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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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    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. 

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    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

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    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

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