So worried

Hi I all new to this but didn't know where to turn.just wanted to say hello to all you brave people x

Just feel so alone right now.i start with a rash under my breast thought was heat rash.but it progressively spread and became sore I was showering a week ago.felt a lump in my breast.my world feels like its crashing in on me.

Went to Doc's and referred me for a mammogram i so worried I keep crying all time.not eating.drinking way too much not sleeping.i single parent and have noone to hold my hand.i dont want to worry my family they have enough on their plate.

My appointment is next Friday but everything is just getting to me .it cant come quick enough yet I don't want it too happen either my heads such a mess 

Thanks for reading this 

  • TMummy, I'm sorry you are going through this. The waiting and unknown is so hard (it's actually said by most to be the worst part of this).  Try and keep yourself occupied and busy. I kept things as normal as possible and kept myself extra busy, otherwise your mind wanders to horrid places. 

    I hope the GP referred you to the breast clinic under the 2 week wait and not just for a mammogram. 

    Keep positive if you can. The power or a positive mindset is invaluable, studies have shown this. Big virtual hugs. 

  • Redruth thank you for replying.

    Your advice means a lot yes she referred me on a two week wait.but that will be three weeks in total.feels so long.

    Oh yes it sure does wander down a dark place when you least expect it.

    Iwill try keep positive.

    Thanks for virtual hugs.

    Sending them right back 

  • Hey Tummy, I hear what a tough time you are having and how dark it all feels. I had a colon cancer op two weeks ago as two weeks earlier I had bloody stools and some concerns. Doc was great and sent me for bloods  colonoscopy and MRI and CT scans all completed on a week...and then the wait....another two weeks of hell, waking at 2/3/4/5 AM whilst the world sleeps, crying , shaking, fearing...the worst.

    Op done and now I have secondary cancer and chemo to come...but in hind sight...reach out, to friends and family...a problem shared is literally halved...and if you don't tell them? the poison that's in your body and mind can not come out and you will not get the lovely support from those that LOVE you.

    Fear is 5 times more powerful than any other feelings, so take hold of it, embrace it, understand that fear is trying to protect you whilst doing you a disservice.

    Has fear or worry ever solved anything? so why start now?

    Wishing you speedy news and an even better life ahead . Good luck x

  • Hi jasonj thanks so much for replying.

    I sorry to hear your having such a tough time you are having.i send you positive vibes.the advice is great thanks.it just feels like I have nowhere to turn its just a waiting game.

    I have spoken to a few people as is affecting me when I least expect it .I know I have to tell my family but hard too know where too begin.inhear what you saying about fear and stress.

    Thanks again x

  • you are welcome..I wish you the fruits of remission and recovery. Go well ,