waiting to be screened for Breast cancer at 25

I am 25 years old and a week or so ago I noticed a hard lump/ two lumps in my left breast that I have never felt before, which is also something that has never happened during my period. Prior to this I noticed something a week or so before that in the shower but thought I was just squeezing the gland in my breast too hard. It just doesn't feel right and I have an awful gut feeling about it but I managed to get a doctors appointment as soon as possible, the doctor felt the lump and gave me an urgent referral (which has also freaked me out) I am terrified of this and it's all I can think about and I know that cancer can happen at any age but nothing is helping. I am going to get checked out on monday for scans but the possibility of it being cancer is so frightening to me and I can't think straight.

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  • Hi, all the emotions you are having are perfectly normal, but you have to remember it is not necessarily cancer. The nurses at the screening centre will be very kind and understanding, but it is a good idea to have a friend or relative with you. Your GP will also understand you are anxious so talk to him/ her again if you think some mild sedatives will help you. Good luck and try to get as much rest and relaxation as possible. Oh, and as most on here recommend, don't google.....it will just make you more anxious. Best wishes, plum.

  • Thank you so much for your kind reply, i'm definitely trying to hold off googling everything!

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