Hi Jools11,

A very warm welcome to the forum.

I am sorry to hear that you feel so worried about your GP's referral to the breast clinic. Let me reassure you that this is normal procedure for most of us. when we present with any breast changes. You are quite right that Google is not your friend at this stage. Much of the information is poorly researched, out of date and aimed at the more spectacular cases. This won't give you any useful information or reassurance and will only serve to scare you further.

Fortunately, not all breast lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be benign cysts or fibroadenoma. It is a fact that, of all those who attend the breast clinic, only 20% will get a cancer diagnosis. It is also good that your GP feels that your lump is small and moveable. The ones to worry about are usually fixed and, if it does turn out to be cancer, the smaller the lump is and the earlier you attend to it, the easier it is to treat. 

Breast cancer is one of the easiest types of cancer to treat. I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer before I was diagnosed, with the result that I was terrified at first. Diagnosis, treatment and after care have all made tremendous advances since then and I am lucky enough to still be here 16 years on! There was just no comparison between the experiences that we both had.

It is only natural that you are worried about your young children. I was too, but since my diagnosis, I've seen them leave school, go to university, graduate, find gainful employment, fall in love, get married and provide me with two very special granddaughters.

Try to keep yourself busy, whether with work or pleasure - anything to take your mind off the wait. You will usually get an appointment through within 2 weeks from your GP's referral, but it can sometimes be a little longer than this before the actual appointment date.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you so much for replying! I asked the GP about my referral cos I was a bit of a state and wanted to make sure I didn’t miss anything he said his English wasn’t great! The girls told me he sen the referral saying suspected breast cancer (now I’m overthinking he defo thinks it is) approx 2cms in 9th area of breast? No leakage or anything in armpit? Moveable. I thought it was more size of a pea so 2cms sounds bigger! I am going to try stay off google your so right and thank you for your lovely reply! I hope you keep well ps my appointment is June 11th fingers crossed going to be a long two weeks. My breast has been really tender after examination now I’m freaking out and trying not to keep touching it! Driving myself crazy! X