I'm in a similar situation. Im 40 I found a lump last week in my right breast about a week before my period went to doctors who checked both and found a 2cm round lump in my right breast. Did bloods which are clear and a 2ww referral to screening clinic. Got the appointment through for the 4th and I am absolutely terrified. It's the first one I've ever found and doctor wouldn't give me any info they didn't even tell me the size I had to find that put from the NHS app. I have moments like now where I'm ok then moments like last night where my thoughts run out of control and I can't help but think the worst. With our ages it could just be normal hormonal and breast changes. I can't tell you not to worry as I'd be a hypocrite but here if you need someone to worry with and go through the worry together.

Thank you so much for your reply, I had an hysterectomy 4 years ago it could be hormones. I really wish you the best of luck and I’m here for you too. What time’s your appointment on the 4th? Mine 14:10 on the 5th. I never knew it told you in the app I’ll have a look, I’ve literally cried today it feels like my right breast is on fire and it’s painful please please keep me informed 

Mine is 10:50am on the 4th. Going with my husband and father in law who is offering his support. 

You could possibly just have infected or inflamed tissue from hormone changes. It's easy to jump to the worst thoughts and forget the mirad benign things it could be.

End of last year I was in the same worry boat with my head. I developed tinnitus in just one ear suddenly and convinced myself it was a brain tumor. For six months between the MRI and the results I was adamant. Then I got a hospital appointment and that just convinced me yup brain tumor I'm done for. Specialist sat me down said everything was ok and sent me on my way   so had six months of constant worry for what was a two second conversation in a hospital

Awwww bless I’m so sorry you’ve had so much worry. I will be thinking of you. You’re right you always think the worse your mind goes in to overdrive 

Today is the day. Been up and down for last few days. No sleep last night so going in this morning hormonal and tired. 

Good morning darling, being anxious is a horrible thing I really hope the news is positive. Please keep me updated wishing you the best of luck and sending huge hugs  

Hello Grimes , you are mentioning the redness ,soreness and heat .Hopefully this is an abscess or a cyst .Try and stay positive . Have you had antibiotics for the heat ? Keep us informed and all the best xx

Hiya Hun. Just got done with mine. Surgeon and radiographer seemed confident it was fibrocystic tissue but they have taken some biopsies to make sure. Get my results appointment on the 16th now. 

It is scary but the girls there are so comforting even while I was sobbing.

I'm in some pain now but I'm gonna chill and try and catch up on sleep.

Let me know how you get on tomorrow lovely xx

Hi sugar, awwwww that is amazing news I am so pleased  fingers crossed biopsies come back normal. You chill out with a big bar of chocolate you deserve it I will let you know my lovely xx

Hi Laura , sorry if I disturb, can I ask please what was your syptoms ? Lump ? Where , Im so happy for you that its fibrocystic , Im also rrefered urgently to the breast clinic , I am anxious 

Hi Laura , sorry if I disturb, can I ask please what was your syptoms ? Lump ? Where , Im so happy for you that its fibrocystic , Im also rrefered urgently to the breast clinic , I am anxious 

It's not 100% certain yet that's what it is but everyone seemed confident and calm about it. Will know for sure on 16th. My right breast seemed to have quite a few cysts from the ultrasound. 

Mine was just a single 2cm lump upper middle quadrant of my right breast. Found on a self examination. Found it a week before my cycle started. Seemed to go down a bit when my cycle started. No other symptoms.

It's ok to be anxious it's such a weird period of limbo between appointments and tests you can't help but think the worst. I was sobbing like a baby through the mammogram and ultrasound thinking the worst.

Hi they found a lump under my breast and at the top they’re quite big, occasionally painful I’m anxious too and was referred urgently I’m there tomorrow. We’re here if you need a chat xx

Hi Lulebore,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear that you are waiting to get an appointment for the breast clinic. Don't worry about the "urgent" referral. Most breast problems are referred under the 2 week "urgent" referral system. 

It is only natural that you are anxious about the possible findings - we all get worried. Of all the people, who attend the breast clinic, only 20% will get a cancer diagnosis. many end up with a diagnosis of benign cysts or fibrous changes.

Whatever you do, while you're waiting, try to avoid consulting "Dr Google". Much of the information there is out of date, poorly researched, won't give you any answers, but will scare you even further. I hope that your consultation comes through soon and that all will turn out well.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx (14 year survivor of 2 bouts of breast cancer within in year)

Hi Jolamine 

thank you for responding 

I have a lump on my armpit , cant see it, just feel it with my fingers, Gp refereed me urgently

anyone here with armpit lump ? What it can be 

sorry if I sound stupid , just I am too scared , my sister had bc a year ago,she’s fine now , I didn't recover yet from the news about her , it was so bad , I couldn't take it , shes 43 only, Im 47 

I feel horrible 

Hi Lulebore,

You are not at all stupid. This is always a scary time. I am sorry to hear that your sister was diagnosed last year, but glad to hear that she is fine now. I had lost my mum to breast cancer before I was diagnosed, so understand your concerns. I have since had 2 bouts of BC myself, but that was 14 years ago now and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life. Many people here have had lumps under in their armpits. It is impossible to say what these are, until some tests have been carried out, so here's hoping that you'll be seen soon at the clinic.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Update 

Hi everyone, after a torture waiting for 7 days , Today I went there to breast clinic ( urgent refer ) Good News, everything okay! I was refered after finding a lump on my left armpit, today , the Doctor did examination , and he felt some lump in the right breast, I was petrified , Dr ordered Mammogram snd ultrasound for the left armpit lump, and right breast I mention above, everything was okay  both me snd my husband were so so scared, my husband seamed positive at home but in there he was so lost, I felt so bad , I felt bad for him , I will never forget how I felt and the look on my husband face 

but just wanted to let anyone here know that I was almost dead and everything turned out to be perfect , so please try to not think like me , try to stay positive a little bit , my lump on armpit was painless( which I was scared) my right breast feels a bit of pain to the touch because I do have dense breasts ( thats why i guess). 
thanks to Jolamine and Laura xx

All the to everyone!

Hi Lulebore,

Thank you for the update. This is just the news that I was hoping for. It's amazing how we all expect the worst, but fortunately, 80% of people get a clean bill of health. I'm so glad to hear that all that worry was for nothing!

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx