I’m Gemma - This is my first post and i’m just generally in need of some support for those going through the same emotions as me right now. I’m 31 and I went to the doctor yesterday after finding a hard area on the top/side area of my breast that is also very tender. My doctor could feel it straight away and i got a call from the breast clinic last night - so am awaiting my appointment on the 23rd. I’m driving myself insane with worry - i just find myself bursting into tears at any time i haven’t got my son around (9yr old) and the appointment seems so long to wait, even though at the same time i don’t want it to come. I think i’ve convinved myself it’s cancer - everywhere i look states that a hard area is cancer and i’m even more worried as it seems such a big area that i’ve got. I just don’t know where to turn and don’t think i can deal with this.
Hi Gemma, and welcome although of course I know you’d rather not be here at all. Finding lumps and bumps is naturally very scary but your GP has done the right thing by referring you on to the breast clinic. The majority of lumps are not cancerous, they can be cysts, hard tissue, an infection of some sort or simply benign lumps that appear for no particular reason so please try not to assume the worst, and try to stay off the internet as that will also drive you crazy. I am a complete hyporcrite for saying that as I, and probably everyone else, does it anyway(!) but it really doesn’t help and will only make your imagination run riot even more.
Try to distract yourself with good stuff instead, enjoy your lovely son, go out for walks, see friends, whatever will get you through the next little while and I will have my fingers crossed for you on the 23rd. Take care of yourself Sue xx