Nearly a week into 2ww for breast lump

Hi all,

I found a lump nearly a week ago on my right side of right breast. To me it feels quite large, bumpy and hard. GP seen me on the same day and instantly said she was putting me on the 2ww at the breast clinic after an examination. 
I am terrified. I check regularly and noticed the side was larger than normal but put it off (stupid I know). 
I still haven't heard anything regarding my appointment and I am going out of my mind. I'm already planning on how to explain to my children (10 & 6) that I'm poorly. I know likelihood is that it will be okay but it doesn't stop the worry. 
Can anyone help calm my fears or anyone in the same boat? 
 

Thanks 

  • Hello, I’m currently going through this with my mum, she went to the doctors for a lump and they found one under her armpit near her breast, we are so close and she suffers from some learning difficulties that I share such a fear with her for what could happen. I’m 24 and she’s 48 but I just don’t think it’ll ever be simply easy to deal with. My mums 2 week wait for her appointment is over tomorrow and I’m going to be completely honest with you it’s been the worst wait of our lives, there’s been tears, what ifs, good thoughts, everything you could name that now it’s tomorrow we’re fearful but also relieved that it’s finally here. Anyone in my family personally have never had to go through this before, which we are so thankful for, but we are also very in the dark about what will or may happen! I did the worst thing and googled it and I suggest no matter how tempted you are DONT do that!! It set worse fears in me then I had to begin with. Please don’t feel like feeling this way is wrong, it’s normal and if I feel this worried for my mum I can’t begin to think how worrying it is for you going through it.
  • Thank you for replying. 
    I am so sorry to hear your mum is going through this. It's so scary and I'm trying to think positive but it's difficult. 
    Google is everyone's worst enemy when it comes to illnesses! I just want a date for my appointment now at least so I know when I will hopefully know what I am dealing with. 
    I am ready for a fight if needed and I am sending positivity to you and your mum. It sounds like you've got her back and she's lucky to have you there!