Hi Luease,

A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your symptoms. Waiting for an appointment to be seen at the breast clinic is always a worrying time. Try not to freak out, as not all lumps are cancerous. Some are benign cysts or fibroadenoma. It is normal to get an 'urgent' referral to the breast clinic - this usually means that you should be seen within 2 weeks, although some appointments are taking slightly longer due to the current pandemic.

Do you have someone who you can confide in and speak to openly about this?  This can be a great hellp. Whatever you do, try to avoid condsulting 'Dr Google,' as this will only add to your worries for no good reason.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you. I'm trying to stay positive. It seems to have put nd into some awful limbo currently and it's as if time has stood still. i need to keep it togther especially at work. 

Thank you. I'm trying to stay positive. It seems to have put nd into some awful limbo currently and it's as if time has stood still. i need to keep it togther especially at work. 

Hi Luease,

The way you're feeling is perfectly normal. We nearly all feel very tearful and our emotions are all over the place. Try to keep yourself busy to help pass the time. Do you have any hobbies or interest that might help with this?

It is also worth remembering that only 1 person in every 8 referred to the breast clinic will receive a cancer diagnosis.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Just an update. 
I had my clinic appoinment last night and have been given the all clear. The doctor was baffled as to why my GP had stated that she had found two lumps when in fact there are none. I was given a mammogram to be sure and both breasts are clear and healthy. I'd been sick with worry all week and a tad annoyed at my gp's diagnosis and unnecessary distress it caused. 
Thank you for your kind words and support. 

Hi Luease,

Thank you for the update. This is absolutely fantastic news. I'm truly delighted for you. 

I know that you have had an anxious time, but don't be too annoyed with your GP. She didn't have the benefit of a mammogram and, it is better that she sent you to the clinic to make sure, rather than not referring you at all.

I imagine that you feel mightily relieved tonight. Have a great, stress free weekend.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx