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Breast Cancer , very scared waiting for referral

LisaR
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Hi Everyone,

I am very new to this and also very scared. I have noticed on the lower side of my left breast there are 2 patches where it looks like my breast is being pulled inwards. If i stand with my arm above my head it is very noticable and it never used to look like this. My nipple on this side also leaks at times and quiet often feels sticky. I got my husband to have a look to check i wasnt imagining it and he spotted it straight away.

I went to the doctors yesterday and she also spotted it straight away. She has refrered me to the breast clinic on the 2 week wait system and all she could say was try not to worry but she doesnt have xray vision which i understand.

I am so scared has anyone else had this kind of systems and it urned ot to all be fine.

 

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  • Welcome to the forum LisaR.

    I'm sorry about how scared you are at the moment but you did the right thing by going to the GP and now you've been referred to the breast clinic they can examine you in more detail and let you know if it is any cause for concern.

    Waiting for tests and appointments can be really tough as many of our members know and hopefully some of them, especially breast cancer ladies, will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    In the meantime try to stay busy if you can as many have found this to be a good distraction whilst waiting. Easier said than done I know but if you feel like it's getting to you then do chat to us here on the forum as you will find others who will really understand how you're feeling and what you're going through at the moment.

    Let us know how you get on when you can Lisa. Fingers crossed it's nothing sinister.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

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  • Welcome to the forum LisaR.

    I'm sorry about how scared you are at the moment but you did the right thing by going to the GP and now you've been referred to the breast clinic they can examine you in more detail and let you know if it is any cause for concern.

    Waiting for tests and appointments can be really tough as many of our members know and hopefully some of them, especially breast cancer ladies, will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    In the meantime try to stay busy if you can as many have found this to be a good distraction whilst waiting. Easier said than done I know but if you feel like it's getting to you then do chat to us here on the forum as you will find others who will really understand how you're feeling and what you're going through at the moment.

    Let us know how you get on when you can Lisa. Fingers crossed it's nothing sinister.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

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    I feel even worse now than I did before going to the hospital. They examined my breast and the doctor said yes she can see if and my left breast tissue feels different to my right. She took a slide of the fluid from my left breast to be tested and then said I have got to go back for another appointment for a scan. She said I was too young at 36 for a mammogram and I would have to got back for my scan and possible biopsy. I thought this was all going to be done this morning so more waiting. I not sure how to hold on while I continue to wait. 

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