Dreaded wait again

Had Vulva cancer 3 years and 1 month ago and been all clear since. Then 25th April I felt a lump in my armpit when rubbing my shoulder and arm (bysip) side. My GP gave me 7 days antibiotics just too make sure it wasn't an infection but it didn't go away. Thankfully she agreed too see me on the 1st May and within 5mins of examination stated she was fast tracking me for tests/biopsies and I'd be seen wirhin 2 weeks due too my recent C and that the lump was the size of a malteser. 3 weeks on still mo appointment or anything. I'm worrying more and more as I'm sure it feels bigger. Trying too be positive but so scared it's back as feels like de ja vue as 3 years ago I was treated with antibiotics for 18mths before beginning diagnosed 

  • Hi Rach,

    So glad you finally got an appointment!! At least you don't have to wait too long now to get some answers. Good luck with your appointment tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you and hoping you get good news!! 

    Let me know how you get on. I'm sure it will be a long day today waiting, I hope you can stay busy and distract yourself somehow!! And hope you stay strong too.

    I'm not feeling strong myself today, but not because of the breast cancer thing. We're having to get one of our two beloved pet ducks put down tomorrow and it's heartbreaking xx

  • Oh Elsie so sorry too hear about your ducks so heartbreaking I can't imagine how you feel but send you so much love and big hugs.

    Yeah today been a long one although I think this evening is going too be longer. I'm tired but dont want too sleep because then it will be tomorrow. I'm so scared yet keep kicking myself saying dont be silly its just a fatty lump but then start worrying again it's so hard. I think what will be will be and if it's bad I'll just have too kick its *** again although at the moment feel my fight has gone it's a strange feeling. 

    Anyway you I hope you ok and send you everything I can too try ease your pain right now xxxx

  • Hi hun, thank you for your kind words. We said goodbye to Pumpkin today and it was so hard. She went very peacefully and calmly though, with no signs of fear or distress, and that's a comfort at least. But she was such a joy in our lives that we'll miss her deeply. 

    Sorry I missed your message last night and wasn't there to offer you support.

    How did your appointment go? I'm really hoping you had good news! xxx

  • Hiya hun I am so sorry for you loss and can't imagine your pain

    It doesn't matter you missed my message you have alot on your mind right now. Have you heard anymore about appointments or times as I will be there for you ever step of the way i promise xxx

    Appointment went on for 2 hours was scary although done it before so didn't expect it too be so hard...being examined this way then that way,then having ultrasound this way and that way....but the outcome was good news thank God. The lump in my armpit is a large swollen lymph node that the hospital think could be inflamed due too me having the phenomena injection 6 weeks ago. They said it doesnt look cancerous but I must keep an eye on it for the next 2 weeks so still a little worry there just not as much.

     

    I feel totally drained and zapped after that rollercoaster of emotions just glad it is over. 

    I hope we can keep in touch as feel like I know you even though we've never met.

    Lots of love

  • Oh hun I am so glad to hear that it was good news!! I'm so pleased for you. Not surprised you're feeling drained, you had such a difficult time being kept waiting all that time, especially having gone through it before. Bug I'm so relieved for you!!

    Be good to yourself over the next few days and try to treat yourself, you deserve it after all you've been through!

    And yes would be lovely to keep in touch, it's amazing how sharing experiences like this can forge deep bonds. And hearing your good news makes me feel so much more positive xxx

  • Evie you can do this your are positive and inside so strong believe me. I never realised until I had it the first time the inner strength you have inside. 

    You must keep me updated and if you feeling low or worried or just need a chat please please message me...you can add me on Facebook or if you wish your more than welcome too have my email address or mobile number. 

    Lots of love and hugs sent too you via this and lots more positive thoughts for you xxxx

  • That is so kind, thank you I'll send you a friend request and message you with my details.

    I am so happy you had good news today hope you have a lovely relaxing weekend, you really deserve it xxx

  • In the club???? You ok??? PM me on fb or gimme a text or something xxxx