Waiting.....

Hi, I'm new here.... I found a lump on my right breast last week and immediately saw my Dr. She has referred me and described the lump as 'the size of a walnut'. It doesn't hurt at all which worries me too!!! 
The wait seems endless and I've convinced myself it will be bad news! I have immediate family history of breast cancer. 
Any words of advice to stop me going crazy while waiting for my appointment will be greatly received! 
thx 

  • Hi

    I'm in similar position, urgent referral for a breast lump 5th oct but live in Scotland and current wait time is approx 4-5 weeks.  Waiting for anything drives me crazy, this is especially hard, stress is magnified by the uncertainty around covid as well.   I'm trying to do positive practical things, made a list of all the things in house that need fixing, even little things like the cupboard door that squeaks but i have never got round to fixing, so currently working my way through that.  I'm fairly fit and healthy otherwise but researching diet and exercise specifically for cancer survival  and making tweaks to my life so that just in case this is cancer i'm in the best health possible to fight it if need treatment.  Everything i'm doing is to keep me busy and will make improvements in my life and home whether this turns out to be cancer or not.  I've found my emotions are very up and down, 1 day i'm thinking it will be fine as 80% of lumps turn out to be non cancerous but next day i'm picking music for my funeral. Think this seems to be common reaction though.