Hi there, 

I wanted to teach out as a young woman who found a lump, was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer, had radical treatment.... And four years later I'm still here, cancer free and I've even had a baby. 

They say 1 in 100 lumps are cancerous, so what you've found could be many other things besides cancer. It's good you've been referred to breast clinic as you can usually get all your initial tests done in one go- if you need them. Each hospital trust is different on that and wait tes for breast clinic can vary bit its usually a fast referral - about 10 days. 

As for advice on keeping your mind off it, don't put yourself under pressure to do that, or to handle it. Accept its an uncertain time for you, talk to people and accept their support, go for a walk, and if you cam, do something you have to focus on if like to sew albeit badly. We are here for you x

Hi, 

Thank you so much for writing back to my post. Reading the first paragraph you wrote made me smile and cry. 

Your response has really helped me to understand that it's okay not to be okay at times like this! I spoke to my mum and boyfriend today about my worries and even that has helped! I cooked a nice meal for myself and my boyfriend and forgot totally about the lump for 2 hours !! 
 

thank you! I will let you know the outcome of my tests ️ X

Hi hope it goes well I am sure it will. 

Hayley