Scared about breast appointment

I can't stop worrying about my appointment next Monday. I have two lumps in my left breast and I did have a localised pain + an ache when I took my bra off. This seems to have disappeared since I had my most recent period. I also get infrequent & intermittent pains under my breast in my rib area and also up the side. I had an ultrasound on the same breast last year, which came up clear. I just feel like I have more "symptoms" this time. I've also got exciting things lined up from September and can't help but think something horrible is going to get in the way of me doing those things ️ I'm just super anxious and wanted to get it off my chest.

  • Hi Ellie56,

    I'm so pleased for you that your scan went well. I really hope to be in the same boat come Monday. I'm so nervous and just want it over and done with! Take care :)

  • Hi Frenchie24

    I really hope your appointment tomorrow goes well and you have the best outcome. I've no idea how you feel now your appointment is so near. What a difficult time it is waiting. 

    Clara xx 

     

  • Hi ClaraG 

    Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am feeling very nervous, but weirdly not as much as a few days ago. I think because I haven't got much longer to wait, there is less anticipation. I know I will be very shaky come tomorrow. I will be sure to update on here once it's done xx

  • Hi Frenchie24

    I do hope you'll manage OK with your nerves and be able to get some sleep and rest tonight. It's good to hear you're not feeling quite as nervous as you had previously right now. Be kind to yourself tonight and yes please do let me know how you get on. 

    Best Wishes x Clara

  • Hi Frenchie24

    How did you get on at your appointment? 

    I'm hoping it was a good outcome for you. 

    Clara x

  • i am the same the wait part is stressing me out i have until thursday to get biopsy results but gp told me last week after mamamogram and ultrasound the found a 3cm lump as says going by there finding the biopsy willconfirm there thought of cancer  and mrs is ma next step :(

  • Hi Clara,

    So sorry for the delayed response. My appointment went well, thank goodness! I had a physical examination to start, and the doctor said my left breast is lumpier than my right, but it felt normal to her. She did circle the two lumps I could feel for the person doing my scan. Then I had an ultrasound which confirmed it is normal breast tissue. Both doctors said that it can be common for a lot of people to have one soft breast and one lumpier breast.

    Thank you so much for checking in and I wish you all the best. Please do update us on how you get on.

    Xx

  • Hi Frenchie24 

    I'm so pleased to hear your appointment has gone so well and you have this confirmed reassurance that all is well with your breasts. I can only imagine how much of a relief this must be for you and those close to you who were also going through the agonising wait for yoir appointment. 

    Thank you for updating here how you got on abd also what happened at your appointment. So happy for you!! 

    My appointment is on Monday abd I will let you know how I get on. My friend has stomach cancer which is untreatable, my cousin has bowel cancer spread to his liver and we just lost my father in law very recently to cancer and it was a difficult time as he declined so when I went to the doctor with my lump & lumpy breasts I expected to be told its nothing to worry about etc just a cyst ... so it really sent me into a spin receiving this referral with everything that's already going on around me. 

    I appreciate your good wishes Frenchie24 

    Take care 

    Clara x 

  • Hi Ellie56

    Thanks for your reply and your good wishes for me, that's much appreciated. I'm so glad you had your daughter to help distract you as I totally understand how difficult the 2 week plus wait is for the referral. You just do whatever you have to to make it through. I'm delighted for you that you are now in such a good place , feeling you have another shot at life! I hope you've been able to relax abd catch up on your sleep now!!! 

    Thanks again for sharing your experiences and updating how you got on Ellie56 , it does offer some hope and reassurance. 

    Tahe care 

    Clara x

  • Thank you so much. It is definitely a huge relief and I feel so very lucky. My dad (who lives in France) has terminal cancer which is now spreading rather quickly. He let out a huge sigh of relief when I told him. Makes you realise how much of a hard time it is for your loved ones too.

    I'm so sorry to hear you've got close family and friends going through it, and that you've suffered loss - it's so unfair and really hard to comprehend why these things happen; especially when it seems relentless. I'm not surprised that it sent you into a spin, with everything that's happened already. I truly hope that you have a similar experience to me and just happen to have lumpier normal tissue.

    Best wishes xx