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Catmum98
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hi everyone, I'm not sure why I'm positing on here really, but I've been looking at other forums and they seem to have a way of making me feel more at ease. 
 

i found a breast lump about 3 weeks ago, and left it a week to see if it would go away. I then visited an out of hours GP who said it just felt like normal tissue and I should be reviewed again in a weeks time. Fast forward to yesterday, I was seen again at the GP but by someone different. She said that she needs to refer me to the breast clinic, because of the lump and because I've been having an itchy nipple recently...

I am FREAKING OUT! I'm so nervous, it's like my brain can't possibly comprehend that it may not be something serious. I feel like I've already diagnosed myself without even seeing anyone. 
I'm just hoping there's anyone who has been in my position and knows how I feel.

i don't like speaking about it to people in person because I feel as though I'm being dramatic! 

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    Hi Catmum,

    Only the weekend to go before Monday is finally here. It is perfectly normal for our emotions to be all over the place at this stage. Somehow we nearly all manage to convince ourselves that we are facing the worst case scenario. Fortunately, this seldom turns out to be the case.

    I shall be thinking of you on Monday and hope that all goes well.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    I am more frightened about my lungs. I think the CT hasn't picked it up because I am in such agony. Dr calling today but I need to get to hospital to get this sorted. It can't wait until Monday

     

    Dr wasn't any help and refused to give me anything else for the pain. I am sure it's something in my spine and terrified

    My children are 20 and 15 and are doing their best but both struggle with anxiety. Eldest is on antidepressants and has been since Christmas. I have tried to hide how scared I am from them as they know scan was ok so don't understand why I'm still down although they know I'm in pain as it's not something I can hide and I can't drive us anywhere to shop etc

    Thank you for your support. I need to talk about what's happening but nobody here to do that with

    Andrea

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    Hi Andrea,

    I can fully understand that you are more worried about your lungs. The lungs are a large organ, so it would be unlikely that a CT would miss anything significant. My mum had secondary breast cancer 22 years ago. This had spread to her liver, lungs, brain and bone, but these were all picked up in one scan.

    I am sorry to hear that your doctor was no help today and that he refused to give you anything to help the pain.

    We all tend to think the worst whilst we are waiting for results. Fortunately, this seldom turns out to be the case. Your pain must be very severe when it stops you from driving. Does your 20 year old drive? Perhaps he/she could do your shopping for you meanwhile? Don't turn down any offers of help while you are feeling like this.

    We are always here whenever you want to talk. It might be an idea to ask about a bone scan if you suspect that there is something in your spine.

    I'm hoping and praying that all goes well for you on Monday.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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