Feeling anxious about breast clinic appointment tomorrow ...

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Hi I’ve been following some threads on this forum for the past couple of weeks and admire the compassion and strength all you ladies have.

 

im a 38 year old mum of two young children, a couple of months ago found what I thought was a lump in my right breast but left it till after my next period as I thought it was hormonal. When it didn’t go away I made an appointment at my GP.  Who advised that there was a lump but she appeared happier that it was mobile but could feel a Tail and advised she would like it looked at so referred me to the breast clinic. That  was around 3 weeks ago, I had the appointment on the Monday and received a letter n the Wednesday with an appointment  to see the general surgeon at my local hospital two weeks after.  Very good service so far which I’m thankful for.

 

 Have managed the wait not too badly so far with only a couple of wobbles and I have also stayed away from google relying on the forums when I need to read anything or gain some percpective - so thank you for providing this.

 

Today the day before my appointment, I’m afraid I woke up and could feel anxiety swirling in my stomach, odd I didn’t even think I was thinking too much about things.

i guess the what ifs are starting to creep in and I hate that I can’t prepare myself for  what may come  next.  I’m aware that the chances of it being anything are low and that it being a cyst etc is more probable but that doesn’t seem to make things easier right now.  

 

Tomorow could be be a game changer I guess? Although then again it could be nothing. 

 

Im trying to keep myself busy today . This is an awful place to be. I guess I’ve been trying to make out everything fine when I don’t actually think that at all…

 

tracky

 

 

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hi ive just been to the doctor 3 days ago was giving a course of antibiotics first to make sure it wasn’t an infection but my left breast is so painful I wish she just sent me right to the breast clinic. sending you big hugs for tomoro hope all goes well for you and you get the outcome you need xxx

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tracky

 

Hello and welcome, oh we all so know that feeling of anxiety just when we think  we have it all under control.  At times like this we send ladies our tough pants, which have got big pockets in so that we can all be there with you to support you, so heres your own special pair.

 

You have done really well especially on staying away from Dr Google :slight_smile:

 

Let us know how you get on tomorrow will be thinking about you

 

Helena xxx

 

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Just a quick update to let you know that the lump is a benign Fibro lump ( sorry can’t recall the full term). They have referred for an non urgent biopsy in a couple of weeks just to confirm this. 

 

What a releif, I didn’t realise how this had really effected me until now.

 

Thank you for the support at this time it was very much appreciated 

 

Tracky