I only found mine about 11 days ago so not sure on the change in cycle. I've seen the gp and she made the referral. I've been checking way too often but can't help myself. Hubby thinks it's less obvious now and can only be found by feeling quite deep. I'm not convinced but do agree that I felt it more obviously when I first found it. Maybe these are cycle changes.

Had a bit of a meltdown earlier, I've basically convinced myself its the worst case scenario and im worried about my children who are only little. I know I'm not being logical but can't seem to shake it today.

I hope your dr can help and you don't need a referral.

Hi Ljmile,

Thank you for your kind comments. I have had 2 bouts of cancer in the past 12 years, along with a few lucky escapes. I felt exactly the same as you and Worried2022 when I was waiting for a diagnosis. I would have felt much calmer if I had realized that only 1 person in every 8 referred to the breast care clinic will get a cancer diagnosis. The younger you are the less likely this is to happen. Even if the worst should happen, breast cancer is one of the most treatable types of cancer. I still leada busy and fulfilling life.

I am glad to hear that you don't have much longer to wait for your appointment.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Keeping my fingers crossed for good news!

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Glad you've been to the drs already and are making your way through the system. I feel the wait is a tough one but distraction is key and important. I found this when I've been trying to ease my health anxiety earlier and wondered if it might help you, iaptsheffield.shsc.nhs.uk/.../ a little down the page there is a self help guide which I've been reading through. I've also been talking things through with my sister too and feel it's helping.

As much as I talk everything through with my partner it just feels more raw talking with them and thinking about our son.

Thank you :) I think a referral may help ease some of my anxieties, my gp on the phone said they refer all those over 30 with a lump so its good they're being cautious.

Hope your evening gets better and you're able to get some rest from your thoughts 

Hi Worried,

I am sorry to hear that this has been such a difficult day for you. Most of us feel the same as you do whilst we are waiting, yet only 1 person in every 8 who attend the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis. Just remember that tomorrow is another day and keep reminding yourself that "it isn't cancer until you're told that it's cancer."

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine,

Thank you for your reply. I do hope you are well. Sounds like it had been a tough few years for you.

Thank you for your advice and words, they do provide reassurance, which I know I shouldn't seek :). It's good to know how treatable it is if this is the way our path leads us. It's the awful Google horror stories that appear that make me think otherwise. 

I will definitely follow up when I have further information. :) xx

Thank you so much jomaline and Lj. I really appreciate this forum, I like to talk but agree it's hard sometimes with your partner. Hopefully I'll feel brighter tomorrow.

Hi Worried,

It can be difficult to talk opely about your fears with a loved one. Sometimes it is easier to talk to a stranger who knows what you are going through, as a result of their own experience. We refer to this journey as a rollercoaster - one day up, the next down You'll feel better once you know what you are dealing with, irrespective of the outcome.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Ljmile,

Going through a cancer diagnosis gives us all strengths we didn't even know we had. We always advise people to stay away from consulting Dr Google. Much of the information is poorly researched, out of date and aimed at the spectacular. This will only serve to scare you further.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Sorry has anyone else's lympnodes swelled on there collar bone and arm before ? Now am really scared