I am 50 and found lump 2 weeks ago have my appointment tomorrow. Sooo anxious and worried have tried to keep it together through christmas but now I am struggling
Hi Janeylou. I know how you feel. I'm 51 and received a recall letter on Christmas Eve (great timing) saying an abnormality was found on my first screening mammogram. My clinic appt is 5 Jan and I can think of nothing else at the moment. I'm trying to keep distracted. My teenage daughter and husband saw me open the letter but I haven't told my teenage son or anyone else apart from my best friend. Kind of want to know what is actually the outcome before I worry other people. Will tell my boss (she is lovely) though as need time off work for the appt. My Mum and her mother (so my maternal grandmother) both had breast cancer. My grandmother died years ago from another cancer in the end and my Mum is doing fine, four years on. I had three (one per year) mammograms up to the age of 50 on the familial screening programme (which were all clear)but the last one was nearly two years ago (I'm 52 in February). When I had the recall letter last week I then took a close look at my breasts as I hadn't noticed any lumps (I am a bit rubbish at checking though) and was horrified to see a considerable area of dimpling/puckering under my left inner breast - quite obvious lines and indents when I raise my arms. I have no idea how long they have been there as I don't go around with my arms in the air staring at my boobs Kind of wish I had now though. I can really understand what you are feeling and the waiting is awful as every scenario goes through your head. All I can say to you (and me!) is that most cases referred aren't cancer so let's hold onto that thought!! Good luck for tomorrow. X
Thank you soo much for your reply. I am so sorry you too are also waiting to be seen at the clinic. It really is horrible isnt it just waiting. My mind just will not settle and keep thinking of the worst case .
I am so sorry to hear about your mum and grandmother. Really glad your mum is doing well.
I have only told a couple of people like you I need to know if its anything serious.
It was so lovely to hear from you thank you so much. I will let you know.
Good luck for your appointment I will be thinking of you
yes do let me know how you get on tomorrow. The waiting is awful. It does help "talking" on here as those in a similar position know the range of emotions. First time I have posted. Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Take care x
Hi
Just an update had scan and mamogram both were clear nothing abnormal. The Dr did find another lump not the original one . I have to go back in 4 weeks to make sure it has gone they think it maybe hormonal. Feel so relieved little anxious as I have to go back but scan and mamogram were clear.
Hope everything goes well for you at your appointment.
Thank you again xxx
Hi Janeylou I have been thinking of you today so it is great to hear how you got on. That sounds pretty encouraging to me re the outcome and with them already thinking the other lump is hormonal that sounds much less scary. It's human nature that you won't fully relax until you get that 4 week check but it's a promising start. Fingers crossed for a second all clear!
Thank you I am feeling much better tonight. Let me know how you get on next week. Will be thinking of you. I really thought worst case and had good news and I am sure you will too xxx
