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…

Me too. I keep thinkig it must be in my lungs. I am having trouble getting my breath, but I am pretty sure I am just imagining it I have a pain between my shoulders and the bottom of my ribcage feels sore

No I didn't ceck regularly, but to be honest this was hard to miss. I swear it must have rown over night, but it obviously didn't

It could be tight muscles. That was my cause. 

Anxiety can cause tight muscles and breathing difficulties too. Have you tried any breathing techniques like box breathing?  It might help.

Hope you start to feel better soon.  

Imagination goes haywire though.  

Same here. You did catch it though.  That's the main thing.  

I felt sick when I noticed it. When you see the ultrasound it's hard to believe it's inside your body. I just don't want chemo or radiotherapy. What are you having?

I just had a baby 5 months ago nd it’s been 4 months now that I’ve had really bad health anxiety. I keep looking at my breast thinking something is wrong. And I keep giving myself such harsh breast checks that I end up being sore after that’s how hard I dig in to find a lump or anything.

Oh poor you. That is so bad for you but I can understand why you do it. I am certain you will be ok as long as you go for regular scans

I’m 25 so no regular scans for me nd this was my first baby so I’m all over the place atm…. How old r u btw

62

Are you sure you won't be invited for regular scans because of your recent experience? If you tell your doctor that your anxiety levels are goig through the roof and you're not sleeping

Are you sure you won't be invited for regular scans because of your recent experience? If you tell your doctor that your anxiety levels are goig through the roof and you're not sleeping