Breast clinic referrel

I am so new to all this, I discovered what I thought was a lump in the shower the over day but I thought I was just being paranoid. I braved it, and took the plunge to go to the doctors. I explained to her that I thought I was just being paranoid but she wanted to check my breast while I was there. She did so, and when examining she discovered more than one lump. She found the one in the left breast which i found and then another 2 in the other. She measures them also wasn't sure if this was normal? When telling me the measurements I instantly became worried especially when she said that she wants to refer me to the breast cancer clinic. I can't stop thinking the worst, especially hearing how big the measurements were ️  Everytime my phone rings im hoping it's the hospital with an appointment. I feel 2 weeks it's such a long time to wait especially when your anxious and constantly worrying. I feel so alone with all this. 

  • Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer last April, the first thing to remember is that you don't know that it is cancer, if it is you will cope with it all, if you are told it's cancer you will find an inner strength, believe me, I always thought if I was told it I would not cope but I did and so will you. This forum is amazing for support and questions but remember everyone is different, if you cannot cope with the wait ask to see if it can be hurried along. If I can help please contact me via this forum, stay calm and positive xx

  • Hi Emzylou,

    I found a lump in my armpit a week ago last Thursday & have my clinic appointment tomorrow. I got a letter rather than a call.

    Two weeks does seem like a long time but try to remember that lumps don't always mean cancer.

    I hope you're not waiting too long x

  • Hi

    I've just had a nodule found in my breast incidentally having a CT scan to rule out lung cancer! 

    It was only noticed because I was convinced the CT hadn't been checked thoroughly and got it rechecked by the same radiologist. He was so thorough he found the nodule.

    Now on a 2 week wait for that so I understand how you feel as I've had 2 months of dreadful anxiety and overthinking now.

    There are so many helpful and kind people here who will support you

    Andrea xx