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2ww to breast clinic, a little anxious.

Bluelou1
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Hello, 

I'm a little anxious about going for my ultrasound after finding a lump. 

I went to the doctors in October 2019 for a lump in right breast. As it was the first time I've checked my breasts I wasn't really sure what I was looking for. 

My breasts are tiny! I can feel my ribs. Gives you an idea how small they actually are I'm a 32a. Plus a lumpy breasts. So feeling them for lumps was difficult for me to know what I was feeling for. 

But after a good feel, there was one that was unusual to me so I went to the doctors. He checked me over and felt the one I felt and believed it was hormones. But then he checked my left and found a lump in my left. Which I didn't. 

He asked me to go back if the lump hadn't gone in a month. This is the one on my left breast. He asked me questions about family and honestly I could only speak for my mum and grandma's. So I said no to family history. After questions he wasn't concerned as I am only 28.

So I went away feeling good about it. I actually forgot about it due to work commitments. Then I came across a self awareness post instagram which reminded me of the lump the doctor found. I feel a little stupid for forgetting about it as its now January 2020.

I checked my breasts and the right one has gone but the left one the doctor found hasn't gone. Plus I noticed a darker patch of skin near the lump which wasn't there before. I didn't panic I just booked an appointment. 

They got me in that day. Very happy with the service. I saw the doctor this time it was my reg doctor. So felt very at ease. 

She checked my breasts and confirmed I have very lumpy breasts . She asked where abouts the left one was and all I could say really was near the patch. She did felt the lump about kidney bean size. 

She made me feel at ease abut the skin irritation and told me she doesn't believe it has any relation to lump more like a fungal infection. Can't remember name but she told me to use dandruff shampoo. 

I was booked for 2ww and my appointment is next Tuesday at the breast clinic. I was fine when I came out wasn't worried. But the closer I get the more anxious I get. 

Sorry for long post. Thank you for reading. 

Dani x

 

 

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    Hi 

    I know exactly how you feel

    i saw the dr on Wednesday and have also been referred for the urgent 2ww appointment.

    they do say to try not to worry but you can't help being anxious and find ourselves looking on these websites 

    hope it all goes well for you x

  • Offline in reply to _magiclife

    Hi, 

    Yes agreed, we try our hardest not to worry but somehow we start worrying even when we have no idea what it is! Dr Google is a nightmare! 

    I feel a little better today though, hopefully Tuesday goes all well.

    I hope your appointment goes all well too ️xx

  • Offline in reply to Bluelou1

    Hello both 

    I'm.waiting for my breast clinic appointment too (they called yesterday after I saw doctor on Wednesday. Appointment is 5th Feb).

    I first noticed a large lump 3 days before Christmas. I thought possibly hormonal changes so waited until after my period to see your doctor. 

    Saw doctor 2 days ago, she was lovely asked family history etc (my grandmother had breast cancer in her 70s). She examined me and said right breast felt normal, she asked where I felt the lump in my left breast I pointed it out straight away as very easy to find (think it's slightly bigger from when I first found it).

    She said it was large and measured it so she could put that in my referral. She estimated it was 6cm, she said it did feel smooth but not if it moves.

    She said she would refer me urgently to clinic to get it checked. Said not to worry as could be a cyst but if I didn't hear off clinic within 2 weeks to call the surgery again.

    So now I'm just waiting. I've told my hubby it's probably a cyst and not to worry. I am getting anxious though as we have 3 young children (12, 4 and 3). 

    Hope your appointments go well. Sorry for long message I haven't told anyone other than my husband so feels good to have somewhere to talk.

    Good luck xxx

  • Offline in reply to MistyMay2019

    Hello , 

    Hope you're doing well with the wait. It's definitely the worst part waiting for appointments etc. We just want to know what it is, human nature I suppose.

    Yes, I agree. Its nice to have somewhere to talk about it. I didn't want to tell my mother as she has recovered from cancer last year. But she needed to know. 

    But it's nice to talk on here, with people going through the same thing. 

    I hope you're appointment goes well in the 5th Feb, let us know how you get on ️xx

     

  • Offline in reply to Bluelou1

    Thank you  

    Good luck for yours hope it all goes well. Keep us updated, take care xx

  • Offline in reply to Bluelou1

    Sorry I should have said glad you're mum has recovered that's going news.

    Take care and good luck for your appointment xx

  • Offline in reply to MistyMay2019

    Hello MistyMay, 

    Thank you How you feeling today?! Hope you're doing well.

    Take care of yourself and good luck for your appointment too

    Speak soon hopefully after our appointments

    Xxxx

     

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