Breast Cancer , very scared waiting for referral

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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  • Hiya. Sorry to hear of your situation.

    I was in your place in February waiting for tests following an abnormal mammogram. I had no symptoms, no pain, and had just attended a screening when called up at random. 

    When you get to the breast clinic expect to have a mammogram, examination and probably ultrasound and possible biopsy. Ungirtunately they still won't be able to tell you that day what is happening, and I'm afraid you will have about another week to wait til the results come back. This is definately the most awful time as you just don't know what you are dealing with.

    Mine unfortunately came back as stage 1 invasive breast cancer and I had two lumpectomys in the same breast and node removal 2 days ago. I'm due to have radiotherapy once we know it hasn't gone farther. Followed by 5 years hormone therapy.

    What I wanted to tell you is that not all referrals turn out to be breast cancer, a lot dont. But I have had an enormous amount of support from the ladies here on this site and whatever your results you will find a way to keep going. If you need us we are all here. Fire those questions away and let those anxieties out and your appointment will be here soon.

    Please come back and let us know how you get on. We had 3 ladies last week who all got the all clear after tests so there are positive outcomes. All the best to you that you become the fourth x

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  • Hiya. Sorry to hear of your situation.

    I was in your place in February waiting for tests following an abnormal mammogram. I had no symptoms, no pain, and had just attended a screening when called up at random. 

    When you get to the breast clinic expect to have a mammogram, examination and probably ultrasound and possible biopsy. Ungirtunately they still won't be able to tell you that day what is happening, and I'm afraid you will have about another week to wait til the results come back. This is definately the most awful time as you just don't know what you are dealing with.

    Mine unfortunately came back as stage 1 invasive breast cancer and I had two lumpectomys in the same breast and node removal 2 days ago. I'm due to have radiotherapy once we know it hasn't gone farther. Followed by 5 years hormone therapy.

    What I wanted to tell you is that not all referrals turn out to be breast cancer, a lot dont. But I have had an enormous amount of support from the ladies here on this site and whatever your results you will find a way to keep going. If you need us we are all here. Fire those questions away and let those anxieties out and your appointment will be here soon.

    Please come back and let us know how you get on. We had 3 ladies last week who all got the all clear after tests so there are positive outcomes. All the best to you that you become the fourth x

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