Awaiting Emergency Referral

I'm 35, no kids and generally healthy apart from mental health problems.

Found a lump in my left breast whilst showering a while ago but thought nothing of it. The past 4 weeks maybe, I've had pain under my armpit and down the side of my breast. The lump which was pea sized now feels a lot bigger and my breast is swollen at the top and side nearest my arm. I have upper back pain particularly shoulder blades and collar bone area and feel exceptionally run down and tired all of the time.

I've been scared but bit the bullet and went to see my GP yesterday. I thought she would say I had a pulled muscle but she could feel exactly what I felt. I am now awaiting an emergency referral to go to hospital for tests. Best case scenario is that it's a cyst but what if its something more serious 

 

My mum had a scare a few years ago in her right breast which turned out to be calcium growth. She is very supportive but has her own health issues so I don't want to burden her with my fears and upset.

 

I thought by joining this group I could get a bit of information about people's experiences and get some advice.

I guess I'm fearing the worst I know but can't help but worry can you? 

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  • Hi, sorry to hear you are going through the waiting and worry. I too am waiting for a 2 week referral, which is now 3 weeks, and have been told it could be a few weeks yet because of covid. I have had 2 other referrals In the past which did come through within 2 weeks, and thankfully were false alarms. 

    I have found watching a good film takes my mind off it for a short while as does knitting and crochet. My worst times are the early hours but otherwise I am quite calm :happy:  

    we wouldn't be human if we didn't worry but try to carry on with your daily routine, it helps for me.

    I have also found telling my husband, son and friends about it has helped too. It kind of clears my mind of it for a while.

    I hope you get seen soon and wish you well.

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  • Hi, sorry to hear you are going through the waiting and worry. I too am waiting for a 2 week referral, which is now 3 weeks, and have been told it could be a few weeks yet because of covid. I have had 2 other referrals In the past which did come through within 2 weeks, and thankfully were false alarms. 

    I have found watching a good film takes my mind off it for a short while as does knitting and crochet. My worst times are the early hours but otherwise I am quite calm :happy:  

    we wouldn't be human if we didn't worry but try to carry on with your daily routine, it helps for me.

    I have also found telling my husband, son and friends about it has helped too. It kind of clears my mind of it for a while.

    I hope you get seen soon and wish you well.

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