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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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    Hi Lisa,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am so sorry to hear about the changes in your breast. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer and know just how worrying it is waiting for your first hospital appointment and for subsequent tests.It is a scary time and Steph is quite right in that the best thing you can do is to keep as busy as you can. If at all possible do not spend hours consulting Dr Google, as this will scare you stiff, for no good reason. If you must look things up on the internet try to stick to well respected and researched sites.

    Cornishpastie was one of the unlucky people to join our midst and she has only just had her operation. She has told you of the tests you are likely to have and that you will then have to be patient for another week or so before you get to find out the results. Can you take someone with you to your appointments? This can be a great help. It is also useful to draw up a list of questions between each appointment, as it is all too easy to forget them at the time of your consultation.

    Please let us know hen you get a date for your appointment and how you get on at it. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Lisa,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am so sorry to hear about the changes in your breast. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer and know just how worrying it is waiting for your first hospital appointment and for subsequent tests.It is a scary time and Steph is quite right in that the best thing you can do is to keep as busy as you can. If at all possible do not spend hours consulting Dr Google, as this will scare you stiff, for no good reason. If you must look things up on the internet try to stick to well respected and researched sites.

    Cornishpastie was one of the unlucky people to join our midst and she has only just had her operation. She has told you of the tests you are likely to have and that you will then have to be patient for another week or so before you get to find out the results. Can you take someone with you to your appointments? This can be a great help. It is also useful to draw up a list of questions between each appointment, as it is all too easy to forget them at the time of your consultation.

    Please let us know hen you get a date for your appointment and how you get on at it. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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