Hi 

First post, sorry it's a bit long!

Bit of context, I'm 29 and found a pretty large lump last weekend, its above my right nipple and feels long and a bit bobbly on the surface of it but feels solid in itself (if that makes sense?!) and fairly deep. I called the GP and was asked to come in that afternoon (Monday 10th) for her to check it out. I got the distinct impression she wasn't concerned, right up until she was examining my right breast and said she could feel the lump I'd mentioned, and after checking my armpit she said she was going to be making an urgent referral to the Breast Clinic under the suspected cancer pathway. I was still laying down and topless so caught me a bit off guard! When I was dressed she gave me a brief explanation of what the pathway was and what the Breast Clinic referral would involve. I thought GP's were notoriously ambiguous at this stage as it can be difficult to tell a fibroadenoma from cancer from a cyst - but she didn't mention any of the other options for what it could be.

I've got the Breast Clinic appointment tomorrow afternoon, and have been trying to keep a level head about it, it's not cancer until you're told it's cancer and all that. I wanted to ask you lovely lot if you wouldn't mind sharing:

1) How do you keep things ticking over and keep sane when there are weeks or months between appointments? I have two kids under 5, but have been so forgetful and distracted and it's only been a week ‍♀️

2) what questions are helpful to ask once you've had the ultrasound/mammogram (maybe biopsy)? Are they likely to give an indication during or after the tests or are they likely to remain tight lipped until biopsy/tests come back? I'll be going to the appointment on my own as partner can't get time off work.. (not sure if he would be allowed in anyway with Covid but doesn't feel like he tried very hard at getting time off... but that's another story!)

Will post an update after the Clinic appointment, but any advice for the appointment (or what to take with me) would be really appreciated!

TIA