Hi Jemima, 

Sorry to hear you're having a hard time. It's really good that you've already been checked by GP and have a breast clinic appointment in place. You're on the right path for answers. 

I know the waiting is scary, and it's worse when people around you aren't supportive. There's a number you can call on this site, it might be worth doing if you start feeling worse. I hear they give superb support. 

I'll be thinking of you on Tuesday, and I hope all goes well. 

C x

Thank you so much. I am not sure if I have posted in the right area but desperate to speak to people who are going through same situation.

Jiat someone responding to me is brilliant. Can I ask you - if you do not mind - what your situation is ? I completely understand if you do not want to disclose.

Claudia xx

Of course I don't mind. I'm one of the lucky ones. 

I found a lump, near the nipple. Sort of long shape like you describe. The lump wasn't painful, unless I pressed it too much - which I did! The lump also didn't move - it was sort of stuck if that makes sense. I also felt a lightening bolt sort of pain in my nipple every so often. I went to the breast clinic and they did a biopsy, but had said it looks like a fibroadenoma which is a benign lump. They did biopsy to be sure. 

2 weeks later I rang them and they confirmed it was a benign lump. 

I know what the waiting is like though, and I really hope everything goes well. Try to stay away from Google, I found that made the waiting more anxiety inducing! Something like only 1 in 8 women referred to breast clinic are diagnosed with cancer so keep that in your mind. 

I'm glad your appt isn't too far away, less time to worry - fingers crossed for you 

C x

C x 

Thank you- sound similar to mine. I hope it's like yours - fingers crossed xxx Will update on Tuesday.