26 years old, appointment Friday at 4... so scared

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Hi… So I haven’t posted but have been reading this board all week.

I am a 26 year old mum of 2. I have a 7 and a 3 year old.

I noticed a lump/ thickening in the side of my left breast about a month ago. I waited to see if it went during the course of a menstrual cycle… Still there.

Went to my GP on Monday. Fully expecting her to say I had lumpy boobs and it was fine…

But she didn’t.

She didn’t say she was OTT worried… But just said… Yes I can feel where you mean… Its very different to the other side.

I have been rushed for an appointment which is tomorrow/today given the time… I have been rushed as my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39… I don’t know what type she had… But it spread and took her life when she was 43…

Since having children… I’ve been petrified of this. But at least I had my mum til I was 16… What if I leave my children so young? I’m only 26!!! This happens to other people right?

I’m so so scared. I tend to over react and panic normally… But when my gp didn’t automatically reassure me… Its made me realise this isn’t me just being paranoid… 

I have no idea what to expect at the hospital… Don’t know what they do… Will they tell me there and then? If they do a biopsy can they tell there and then? After tomorrow do I still have a few weeks wait for someone to give me the all clear or break me?!

I’m sorry. I’m just venting really. I can’t turn my mind off so hoping this will help?

Thanks if anyone read this far! Lol x

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Dear scaredmum, welcome to the BCC forums where you will soon have support from your fellow users

Our helpliners are on hand too with practical and emotional support on 0808 800 6000 and lines open 9-5 'today (weekdays 9-5 and Sat 10-2) so please feel free to call to talk your fears over

You may find the following information to the BCC ‘Worried about breast cancer’ pages helpful where you’ll find a publication called ’ Your breast clinic appointment’ which outlines what you can expect to happen today:

breastcancercare.org.uk/worried?utm_source=Homepage&%3Butm_medium=promo&%3Butm_campaign=worried

Take care
Lucy BCC

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Hi there

 

I can understand your concern and you are doing exactly the right thing. It is fortunate that you have got an appointment st the breast clinic so quickly.

 

No one except the hospital can tell you what is wrong but statistically it is unlikely to be cancer. You will have a mammogram and ultrasound. They may also do a biopsy. It is unlikely that you will get the results there and then. Usually you will have another appointment in a week or so to discuss the tests.

 

Take care.

 

Mary

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Thank you for your replies and I’ll have a look at that link.  Thanks again.

Its the unknown isn’t it… It sounds stupid… But the waiting is terrible. Feels like it goes on forever… Its been 4 days. I really have no right to moan.

Sorry, I know everyone’s been here. I just needed a rant x