Day one - found lump, referred to breast clinic

This morning has been a roller coaster. Couple of days ago I found a lump.... was it real  ? Maybe not...maybe it wont be there tomorrow ( monday) crack on..keep your mind occupied..dont think about it. Monday...still there.... and now looking in the mirror theres a crease in the skin...ish... This isnt going to go away is it...  Tuesday...... right Stop being a coward..it might not be the big C.... but do you honestly think a) it's going to go away on it's own? b) you can carry on knowing it's there? ...

Wednesday: 9am emailed the surgery on their askmygp app.

Typed in " I've found a lump in my breast " ..cue tears...

Couple of hours pass while I try and concentrate on nothing much.

Call from clinician at the surgery..lots of questions about where it is, how big it is, does it move, is it attached, any redness, any discharge. 

Referred to breast clinic. Usually two weeks but because of COVID...they are a bit behind ..could be 3 weeks.... . Be prepared they will probably do an ultra sound scan and a biopsy there and then. 

Im not concerned about what they do ...liar... but the

.sooner the better. I just need to know what this is!! And hope it isnt what I think it is. No family history of BC..... everything crossed.

  • Had phone call from consultant all clear!! I'm so relieved!!

     

    I'm still going to be here to offer support though ladies, even if I'm not personally taking the journey with you but in spirit I will

     

    So I have a couple of hours at home now before I go back to work. Enjoy a nice relaxing cuppa and reflect xxxxx

  • Hey.... thats great news. So pleased for you.

     

    Stick around Traciej your positivity is going to be needed next few days.

     

    #allinittogether xxxx

  • Hi

    Slept like a log...until 5am. Blasted toe is still so sore. Think that's what's dragging me down a bit. Hobbling around trying to get things done isnt how I'd planned it.

    So...... after more tears this morning....we are in a f!@$ it day. If it gets done ? Great. If it doesnt....F!@$ it . It can wait.

    Think it threw me yesterday with the " in our care for 5 years" that's a long time. Hadnt thought much beyond surgery and results. So on a positive note....they're obviously expecting me to be around for a while. 

     

    #allinittogether xxxx

  • Hello ladies, 

    Just wanted to pop back on and thank you so much for your support... I've had my mammogram and sonogram and lump has been confirmed as a deep tissue bruising with fatty necrosis! ( a bad bruise which the gp ruled out!)

     

    Still the consultant and staff were lovely and it was all done and dusted in half an hour!  The consultant explained a deep tissue bruise in the breast will cause this but so can a type of cancer so it was important to be checked so I definitely did the right thing and to view it as a positive as now I have clear mammogram on file for future reference lol  if lump hasn't started to 'fade' in 6 - 8 weeks I can call back to have it checked again if needed but he is very confident it will be going by then, the relief is enormous! All caused by a bang on the boob I can't remember!!!

     

    I asked about the bumps up undery arm and it was likely high levels of stress has my glands swelling slightly and as I went looking I found them... These are also back to normal 

     

    Sending love and hugs to you all xx if its OK with you I will keep an eye on here to see how you are getting on xx 

  • Thanks whatsnext, I would like to know how your all getting on I guess they will be monitoring you over the 5 years, once treatment is finished. Im assuming it will be every Yr or so, so although it seems a hell of a long time, I doubt they will discharge you until they're sure there is no more treatment needed.

     

    Buzymomma, that's fantastic news! Great stuff! It is such a relief, we've gone through all sorts of scenarios and feelings and thoughts, it's really been a roller-coaster! Thankfully we can now get off that ride. Sadly not everyone can....... Yet. But they will, I'm sure of it xxxxx

  • Traciej and buzymamma sp pleased for you both!! What wonderful news ️ Whatnext glad you got some sleep big cuddles for your tears! always let them flow warrior! I'm with you on the f**k it day!! So f**k it if you or don't get things done today is your day to choose to do what you want and enjoy it as much as you can ️I went doing my shopping n I also thought f**k it to doing a big shop to many people and head was all over to think about what we will be eating this week so just got a few bits for Christmas (pjs and gift sets) and stuff to cook for our bonfire night tonight and I'll go do the big shop when I do myself a list as think that will help me. It must of been a shock like you say about the 5 years with them but let's see it as you are going to be supported and treated and will get through this not alone!! Xxx 

  • I actually phoned the breast clinic again on tuesday and was told i would just have to wait to get an appointment even though i have been waiting almost 9 months..

     

    today as i was scrolling through facebook a welsh mp posted about hospital waiting times and if anyone was affected to message hin. i sent him an Email and he replied within 15 minutes. hes taking my case straight to the health minister! so i should hopefully hear something soon!

     

    im so glad your results were ok tracie. and whatnext64 everyone deserves to have a f*** it day.... im having a f*** it week lol

  • Bethan98 this is absolutely shocking you've been left like this!! Have you told your GP as surely they can get in touch with the breast clinic on your behalf I'm so sorry your going through this and I really do hope they get you in ASAP and pray this is nothing more than cyst sending cuddles and positive energy your way ️

  • hi lisa. I have phoned the doctors but was just told i would need to phone the breast clinic. which i have done about 20 times over the last few months and got nowhere. hopefully now its going to the health minister i might actually get an appointment! 

  • I really hope so but please ring back your Gp and tell them again they have a duty of care to you also maybe speak to a nurse on here as they maybe able to help this is unacceptable and you must be going out of your mind!  Always here if you need a chat hun this is such a rollercoaster of emotions and I'm honestly thankful I've come on here as not told anyone apart from bf so at least I can speak to people going through the same and feel not alone in this anxious time xx