Found breast lump

Hi, 

I don't know why I'm posting on here but I'm just so terrified. About a week ago or so I found a large lump in my right breast at the top. Tried to tell myself it was just an injury from just starting using weights for exercise. I went to the GP on Thursday who put in an urgent referral to the breast clinic! I have a week to wait for my appointment now and I literally can't function. I'm crying constantly. I have a 3 year old daughter who I'm a single mum to all I keep thinking is I can't leave her I just can't but all I can think of is that's it I've got cancer and I'm leaving her when she needs me and won't understand where I've gone. This is horrible my sister has just recovered from breast cancer so that's made me think I've definitely got it. 
 

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  • 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, 

    I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through right now! I have an appoitment at the breast clinic on the 9th so please keep us updated with what is going on or feel free to reach out a message me. May be good for both of us to have some support at a similar time :happy:

  • 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 

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  • 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