Waiting for breast clinic appointment

Hi. Ive spoken to my doctor today about my breast problems. Its hard and has a dent at the bottom. My doctor said she would send me for a breast clinic appointment straightaway instead of seeing her first. I feel slightly better now i've taken the first step. I am worrying about a lot of other things too. Results, going to the hospital alone. I've had an ultrasound and biopsy done on my other breast 2 years ago, so im ok about them, but am nervous about other tests. 

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  • Hi Amy, 

     

    I am also in the same boat as you. I'm waiting on a breast clinic appointment too and I'm very nervous about what to expect. I'm only 22 so I've never had any of these tests before, let alone when to a clinic on my own without my mum. My biggest fear is getting bad news and being on my own for it. 
     

    I hope you don't have a long wait for your appointment and get good news x 

  • Hi. Im really sorry you're going though the same too. Its so scary and the covid19 makes it more difficult. Last time i went to the clinic and results, my mum was with me. I dread being alone this time. But honestly, the ultrasound is easy and i didn't feel a thing with the biopsy. Im more nervous this time around because its not a lump, my breast feels and looks different. Thank you for your reply. I really hope you get good news too

  • Hi. Im sorry you're in the same situation. I went to the clinic 2 years ago with a lump in my other breast. It turned out to be a fibrodema (sorry i can't spell it!). It was beniegn. They say most lumps are non cancerous so hopefuly yours will be the same. Like i said before, im always around for a chat. 

  • How's everything going everyone? My apt is on Wednesday and I'm sick to my stomach, haven't slept in days. I cant wait but I can wait if you know what I mean.

     

    How's everyone feeling? 

  • Hi. I feel quite numb today. I had a mini meltdown the other day too! I keep going over the 'what ifs?', my family tell me not to but i can't stop myself. Yeah, im feeling ill too, my life doesn't feel normal now. I know what you mean about the appointment, part of me needs to get it out of the way but at the same time i really don't want to know. I really hope things go well for you on wednesday and puts your mind at ease

  • My mum keeps telling me not to over think it but how can you not? Don't you think it's a little bit like torture? I am no longer worried about having BC, it's the spread that worries me.

    Your apt is Thursday? 

  • Hey ladies, I've got my fingers crossed for you both this week. I really hope everything goes well. I still haven't got my appointment yet, the wait is absolutely torture, it will be 2 weeks on Wednesday since I've been referred but I'm in Scotland and after a bit of research, we don't have a 2 week wait time frame so I have no idea when I'll receive my appointment. Phoning Wednesday for some clarification. 
     

    I totally understand your meltdowns, last weekend was one of my worse days/nights yet. I could not stop crying, telling my mum and boyfriend that I don't want to die, I know that it's BC isn't it obvious and wouldn't take on any positive comments at all. Feeling a bit better this week but I think that's just because I've been busy with work. 

    You'll both be in my thoughts this week! Xx
     

  • Yeah thursday, 9:20. Its defenitly torture, i feel so ill with worry. And i worry about it spreading too. I think ive accepted its likely breast cancer now, but if its treatable. I really don't know how i'll cope if its not. Another worry of mine now, is that it could be inflammatory breast cancer, but will have to wait and see. 

     

    Kaympee

     

    I would phone the clinic, thats what i did and they were able to tell me when my appointment is. 

     

     

    Thinking of you both. I'll let you know how i get on

  • Definitely chase the appointment up. 

     

    My appointment is at 14.45 tomorrow so I'm thinking tomorrow isn't going to be a good day. My stomach is just twisted and it feels like I have crushing weight on me.

     

    I'm struggling with the normal stuff at the mo, I can't focus on anything else and everyone around me is noticing. 

    If I'm this bad now, I don't know how I'm going to be when they tell me what there suspicions are tomorrow. 

  • Melting down tonight, dreading tomorrow. I wish this wasn't happening.

  • Awww, i know the feeling. Just take it 1 step at a time. And do breathing exercises, i find they calm me down a bit. Here if you need to chat

  • Well today's the day and all I can imagine is being handed a death sentence. I really don't know how I will begin to explain to my children and Im pretty sure this worrying is not helping my pregnancy. Scared stiff is an appropriate phrase. Got to wait till this afternoon, have nothing positive left, was hoping the lump would just disappear haha.

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  • Well today's the day and all I can imagine is being handed a death sentence. I really don't know how I will begin to explain to my children and Im pretty sure this worrying is not helping my pregnancy. Scared stiff is an appropriate phrase. Got to wait till this afternoon, have nothing positive left, was hoping the lump would just disappear haha.

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  • Good luck today. I'm praying everything is positive for you. Try remember not all lumps are cancers and many people of here have had positive outcomes after finding a lump. I know how hard it is to remain positive, I'm the biggest negative nelly about!

     

    Deep breaths, you've got this, you are made of strong stuff!! X 

  • I really appreciate it, just wondering whether it is appropriate top faint when entering the hospital as I feel very light headed.

    I cannot believe how much I am dreading this. I think going through life thinking these things happen to other people... Bad bad idea. 

  • Hello Ladies. 

     

    Had my clinic appointment today. Lump turned out to be one of the milk ducts that was just thicker than the other. 

     

    Relifd is an understatement. Please let me know how you get on

     Xx

  • Really pleased for you! At least thats a big weight off your shoulders. Now my turn to panic like mad from now til tomorrow lol. Ive got to face it no matter what

  • It's going to be okay and listen even if you don't get the result that we hope, which fingers crossed that you will then you are in the best place to be. Chances are everything will be okay and you have a morning appointment so can get it out the way early. 

     

    If you have any worries at all, I'm always here to talk to. Seriously I know about the panic, I was waiting for my ultrasound which the doctor said I didn't need but I insisted upon and I thought I was going to have a heart attack.

     

    You are going to be OK. Xx