Hi nataliefrancesca, 

You did well to go to the GP on Monday to check this pain on your left breast. It sounds like they did a thorough examination and even though it can be stressful to be sent for an urgent referral, it doesn't necessarily mean it is cancer but at least it means you will be seen quickly and that you won't have to wait too long for a diagnosis. It is really hard to have to wait for answers and I am so sorry that it is making you lose your appetite and sleep. The best thing to do if you can is to resist the temptation to look things up on Google as this will only make you feel worse without providing any reliable answers.

If you feel you are struggling too much to cope during this anxious time when you're waiting for results or if it is affecting your quality of life too much, get in touch with your GP who will be happy to help. Poor you having to go through this when you are practically a single mum with three children and you are still processing the trauma of your children losing their dad to MND. I know it's really hard but try if you can not to anticipate the worst and to keep busy and distracted if you can. It's even harder having to wait during Christmas time and I hope that this is not spoiling your festive time with your loved ones. As you said, with the Christmas break everything can take a lot longer and this will only prolong your anxiety. You did well to phone the clinic though so that you know exactly what it going on. Unfortunately all you can do for now is keep on waiting which is the hardest thing really and I thought I would share with you our helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for news. 

I am keeping everything crossed for you that you get some clarity very soon and that it will all turn out to be nothing of concern. I hope that you will also hear from other members of our community who have been in a similar place before and that they will pop by and share their experience with you. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator