Hello,
Im just back from a doctors appointment, where she decided to refer me to the breast clinic, after seeing the indent in my breast that I noticed.
She had said, she could feel no lump and was sure it was nothing to worry about but she would like to refer me just for them to check. Before I left, she then again said she’s sure all fine and for me to try and not worry about it too much. However I’m terrified! I have health anxiety which doesn’t help. I can not switch my mind off from worrying and I look at my two beautiful children and my eyes just fill with tears, as my mind is just going in to overdrive! I’m 27, with no history of breast cancer, so I’m trying to use this as a positive. I know I’m going to, have to wait and see but any words of wisdom/comfort anything… would be great in the mean time. Thank you x
Nat
Hello and welcome to the forum where you will get lots of help and support from the wonderful ladies on here.
What you are feeling is totally normally and we all soooo know what you are going through, but obviously you have other health anxieties as well which will not be helping you. It is easier said than done but try not to overthink things, small milestones are the best most achievable and enable to deal with one thing at a time.
Your doc sounds very upbeat about it all and is just being thorough in referring you to a breast clinic, where they are the experts, to get it checked which is really good and as it should be. There are many breast conditions which are benign so it does not necessarily have to be cancer, and given your age it is probably less likely to be cancer.
Just come on here whenever you want to, we will support you, you should get an appointment through within 14 days from the date that your GP has referred you, please do not read anything into it if the date comes through quickly.
Sending you a hug
helena xxx
Thank you Helena, for your quick response. It’s great to just have someone offer words of comfort when your worrying so much. I’d kind of hoped, In going to the doctors today, that they would say “nothing to worry about” and send me on my way. But deep down I know, if she hadn’t referred me, I would have always worried that she was missing something. So I’m glad for the referral, just so nervous. It’s the waiting I think and not knowing. Thanks again for taking time to reply to me xx
Hello Nat14. I have a similar story to yours. I’m 32 also with health anxiety and no family history of breast cancer. A few weeks ago I noticed an indent in left breast when I raised my arm . I saw my gp who referred me to breast clinic 4 days later. Unfortunately the one stop clinic wasn’t running properly and I saw the consultant but was unable to get my ultrasound that day. The consultant said he was not too concerned as he couldn’t feel a lump. I had my ultrasound a week later and was told all was ok and nothing worrisome on the scan. My consultant saw me again and said that the scan was fine but just to get answers he would order a MRI scan. The scan is scheduled for three weeks time and I’m still a little nervous but the consultant has told me he isn’t worried about cancer as ultrasound was normal and there’s no lump. He says that lots of things lead to indentation such as hormonal, weight loss, cysts, inflammation etc.
I hope you get seen soon at the clinic and all is ok. This forum is really good. Take care .
Thanks again Helena. X
Hi anxious mum, I’m glad alls looking so positive for you. I hope all goes well when you have your MRI. It’s great they are being so thorough… I hope Its the same for me.
My anxiety has been through the roof and I just hate the waiting. Thankfully I arrived home, to a letter today and have an appointment this Friday morning. I’m feeling extremely nervous but just want to get it over with. Thanks for replying. Take care. X