I have found a lump in my right breast after 3-4 months of on and off swelling and pain. Just thought it was due to my periods despite it not being around that time exactly. But this morning I also noticed the dimpling that I had ignored as being "cellulite" on that same boob. 
 

I saw my dr last Tuesday and he has refered me for a mammogram but I'm so scared. I'm 30 no kids and I live 200 miles from my nearest family. Feel so lost and adamant I have cancer I feel like I just need confirmation so I can deal with it. 
 

sorry to hear so many others are in the same boat I feel like I can't think straight and I'm easy to start crying I just feel so scared. 

I have found a lump in my right breast after 3-4 months of on and off swelling and pain. Just thought it was due to my periods despite it not being around that time exactly. But this morning I also noticed the dimpling that I had ignored as being "cellulite" on that same boob. 
 

I saw my dr last Tuesday and he has refered me for a mammogram but I'm so scared. I'm 30 no kids and I live 200 miles from my nearest family. Feel so lost and adamant I have cancer I feel like I just need confirmation so I can deal with it. 
 

sorry to hear so many others are in the same boat I feel like I can't think straight and I'm easy to start crying I just feel so scared. 

I feel the same way Panic 1990.

I am going to try and distract myself this weekend with Netflix and a walk as I can't think of anything else otherwise than what is going on in my breast.

I have had cervical and bowel scares before but I feel so much more scared about this for some reason.

take care

Lou

I'm sorry to hear you have had scares in the past I really hope this is nothing but a scare for you again. Good luck trying to distract yourself ive been trying to do similar with work and watching tv. I've told myself if it is cancer I can't change that now and I just have to be prepared. But somehow knowing feels like it will be less scary because I can't start treatment. It's the uncertainty that's bringing me down.

Good luck and take care of yourself and your mind xx

Thinking of you Panic 1990, I have been very tearful too, it is very scary. I hope you get to hear about your appointment soon.  Be kind to yourself and stay in touch x

Hi Panic,

Your title says it all!

A very warm welcome to our forum, although I'm sorry to hear why you've joined us. Still, you are doing the right thing by getting these changes investigated. 

You are perfectly right - fear of the unknown is  very real and you will find that, irrespective of the outcome, it becomes easier to deal with all that is happening once you have a definite diagnosis and start treatment if necessary.

I have had two bouts of breast cancer in the past 11 years and, am still living a busy and fulfilling life.

Please keep in touch and, let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx