Hi Frenchie24

It's very difficult to keep away from google and mostly it's not helpful but I did see some information, I think it was that a GP will see lots of ladies each year with breast concerns but only  1-2 people per year result in a worrying diagnosis. It doesn't stop the worry I know but helped a little bit.

Hoping all goes well for you.

I'm also in the same boat. I have an appointment at the breast clinic on the 10th of August after recently being told that the breast lump isn't smooth and being referred for further testing. The anxiety is quite overwhelming and as for sleep? That's gone out the window! Keeping my fingers crossed for you all! 

Keeping my fingers crossed for you OP. I've my app with a private consultant this afternoon. I simply couldn't handle the waiting game so paid privately. Please keep us posted how your app goes. 

Hi BBB333,

How did you get on? I hope it was a positive outcome.

I will be sure to update once I've had my appointment on Monday :)

Hi 5527l,

Sorry to hear you're in a similar position. Yes, the anxiety is horrible! I've been feeling calmer about it for the last 24 hours, but I know I'll be nervous wreck come Sunday evening/Monday.

Wishing you all the best.

Hi Ellie I do hope your appointment went as well as possible for you. Just reading about your experiences here and was thinking how scary the waiting is. Xx 

Hi Ellie  I've just come across your update after your appointment. I'm so so pleased to hear you had a good outcome. You must be absolutely so relieved. 

I have an appointment in 11 days. I'm 41 and found a breast lump about 2 weeks ago, saw my gp on Friday last week and she referred me to the brest clinic. I'm trying hard to stay positive but I have moments of feeling terrified. Since being at the GPs I have found more lumps. I'm hopeful this is a good sign in that it would point to something other than cancer but until u gave further tests I won't know. 

I'm nervous because my gp didn't offer me any reassurance. She didn't say what she thought it was or that she didn't think it was sinister. Just that it could be fibrodena (not spelt correctly) lipoma or cancer. 

I'm so pleased to hear your good news Ellie xxx

Hi Clara, thanks so much.

Yes I was all clear thankfully and was overwhelmed with relief, because I was convinced it was something sinister. The nurse who referred me had given nothing away either. Just said that she can't see what is beneath the skin, hence why I'd need to be urgently referral. She also said that she'd been in my situation before, waiting for two weeks. Those two weeks of waiting were sheer hell, for both me and my family. It seemed to drag, but also seemed to fly over. I have never, ever been so afraid in all of my life. 

What I was feeling was not a lump, but a 'mass' that measured about 5 to 6cms. It was also a mass that felt quite hard and wasn't moving. It was also in the upper, outer lobe area. I'm also 55, so at that 'high risk' age, but there is no breast cancer in my family either......... But it turns out that it's a 'lipoma', a fatty blob/deposit. Lipomas are more common on the rest of the body, but you can get them in the breasts too.

I know how awful it is to be waiting, how life seems to stand still over that period. I couldn't really focus on anything. I spent most of that two weeks at my daughters home. I'd have gone mad otherwise. I feel like I've been given a second chance at life to be honest and it certainly makes you realise what is important in life and what is not important.

I wish you luck anyway and hope things turn out well for you too. The lady who did my mammogram said that most women will produce a clear scan. 7 in 8 women, will get a clear result.
I will pop in again to see how you got along. xx

Also I want to add that lipomas can measure anything from 2cm to 6cms. They can be small, but also quite big.