The wait is agony

Hello everyone , 

feels weird to be posting this , but I just don't know where to turn. a few weeks back I noticed dimpling on my breast. I made a call for an appointment and had to wait 2 weeks to see my gp. She had a look and a feel and said she could feel a hard mass near the dent. And has referred me to the breast clinic. The clinic phoned 3 hours after my gp appointment and I'm booked in for next week. 
 

I have read the wee leaflet here which is very informative and remained positive for a few days but the longer the wait , the more my mind wanders and overthinks everything. I know that many people are fine and im trying to hold on to that but im scared . Sorry I just needed to offload x

  • Hello s3xytink, 

    You did the right thing to see your GP about this dimpling on your breast and it's good that she has referred you to the breast clinic and that you won't have to wait long to be seen. I am glad that you have found the leaflet here informative and it's normal that your mind wanders as you are waiting for this important appointment. Yes do hold on to the fact that most people who are referred to the breast clinic are fine and it turns out to be nothing of concern. 

    I thought I would also share this link from Breast Cancer Now on what to expect from your breast clinic appointment. 

    While you are waiting try to just take a day at a time and focus on the moment keeping busy and distracted. I know that's easier said than done but it will help you feel less anxious. Resist the temptation to look anything up online as this will make you worry even more. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator