Hi, 

Just read your message and I couldn't not reply. I found a lump too about 6 weeks ago but only went to my GP on Monday. I have also been referred and they've said it will be 4-6 weeks before I get an appointment which seems like an eternity, really wish I had gone sooner now but I thought it may have been hormonal so I waited for a full cycle.

It's completely natural to think the worst, we're all human but there really is nothing you can do until you've had the results. Sorry to hear that your Sister has had to have treatment but it's amazing news that she is now recovering. I'm trying to switch my brain off a bit and focus on other things, easier said than done though I know! I was going to find myself a good book or podcast to listen to every night just to try and stop the endless thoughts and internet research. 

There's no easy way to get through waiting but I just wanted to say you're not alone and I'm thinking of you. I'm sure your Sister would be happy to talk it through with you too.

Take care of yourself x

Thank you for your reply means a lot. It's horrible isn't it I'm a nursing student on placement at the minute and all I keep thinking when I go in is what's the point in me being here when I can't finish the course. I can't get my mind off thinking the worst of stop googling it and convincing myself it's cancer. I look at my little girl and just cry at the thought of her being without me. Don't know how to get through the wait for the appointment! I hope you're doing ok xx 

Hi Honey
I know it's easy to say but try not to overthink things before your appointment at the clinic. I know that's much easier said than done though. 
 

Just because you were referred on the urgent referral pathway it doesn't mean you definitely have cancer. When I went to my GP initially she told me that only 1:8 referrals result in a cancer diagnosis. Many turn out to be other things. Loads of ladies post on here with positive updates every day. 
 

The good thing is that you have done something about it. I know the wait is excruciating - do you have a date for your app yet? 
 

The other thing to know is that even if your lump is cancerous it definitely doesn't mean you'll be leaving your daughter. I get why you worry though. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 weeks ago. The first thing I said to the nurse was 'I don't want to die and leave my kids!' Totally dramatic. And very scared initially. I was petrified. However, the cancer I have is totally treatable. And you have your sister who is also recovering - that's a really positive thing to hold on to.  I'm having an operation next week and then radiation. It's not a journey I'd choose to be on. But it's manageable and I'm hoping will just be a mini blip then I'll be back on course! 
 

That bit said though don't lose sight of the fact that all lumps in boobs are not always cancer. There is a good chance yours may turn out to be all fine. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you. This forum is great too. So many positive people to reach out to

Sarah xx 

Hi and thank you for your reply! 

My appointment is next Friday 2nd of June so I have got a quick appointment considering I only went to the GP this Tuesday just gone. It's still just the wait though I'm really struggling mentally and can't stay off google! I was really hoping once I went to the GP she'd say it was normal. I just can't think of anything else right now it's awful. 
I hope you're ok by the way and managing to stay strong and think positive! 

Hi. 
well I'm feeling a lot more positive this morning. The lump has reduced in size quite a bit! I've been having a bit of pain in my chest like pulled muscle type feeling so I'm hoping with all the exercise I've been doing I've just pulled something and it was fatty tissue from that. I'm still going to attend my appointment to be on the safe side as I can't be 100 percent sure. But I'm now more positive thinking if it was the dreaded C word the lump wouldn't reduce in size but then again I don't know! 

Hi, 

I've just remembered it's the date of your appointment today! Stay positive and I hope all comes back ok and you're not worrying too much. Sending so much love for today xx 

Hi Lace, 

Thank you so much for the message this morning!! Admitedly I worried myself something crazy but the doctor and nurse were both super kind and reassuring and was given the all clear! My bloods also came back 100% fine too. I think it'll always be there in the back of my head but I'm so glad this 5 week nightmare is over!! 

How did your appoitment go?

That's great news! I bet you're so relieved! I got the all clear too they did an ultrasound and said it was just hormonal felt like crying when they told me after weeks of feeling sick with worry being terrified so I'm very thankful it was a good outcome 

Hi,

Sorry to hear your are going through this. The waiting park is always so hard. The urgent referrals I think are just standard practise for people presenting with breast lumps etc. As others have mentioned I think about 1:8 of people referred to the hospital don't have cancer. 
It always feels abit hopeless waiting but trying to do things can make the time go faster. But it's so natural to worry and think the worst. Everyone at the hospitals I'm sure will be lovely and will be able to give you as much information as possible. 
 

Wishing you the very best