Hi.. I’m in a similar situation, I went to my doctor with a lump in my armpit.. he says it’s a swollen lymph node so I have been referred to breast clinic ( next Tuesday.. which seems soo long away ) I’ve been reaching out to the lovely ladies on here and chatting, which is nice as my mind keeps wandering or I end up on google and go from one thing to another!! 

I know I’ve not really answered your questions as I’m still in the not knowing place.. but I’m here to chat if you need to 

J x

Hi Tinkerbear,

It’s such an emotional rollercoaster when you find a lump, every other pain or twinge or ache just seems so much more obvious - but this is more than likely the very annoying effect of anxiety! 

The tests done at the appointment shouldn’t be too painful, you’ll go to see the consultant who will feel for the lump and then send you for a mammogram, which can be uncomfortable so I’ve read. If needed you’ll then get an ultrasound which is definitely painless and again, if needed, you’ll have a biopsy of the lump. I’ve never had a biopsy but I’ve read that the local anaesthetic is the most painful part but the actual biopsy doesn’t hurt at all. 

As for the results, you’ll get the results of the mammogram and ultrasound on the day but you’ll have to wait 7-10 days for the biopsy results if you do end up having one.

Try and take every day as it comes, and let yourself feel the emotions. It really is such a stressful time but no doubt you’ll be absolutely fine. If you have any more questions or just want to chat about anything definitely feel free to come back on here x

Thank you. I appreciate the ‘what to expect’ info. 4 days to go x 

I’ve also found a lump. 2 weeks ago. I’m 29, and have a 5 month old baby girl. My appt is on Monday, and I’m petrified. Not of the appt but of it being cancer. Which I’ve convinced myself it is. 

Totally understand Jordan, if I feel a slight twinge I think ‘not felt that before’ it’s got to be cancer. I read 8/9 lumps are benign! 90% breast cancer survival rate etc. Just finding it hard to apply that probability to me right now.

The lump just seemed to come out of nowhere. I don’t know how I missed it. 

When I had my daughter my breasts were all over the place, it might not be cancer! 

I hope you’ve got a busy weekend planned, I’m sure your little one will keep you on your toes. 

Do keep in touch and let me know how it goes xx 

thanks so much for replying. Makes me feel a bit more sane. I just think I can tell from the way it feels etc that it is. I’m so scared of it being confirmed and then being in a situation where I may not see my baby grow up. It makes me feel sick. Now I’m feeling back pain and thinking it’s spread. I know it sound mad. I’ve got everything crossed for u on Tuesday. Please let me know what happens. I know that’s what my partner has said, just had a baby etc, but it’s such a solid clear lump, and the tissue around it all feels hard. So afraid. X 

I keep telling myself to love my body and touch my boob when I’m washing in the shower?! I really can’t touch the lump. It’s as if I do I’ll make it worse?! 

You’re not on your own! This new world that has opened up in the past few days seems so amazingly supportive. 

Scared, I’m with you there. Whatever happens on Monday there will always be options. Having your little one will give you the strength and determination to get through whatever comes at you. 

You can do this, sometimes we need to just focus on getting through the day, hour or even minute xx 

Thankyou. I think it’s the anxiety of not knowing, and imagining the worst. I hate touching it as well. But I check it constantly. As if I’m hoping the next time I do it will have disappeared. Hoping u have a lovely weekend with your family, and can try to get some time without thinking about it. X 

mine was cysts. I still asked them to take a tissue sample to be 100% sure. I literally wasn’t eating last week, or sleeping. I was so stressed and anxious waiting for the appt. I almost couldn’t believe it when they said that’s what is was. I was so relieved. The lady’s on here are so amazing. So supportive and really helped me a lot.