Could this week go any slower. I can’t sleep and spend half my time looking at and prodding my breast around in the vain hope it will have all gone away. 

Could this week go any slower. I can’t sleep and spend half my time looking at and prodding my breast around in the vain hope it will have all gone away. 

I was like that when I found my lump night before Good Friday. Kept feeling to see if it was there or if I had dreamt it. Totally agree with the lovely ladies on here the waiting is the worse. Think I have been through every emotion going from crying to why me? I had an appointment yesterday to “find out my results” only to be told inconclusive so now need to take lump out. On the positive note may not be anything nasty and that’s the hope I am clinging on to. Try and keep positive but I know it’s hard x 

Lisa it will get here sooner than you think. Try to find things to do each day to keep you occupied. Please keep us up to date on how you are doing x

Hi Lisa,

I know exactly how you are feeling, I found a lump the Wednesday (as well as my nipple being inverted) before Easter rang the doctors on Thursday and got in for the Tuesday after bank holiday weekend. He referred me urgently and said there is a strong possibility you have breast cancer.

The gp referral was to be seen within 2 weeks, unfortunately in Wales even if you have an urgent referral they don’t have to see within the 2 weeks. Having chased the hospital and the gp my appointment is on Sunday 2 and a half  weeks since I saw the gp.

The waiting is awful and I am also struggling, although the last few days now I know that at least I am getting seen I do feel better.

Try and keep busy, easier said than done I know.

Keep positive x

Hi Lisa,

Time almost seems to stand still when you are waiting, but you are nearly there now. Can you bring someone with you to your appointment? This is always helpful.

Don't expect to know whether or not there is anything untoward on Monday. You will probably be examined by your consultant and then have tests. It usually takes about another week before you get the results of these tests and know for certain.

Try not to prod your breast around any more, as you don't want to spread anything.

I shall be thinking of you on Monday and hope that all goes well.

Kind regards

Jolamine xx

Hi Becs,

I am glad to hear that you are feeling a little better now that you have an appointment date. It sounds as if your clinic is trying to catch up on appointment waiting times if they are consulting on a Sunday. This is always a worrying time, as is waiting for your test results - usually about another week.

Please let us know how you get on on Sunday. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx