Waiting for 2 week referral to the breast clinic, so anxious and can't stop crying. I really hope my appointment comes through soon

I found a dent in my left breast last week, I didnt think much of it until I googled it , I feel my breasts regularly but I only noticed the dent after I got out the bath and just happened to spot it in the mirror, it was quite noticeable at 1st but went less noticeable. I managed to get a gp appointment two days later, she was lovely and gave me a examine. She said because of a change I should be sent for the 2 week referral, which I expected. I saw her referral to the breast clinic she said she couldn't feel and could not feel a discreet mass, but breast tissue felt dense but felt as if the skin attached to underlying dense tissue. Which sent me google again, not good. I have been so anxious and filled with so much dread, I haven't been able to stomach more than a couple of bites of food each day since I found it. Nothing usually puts me off my food. I can't stop crying. My partner is so supportive and is telling me to try not to worry but I literally can't help this overwhelming sense of dread and the what ifs. I am only 39 and got a 11 year autistic daughter, the thought of leaving her is so overwhelming. I really hope my appointment comes through soon and I get the results I want. 

  • A very warm welcome to the forum Jenny although I'm sorry to hear about your breast referral and how tough you're finding the wait.

    I hope our guide on how to cope with waiting for news will help to relieve some of your anxiety and that you'll find these tips the NHS have on managing anxiety to be useful as well, but hopefully some of our members - many of which have been where you are now - will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    If it would help to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their helpline is open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all they can to support you whilst you wait.

    Fingers crossed your appointment comes through soon Jenny and that your results bring good news when they come through.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thank you. I went today and had an ultrasound and mammogram and both came back clear. The doctor could feel my breast tissue was detached so thats whats causing the indentation, which is most likelydue to age. Got to go back in about 6 weeks for another ultrasound to just check its not changed and then we will know its just the way my breast looks. So relieved, feel like I can finally breath again.

  • Hello Jenny24686

    I'm so glad to hear that you had good news at the breast clinic today! What a relief it must be for you.

    Thank you for coming back to share your story. I know it will offer hope to other women in the future. 

    Wishing you continued good health. 

    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator