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Waiting for a mammogram

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Hi, 

I've been reading through similar posts and can see the out pouring of support on this forum, which is really positive.

I found a lump in my left breast last week. The GP has referred me for a mammogram, so should hear back soon and hopefully be seen within a few weeks.

I'm terrified to say the least. I manage to hold it together in the day but I am struggling when I go to bed. I lie there thinking of all the scenarios good and bad, but mostly bad. I can't even think about my children and husband without completely losing it. I'm trying to work out what type of person I need to be to handle this, as I hate not being in control. 

Sorry for sounding dramatic.....

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    Waiting for appoinment at breast clinic. Had breast pain which subsided after 48 hours. Am looking after husband who is a cancer sufferer. Cant hold it together and googled so am afraid I may have breast inflammatory cancer.  Feeling very low and depressed and want to scream. I am an older person but am still afraid. even thinking about euthanasia. HELP!! digley

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    Hi the worries are the worst you'll be fine try not to overthink it's hard but try to stay positive and focused and most of all be kind to yourself pamper yourself as my doctor told me "it helps " take time out and rest drink water the things that got me over my worst days was doing yoga it  gave me head space and time to think clearly take a long walk and love yourself .

    breast cancer is treatable in modern times doeable 

    I was diagnosed with IDC September 2019 I had no symptoms was found on a routine mammogram I had my treatment and hey I'm fine now and I did a hell of a lot of worrying my anxiety was through the roof but I kept going when I thought I couldn't you just get stronger by the day anyway that's my story  your lump might be nothing serious it could be a cyst which are common so think positive and take care .

    regards marie .

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    hi digley how are you? sorry about your husband it's hard enough being a carer without your own worries ..how did you get on at the gp ? (i am waiting for a mammogram after finding a lump. and worried sick about inflammatory bc ..it's the waiting game again as I had bc in 2010? hope you have been seen and everything is OK ..xxx

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    Hi I'm exactly the same,found a lump and being referred I had a phone call yesterday with a date for the appointment which isn't until the 25th.I don't know how long I can just go over and over this is my mind until then,I've always been positive in all aspects of my life now I find myself just thinking the worse all the time.I try to tell myself it might not be the dreaded c word but My mind wanders off again.I haven't told anyone because I don't want to aburden anyone and give them unnecessary worry.I feel silly the fact I'm worrying this much about something that might not be,I feel lonely and soo scared.

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    Hi Sitherapy, Digley, Gem and Taffy,

    Waiting to be seen at the breast clinic is always a stressful time, as is waiting for the results of any tests. We always advise people to steer clear of consulting ‘Dr Google’ at this stage, as much of the information is poorly researched, out of date or incorrect and is aimed at the more spectacular cases. This only serves to scare us further and serves no useful purpose.

    At this point our minds tend to play tricks, as our emotions are all over the place. We tend to look at the worst case scenario which fortunately, seldom happens. Some of you probably have a diagnosis by now, whilst others are still waiting. Try to remind yourselves that ‘it isn’t cancer until you’re told that it is.’ It is a known fact that not all lumps are cancerous - only 1 person in every 8 who attend the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis. Others will have benign cysts or Fibroadenoma.

    Even if some of you do get a cancer diagnosis, this is not the end of the world. This is one of the most treatable forms of cancer nowadays. I myself have had 2 bouts in the past 12 years and am testament to this. I still lead a busy and fulfilled life and have been fortunate enough to see my children leave school, graduate from university, find gainful employment, marry and have a family of their own. I sincerely hope that you can all do the same.

    Sitherapy is quite right about the output of support to be had from this forum and,I would remind you all that we are here for you. Please keep in touch and let us know how you all get on.

    Here’s hoping for good news!

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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