Waiting for clinic appointment tomorrow

Hi all, 

I have my breast clinic appointment tomorrow after finding a pea sized hard lump on the side of my left breast. The doctor i saw didnt actually feel this lump but did find another one about 2cm long in the shape of a pebble! After lots of googling I now think that what I found is a hard lymph node which, in my mind, means that the cancer has spread! I sound crazy i know....from feeling ok one minute to planning my funeral, having meltdowns and feeling distraught that ill be leaving behind my husband and 7 year old girl!! 

  • You're absolutely not alone. I've also got my breast clinic appointment tomorrow after finding a pea sized lump and I've genuinely made myself ill thinking of every possibility, I've never been more stressed in my life, google is certainly not our friend!! I truly hope everything goes well for you tomorrow and try to stay calm tonight (easier said than done, believe me I know!!) 

  • Hi there, thanks for the post! 

    Its surreal isn't it! I've just spend the past hour looking for a decent chemo wig! I guess its my way of trying to gain an ounce of control over something that is completely out of my control!! Google is terrible...I work for the NHS as well and constantly tell patients to keep away from the Internet.. and look what I'm doing ha. Think I've read every breast cancer story there is. How are you managing? There are no words are there. Fingers crossed for your appt also xx

  • I went for my clinic appointment and biopsy today after feeling scared to death about all sorts of cancer scenarios in my head.  The thing is you have to realise that something is being done and everyone in a breast clinic is helpful and knowledgeable. If it is something major or not, you are moving towards a solution so take a big breath and keep calm. Xx Good luck with your appointment. 

  • How did the biopsy go ,Are you feeling sore? Hope it wasn't too bad. Did you get a new app for your results or do they call you? Sorry for all the questions   hope you get a positive outcome xx

  • I'm the same, every ache and pain I feel I'm convincing myself it's something scary and then googling it which has led me to believe I've got all sorts now! Ever since I got my appointment letter I've been horrendously stressed, I just keep imagining the worst and thinking of my wee boy. I think my husband is a bit fed up of hearing me ramble on x

  • I know exactly how you feel. Its manageable until you start thinking about your children and then its horrendous!! A very slow torture running through all scenarios then going down the rabbit hole of how your child will cope without a mum...gosh, that's the worst thought and I have to quickly come out of that line of thinking!! What will be will be and like everything, just have to crack on with it. Roll on tomorrow and hopefully some answers (although I'm guessing it'll be another wait with a biopsy). What time is your appointment? Xx

  • Hopefully we'll find out as soon as possible, you sound a lot like me in the fact that I don't think I can manage another wait!! My appointment is at 11:50. When's yours? Let me know how you get on xx 

  • Mines at 10.30. Good luck! Let me know as well. There will be a lot of fingers and toes crossed tomorrow morning! Hope you have a decent nights sleep tonight Xx

  • The biopsy was ok. It's not normal to have a squashed flat breast so a bit uncomfortable and sore this evening.  Results will be rang through next Tuesday but I found out so much information from staff at the clinic that I feel better organised to deal with things. It really is the not knowing that is difficult  x 

  • Ibuprofen for you before bed then! I bet you're glad today is over with but frustrating that its another wait for you. At least you're a step closer to knowing and dealing with it xx