I’ve been panicking since Sunday. Saw gp yesterday re lump in lower inner breast and noticeable change in shape. She’s referred me to the breast clinic urgently for what she’s described as a 5cm firm partially mobile lump. Her gut instinct with mine is that it’s cancer, but she says she’s been wrong before and noone can be sure without scans etc. I can’t stop googling types, staging, prognosis and everything else. Does anyone know if a) large lumps like this still might be benign or b) how to cope with the wait?
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I’m in such a state I don’t even know if this posted.
Hi @al1kat I’m so sorry you find yourself here. Please know you have come to the right place, we’ve all had the same feelings you have now. The panic of not knowing is awful. Sending you some big hugs 
Unfortunately there’s going to be a few weeks waiting for you now inbetween appointments and tests but it gets easier I promise and you did the right thing going to your gp
Keep in mind that you don’t have anything until they’ve biopsied things and officially confirmed it. Even the best doctors cant diagnose these things without sending things to a lab somewhere. Try not to think too far ahead. 1 step at a time
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Thank you @foxgem . I’ve heard others say that the waiting is the worst part. I just keep imagining that every twinge is suspicious
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Hi al1kat,
Thanks for your post.
It’s understandable that you are finding it difficult to cope with the wait after seeing your GP yesterday with a breast lump. You might find helpful to call our helpline. The helpline team have time to listen, talk things through and signpost you to additional support and information if necessary.
Breast lumps can happen for many reasons. As the GP has said, it’s difficult to know what the lump is until you have had further investigations.
Waiting for an appointment can be a very difficult time and it’s normal to feel anxious whilst you are in a period of uncertainty. You mind fight the hints and tips in the article helpful.
As mentioned above, you can call our helpline for further support. The number is 0808 800 6000. If you have hearing or speech difficulties prefix our number with 18001 and the call will go through Relay UK. Our helpline has access to telephone interpreters if language translation is required.
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