Big hard breast lump, sick with worry

Hey everyone 

I guess I am posting in here as I feel in limbo.  I found a large olive sized painless lump in my left breast.  It feels a little mobile but can't stop thinking about the size of it and how hard it feels.

Saw my doctor today who put me through the 2w urgent referral... (they didn't say much during the appt, which doesn't give me much hope) and am hoping an appt comes through quickly as I feel so unwell with anxiety, I don't know how long I can feel like this for (can't eat, can't sleep... you know the usual severe anxiety symptoms!).
 

I suppose I just wanted to write this down in the hope that someone comes and gives me a pep talk and tells me to pull myself together or to share some positive stories whilst I, and I'm sure many others, endure the agonising wait to see if it's good news or not.  As I've already diagnosed myself and am scared. 

  • Hello Worried9211 and welcome to the forum.

    Finding a lump and being referred to a breast clinic can be a scary time but I'm glad you've joined us as many of our members have been on this journey so will understand what you're going through at the moment and will hopefully be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    In the meantime, I hope this information we have about urgent referrals and this handy guide on what may happen at your appointment will help ease your mind whilst you wait.

    Fingers crossed that appointment date comes through soon and everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi, 

    Sorry you're feeling that way and hope your appointment comes through soon. It is an incredibly scary wait. Try and keep busy and distracted with other things whilst you wait. It helps

    I know you seen my post and I just replied to you on there. I hope my positive outcome helps to reassure you a little x