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Im panicking today! I found a lump in October rang GP who told me to wait a couple of weeks to see if it went down as could be hormonal,( im 48)  it didnt so I went to GP 6 Nov. She felt lump said she thought it wasnt anything to worry about but  referred me to one stop clinic for peace of mind.. should be seen In 2 weeks, I had to fight t to get appointment which finally happened in 14 Dec. As I had been triaged by breast consultant and put int he routine slot.   So off I went not concerned at all, only to be told there is a lump measuring just under 2cm armpit is clear.  Had biopsies and a clip attached was told theyre very concerned my head is totally shot through I asked could it be fibroadenoma all they said was were very concerned and to make sure u bring someone with me to my appointment which is on 29 Dec ive been fine all week at work keeping busy but now im at home im thinking about how will I cope not working if I need treatment, what about my little girl if the worst happens, ive just met a lovely man after being single 10 years he won't want me now if im operated in lose my hair etc, oh the stuff going through my head and I lost 5 and a half stone last year (intended) but they were zoning in on my weightloss im freaking out but then keep thinking it will be ok I know no one can give me answers I just wanted to pour out what's in my head as I dont want to worry people x

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    Hello, 

    I can sense your panic in your post. It's easy to say try not to worry until you're in that position. I really hope that you get good news and the worry is all for nothing but even if it's not good news remember  there is such a lot they can do. This is what I keep telling myself, i found a dimple last week after watching the coleen Nolan programme on tv, I went into panic mode and was seen by Gp I explained to her that there was no lump just a dimple and slight delve under my nipple so she examined me and said she could feel a lump. I'm waiting for my appointment and trying not to think about things. There's a few cases of breast cancer on my mams side including my mam and aunty. 
     

    I really do hope you're ok, it's scary and hard to think how you will cope. My husband has gone through surgeries and treatment for a rare type of cancer Over the past couple of years and in the early days I was over whelmed with the thought of not coping financially and living through it. We did and are here still cracking on. It really helps to talk about it and there's lots of support out there should you need it. Xxx


     

     

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    Thank you for replying, I hope you are ok too lovely ...... please keep me informed and I will too fingers crossed for us both

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    Hi hun any news yet? 

    I've had my results today, I have breast cancer i am in a state of shock at the min.  Its small and treatable but have to have mri in next couple of weeks then wide local excision and have a couple of nodes then to check then if all goes to plan 3 weeks of radio therapy then 5 years medication its all a bit overwhelming right now but just wanted to reply as you were so kind trying to reassure me xxx

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