hi everyone, tommorow is the day of my breast clinic appoinment, im so scared, i went to the doctors 3 weeks ago now as i have been worried for a long time about my change in my breasts, i have very lumpy painful tissue and i can feel several small lumps in both breasts, i have pain in them too but not like period pain, its more in one area not the whole breast and i have pain in my underarm region too and in both sides of my collar bones too, they get itchy and i keep getting a rash on them too, several months ago i did have some discharge too, im ashamed to say this was a year ago i first became worried, and ive done nothing but bury my head in the sand and tell myself im too young, im 35 recently my aunnty has been diagnosed with breast cancer she has tested positive for the gene, my mother is waiting to be tested and a few others are too, ive been refered for the tests too, this all scared me into finally going to the doctors, she didnt give me a two week referal as she said u have lumps in both breast so it s probably nothing she didnt even have a very good feel, ive felt angry with the waiting to be honest as people do get cancer in both breasts! so ive been playing the waiting game sitting reading on the internet scaring myself further, im just scared if it is ive left it too late and it might have spread, there is something wrong in there as im in agony now 
hopefully tommorow will bring good news but if biopsies are done im just gonna be left waiting again! do u think they will be straight with me? tell me if they think it could be cancer or are they not allowed?
Dear winters
Welcome to the BCC Forum. I’m so sorry you find yourself in this worrying situation. I’m sure other members will soon be along to offer you some support.
I have attached a link to our publication which explains what will happen at your clinic appointment. I hope this is helpful:
www2.breastcancercare.org.uk/sites/default/files/your_breast_clinic_appointment_bcc_70.pdf
You could also give our Helpline a call to talk things over. They will be able to offer you practical information and emotional support. The opening times are 9-5 on weekdays and 10-2 on Saturdays. The number is 0808 800 6000
Very best wishes
Janet
BCC Moderator
Hi Winters, I am afraid I can’t answer your questions as I am pretty much in the same boat as you but I wanted you to know you are not alone. This is my first post and I like you have been reading lots on the internet which just doesn’t help at all but it’s very hard not to. I got myself into a real panic the other night and had to call the helpline eventually the lady there was great and gave me good practical advice. Perhaps you could call in the morning before your appt?
My situation is I found a lump in my left breast up at the top of chest at the end of January. Went straight away to the GP who referred me to the local breast clinic. I had a mammogram last Thursday and go back to see the consultant next Thursday. I am expecting though not to get a definite answer then as I think they will want to test the actual lump.
My other concern is that my skin has darkened on my left breast - it started last summer there and on my upper thigh, under arms too. During my Googling I came across IBC and that is when I started to really freak out but as I said the nurse on the helpline said it really didn’t sound like that but it’s hard not to worry. I did see a doctor last year about the skin changing colour and was told it was a yeast infection but I can’t remember if it was on my chest at the time.
I am trying to stay calm and keep busy. Hang in there and I hope it goes smoothly for you tomorrow.
Hi winters,
I should imagine that you will have a mammogram tomorrow but not a biopsy. If you need a biopsy or further intervention you will be given another appointment for this. Don’t worry about the mammogram, it’s a little uncomfortable possibly but definitely not painful. At least you have done the right thing and are now on the road to getting yourself sorted properly. Take a deep breath and go for it. Xx
Hi winters,
You are definitely not alone, I have my clinic appointment next Friday (21st) I am also 35 & have copied below all the symptoms you have that I have also had.
>have pain in them too but not like period pain,they get itchy and i keep getting a rash on them too,i did have some discharge too
I hadn’t thought to include discharge, will mention it mext week though.
Good luck today, hope you get the best result. Please keep us updated
Hey winters i hope all is well for you. sorry to hear you are in this position. I personally was told the day i had my mammogram that i had cancer,but i have noticed that this does not seem to be the norm on here! I had an ultra sound straight after my mammo and then 3 biopsies taken. The news i had cancer came as she did my ultra sound.All the best x
Hi Winters,
How are you - how did you get on? I hope it was good news, please let me know, thinking of you.
Hi winters
I have my appointment at breast clinic today.Feeling very anxious this morning. Hope you got on ok.
Thinking of you today Niknocks.