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Breast clinic again tomorrow! Anxious!

story78
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Hello!

So the title of my post says it all really!

I'm at the breast clinic -again - tomorrow! It will actually be my 4th or 5th time in about 6 years. My right boob is like it is full of a bag of marbles - I have a fibrodenoma and multiple cysts that have been found over the years. The left boob is totally normal.

 

Anyway the right boob has recently been more tender and at times, a certain area of it feels "thicker" if that makes sense (although today feels normal again) The GP wasn't overly concerned as such although she could feel the thickening - she suspects i am menopausal and thats the cause. However, she says she refers all her patients with breast changes to the breast clinic just to be safe!

Anyway, today i'm a mess. I feel really anxious and convinced this is "it" - and i'm going to die! Bizarrely i have had cancer before. Cervical and had a successful treatment plan and 7 years on I am fit and healthy. Why then am I feeling so hysterical about tomorrow's appointment?

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    Hi Story78,

    Most of us get more up tight as the time for our clinic appointment approaches. I am not a doctor, but suspect that the thickening you feel may just be further fibrous changes. It is good that your GP wasn't overly concerned, but is just making sure. Many people have naturally lumpy breasts.

    It is a fact that only 1 person in every 8 referred to the breast clinic will receive a cancer diagnosis, so here's hoping that you get good news.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    I've had lots of breast surgery over the years then a Breast  reduction to try to remove the milk ducts or as many as possible, l have breast exctasia, dilated ducts that keeps getting infected and painful. I now have an open appointment at breast clinic. Or my dr refers me each time l see her with discomfort/lumps . I understand the feeling that you are getting there's always the thought that they could find a problem this time. they take great pains to say that l should return when lm worried as each examination is just a snap shot on that day. I've been twice this year, on a happier note the mammogram is getting less painful they have developed a new machine. I hope you have good results take care and try to relax x

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    Thanks for replying! I know you are right. If someone else had written my post, i would give the exact advice you have given. Its just not so easy to apply to myself. I have become extremely anxious over recent months about everything, overthinking and low mood....so this has just added to my stress. I will be sure to update tomorrow. Thank you x

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    Oh my! You have hit the nail on the head with this comment "I understand the feeling that you are getting there's always the thought that they could find a problem this time." This is EXACTLY how i feel. I know the drill now for the clinic. I know what to expect. What tests they will do. I have even seen the same consultant the past two times!
     

    Up until today i was fine. Then this morning I thought "what if it's different this time?". Been stressing constantly ever since! Thanks so much for your message. I feel like a total crank x

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    Don't feel a crank we are allowed to have worries the same as a first time clinic patient fortunately l have found the staff to be understanding and helpful the surgeon l saw in September was really nice and said don't forget you still have an open appointment, we are the people that can reassure you if needed. I hope you have the same reassurance 

    susie

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    Just back from clinic after a physical exam, mammogram and ultrasound. Thankfully just more cysts so I finally feel like i can breathe.

    They did say to come back anytime if I notice any more changes and that i did the right thing getting checked x

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    Phew that's a relief lm sure you are feeling better today. We can't help getting anxious at least they have reassured you and given you an open appointment if you need to see them again. The appointments take about six weeks as you get the next available. 

    takecare and have a great Christmas 

    susie

     

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