It’s a waiting game - breast lump found, hospital appointment next week.

I nearly didn’t go yesterday as the lump I’d found I couldn’t find and think it was just like a heamatoma from a bruise I’d received from a kick in the chest from a sheep when shearing as I’d had to wait for the app I thought I’d still go just in case I’m so glad I did as she found a lump in the same breast as I had but different place got a phone call and booked to see hospital next weds. I’ve already been waiting 8 months to see a neurologist as I could have Parkinson’s and there’s possibly another 3 months I’ve got to hear about my app as they are only doing last Octobers now 

I was unable to sleep last night with my head saying all different things how am I going to cope with all this on top .

sorry I know there are people far worse than myself I’m trying to put a brave face on and go about my day I’m not sitting around moping but I am scared of the outcome

  • Yes, it is scary and having to cope with two different anxieties must prey on your mind. Firstly, the lump. This might not be cancerous but if it is it will be dealt with swiftly. Secondly, you might not have Parkinsons' but if it proves so there are stategies and medication to help this. I have fibromyalgia and resulting balance and walking difficulty but I manage day to day with the help of a walking stick. In addition, I was diagnosed with breast cancer last April and have had the lump removed along with the axillary lymph nodes. I have had 20 sessions of radiotherapy and am now taking a hormone blocking tablet. It is possible to cope because both conditions have some sort of solution. Of course there is some difficulty but the fear of it is worse than the reality!

    Wishing you the best of luck with your Wednesday appointment.

    Anne