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I had a GP appointment for breast pain this morning and they found a lump. It was unexpected but they reassured me that it feels like a cyst and considering my age (21) it probably is. I'm being referred within 2 weeks just to confirm. 
 

Although I know it's very likely a cyst, I can't help but wonder the worst. I have health anxiety anyway so this is a bit of a nightmare! 
 

I've been trying to process my emotions rather than just distract myself but I keep *feeling* it in my breast. I know it's probably some placebo but it just feels heavier now I know that it's there. It's reached a point where I don't think I can take a shower tonight because I would get incredibly stressed and anxious possibly feeling it (despite not noticing it before).
 

Does anyone have any advice for this? Feels like I'm losing it and all I want is a shower!!

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  • Hello Holly and welcome to the forum.

    I think many of our members have gone through this when waiting for their referrals so I'm sure some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice but if you can, do try and stop touching it if you can. I know that is much easier said then done but if you fixate on it it'll make your fears and worries worse. Plus that area of your breast may become rather sore.

    If you feel your worries and anxieties are getting a bit unmanageable, it may be worth getting in touch with your doctor but I hope these tips will help keep your anxiety at bay in the meantime.

    If you'd like to find out more about your referral just click here.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello Holly and welcome to the forum.

    I think many of our members have gone through this when waiting for their referrals so I'm sure some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice but if you can, do try and stop touching it if you can. I know that is much easier said then done but if you fixate on it it'll make your fears and worries worse. Plus that area of your breast may become rather sore.

    If you feel your worries and anxieties are getting a bit unmanageable, it may be worth getting in touch with your doctor but I hope these tips will help keep your anxiety at bay in the meantime.

    If you'd like to find out more about your referral just click here.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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