Appointment Friday

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Hi,

I have been referred to the breast clinic as I found a lump in my left breast. I am 35 my mum died of breast cancer Ageed 48 and her mum died at 48 of breast cancer. My mum had her first diagnosis at 42. I am currently awaiting my appointment with my surgeon for a double mascectomy and reconstruction due to family history. The lump I found is near the nipple and an odd shape. It doesn’t hurt unless it is messed with and then it’s uncomfortable. On some days the area surrounding it feels swollen and thick. My dr felt it and said she is concerned and would be even if I didn’t have such a strong history. She referred me to the specialist clinic and I have my appointment on Friday. I’m so scared I have been off work since finding it as my anxiety is through the roof and the dr straight away gave me diazepam to calm me. I’m so scared not for me but my 3 children if I die they have hardly had me in their lives I was 29 when I lost my mum but they are so much younger. The breast cancers in my family were aggressive and it scares me to death. How long does it usually take for them to get results once u have been to clinic. Sorry for the rambling xx

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Hi Chantelle,
So sorry to hear about your mum & your family history, no wonder you feel the way you do going through all of this.
They would normally give you an answer on the day if it’s clear what it is, but if you need a biopsy of the lump then there’s usually a further week or 2s wait for the results.
Thankfully, you have been breast aware so you have got yourself seen as soon as possible & IF you do get a diagnosis, then it can be treated. Hopefully, it won’t come to that.
Do let us know how you get on & do come & chat or vent whenever you need to. There’s lots of support from all of us here.
Sending hugs
ann x

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Thank you Ann, I’m praying it’s nothing serious but it the back of my mind I have a naggin feeling it is. I’m sure this is normal though. I want Friday to come quick but then dread it as I’m scared of what will happen xx