Have a lump but have no one I can tell

A couple of months ago I found a lump... I left it as a) I already have enough wrong with me and b) sometimes lumps come and go. 

I got checked out 3 weeks ago and the doctor couldn't feel anything but said she would refer me for an untrasound. I then got a call later than day to day she didn't know she wasn't allowed to refer me directly and to make another appointment in two weeks to get checked again. I've just got home from that appointment and the doctor could feel a lump and has started the referral process.

 

The thing is, I can't tell my other half as he gets so stressed out and would make things worse as I'd be worrying about him all the time, my friends have their own problems, my brother and sister have their own problems and my mum's mum (my grandmother) died of breast cancer so I definitely can't tell my mum.

 

I just don't have anyone I can talk to and need some support from somewhere so thought I'd post on here.

Parents
  • Hello, you will have support here love...finding a lump is as scary as it gets, until we know for sure what it is our minds will be in overdrive...I've been there and literally got the T shirt! 

    There is a lovely thread on here called the good and the bad, a lovely lady called Sandra started it when she was first diagnosed, pop in and have a look, there are loads of us breast lasses on there....

    in the meantime try and keep busy.....the lump isn't something until it is something....I know your in limbo and that's the worse part of this whole thing.....let us know how the clinic goes? Xx

  • I have a lump in my breast, bout 3cm by 1.5cm. I can move it and it tender when I touch it. It's Easter weekend. I will ring GP in the morning. Bit worried. I've had malignant skin & soft tissue cancer before. I had an operation and chemo. And well to be honest I'm *** myself. 

  • Hello,

    Try not to assume the worse ( although we all do)! I'm really sorry to read you've had cancer in the past, try not to link it up.

    Do you have family around you? Do you work? Distraction is the key, although it's always in the back of your mind the busier you can keep yourself the better. Just deal with what's in front of you, first step call to the GP, and don't be fobbed off ( I was told there were no appointments when later I was told the receptionist was wrong to tell me that as I had a lump and all lumps are taken seriously) Don't think about the next step until your appointment comes through...take it in small steps.....

     

    let me know how you get on? ️

  • Hi I found a lump 2 days ago in my left breast it's ####### huge about the size of a small satsuma. I have breast cancer in family so was straight to doctor. Immediately referred and awaiting ultrasound appointment. Terrified doesn't even begin to describe how I'm feeling. I can't tell partner as not getting on I am just snapping his head off every time he comes near. I also can't tell my mum or my sister as they will make a meal of it and no one needs that. My anxiety is through the roof as I'm also peri menopausal. Please help me x

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  • Hi I found a lump 2 days ago in my left breast it's ####### huge about the size of a small satsuma. I have breast cancer in family so was straight to doctor. Immediately referred and awaiting ultrasound appointment. Terrified doesn't even begin to describe how I'm feeling. I can't tell partner as not getting on I am just snapping his head off every time he comes near. I also can't tell my mum or my sister as they will make a meal of it and no one needs that. My anxiety is through the roof as I'm also peri menopausal. Please help me x

Children
  • My mantra that got me through while waiting for scan results was...." it isn't something until it is something " but I do know how difficult it is to stop the mind reeling out of control. I was lucky, I talked to my husband and a couple of close friends...it helps enormously to talk...and I found this forum a good safe space too....

    Theres a thread on here called The good and the bad....I found that helped too....lots of lovely people ️ 

    you can always come here to chat too....the waiting game is horrible isn't it! 
     

    let me know how you get on love x