I’d only had one 6 months ago and They only usually do them every 12 months so I explained to her my symptoms and she went to ask someone for advice. She then came back and said they will do the ultrasound first, and if you need a mammogram, then I will do it.

Ultrasound, she took lots of pics and measurements on the screen then I went back for two mammograms and one breast. Then had to have two more mammograms done, then back to the ultrasound people who did biopsies and put titanium markers in as a precaution in case they need to do surgery. Was extremely worried by this point as in the past I usually have cysts (Which were drained when I went in January). They then sent me back to mammogram and had two more. Then went to see the specialist and although we have to wait two weeks for the results, he said he wants me to have an MRI. He emphasised that my breast tissue has changed a lot in six months and it is very concerning. He said you know what I mean don’t you? And I said yes but now I’m home after telling my partner and I’m doubting myself!! I was given a leaflet by the nurse that was with him and I thought it was explaining about the biopsy, but it’s a breast care nursing service leaflet.  And beginning to think I’ve made it up? Anaesthetic off quite quickly and I am so sore. Had all over the place…

So I can completely understand how you are feeling and The uncertainty of iit all. 
Do you have support of family/friends? I think a place like this where we can talk where people are invested in as a person can help? 

Sending strength and positivity

That sounds quite traumatic with so many tests.  I find it hard it when they are vague because I too start second-guessing. It is easy to wonder if they meant it one way or another and then I wonder what else I missed. I am trying just stick with what I know  and seeing some positives but the mind does wander.  ,I am finding myself wanting to say things like try not to worry, and then stopping myself because I know that isn't what I want to hear.  What works best for you in approach? I like pragmatic but gentle.

That sounds quite traumatic with so many tests.  I find it hard it when they are vague because I too start second-guessing. It is easy to wonder if they meant it one way or another and then I wonder what else I missed. I am trying just stick with what I know  and seeing some positives but the mind does wander.  ,I am finding myself wanting to say things like try not to worry, and then stopping myself because I know that isn't what I want to hear.  What works best for you in approach? I like pragmatic but gentle.