found a lump 2 weeks ago doctor gave me a really strong dose of antibiotics went back today and expected everything fine,not to be lump still there and now im being referred was quiet calm now panicking a little only 41 but have since found out my mums sister had breast cancer not sure about my mum as i was adopted so do i worry or not aching and breast lost sensativity too
Hi Lou41. sorry can’t help you but in my own experience your better to see a breast specialist , then if it is something sinister your in the right place to get it sorted, I saw my doc 3 weeks ago, now after all tests etc I am seeing Oncologist next week to begin treatment , it seems like for ever in The Waiting Room, but once things are sorted it goes quicker. I hope everything turns out ok , I have found the ladies on here brilliant, so much advice and support ,
I am sure others will post with their thoughts, but Good Luck.
Sending a big hug as I KNOW you’ll need one
Jean
Hi Lou41.
Sorry that you have found yourself here. Try not to worry too much, I know that is hard, waiting for appointments and results is really terrifying. But take heed - 9/10 lumps are nothing. YOur referral should be very soon and your GP is just being cautious and doing their job. In the meantime, keep off the internet and try to keep yourself busy. We’ve all been there. Keep us posted. The helpline on this website is brill if you need to talk.
BTW I’m 41 too.
Rachelxx
Hi
Easy to say but try not to panic and allow yourself to be pleased that you were sensible and did something about it.
This bit (waiting) is the worst part but try to remember that 9/10 lumps prove to be nothing so odds are in your favour.
best of luck x
thankyou both for your kind comments i am trying to keep occupied but for some reason this is more difficult than normal i have cleaned the whole house today including washing wood work down lol not sleeping either but plodding on and reminding myself how lucky i am i will keep u posted just waiting for my appointment at the clinic for mammograph scan and biopsy thanks again louisa xxxx big hug to you all xxxx
thanku for all your kind words im going to keep positive big hugs all round to u all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi
Just to say I know how you feel - I am waiting for my appointment next week - hope you get your date soon. It is virtually impossible not to worry, but I hope you can find some ways to distract yourself a little. I’ve been given lots of really great advice on this forum already - and a key one is don’t search the internet for information as you will scare yourself silly.
Be gentle with yourself
Sonja
well today is a better day im being positive and my partner is my world we talked last night and i dont think i understood how worried family and friends get with just the word lump.i got so pre occupied with how i felt etc that i didnt stop to think about how my partner felt. just to add we have only bee together 7 months and just recently engaged imagine my horror when he said im so worried about you the biggest thing we leaarnt from talking last night is that we need hugs as we can cope with anything when we are close so just remeber dont be scared to ask for a hug off any one family friends it has made me feel a lot better SO HERE ARE BIG HUGS FOR YOU ALL ON THIS SITE AND TO SAY IM THINKING OF YOU ALL LOUISA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
THANKS LOU!! HUG APPRECIATED.
Glad you sound a bit perkier and congrats on engagement, something fabulous to look forward to. x
arrrrrrrrrrrrrh feeling good today and now end day with a bad migrane oh well look on the bright side early to bed and all those hugs xxxxxxxx
BIG hugs to you all
xx
Donna
Thanks for the hug - glad you are getting the support you need - he sounds like one to keep!
Sonja
hi donna and sonj well a relativly good night i have a new little pup to care for so im sure she will take away te worry not that it totally goes but im filling my days with any thing and everything from cooking to cleaning and i have some painting to do too havin highs and lows and seem to get tired but im still going and will cannot stand doing nothing hope you both have a good day leave a mes and i will chat with you or u can find me on fb take care u two big hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
just me again my appointment tuesday 8 th march
slightlty stressed as it is in the family
Lou, the waiting is really hard. If you can, try to keep a lid on the anxiety until Tuesday morning. The waiting is the pits but you’ll feel so much better getting one step closer to knowing what you’re facing, if anything.
I had my first clinic appt on 1st Dec, and my alcohol consumption went through the roof while I was waiting.
Hi Lou, same date as me - my appointment is 8:50am, the letter came through today. Only 5 more days. Take care, Sonja
Hang on in there, it IS the worst bit.
I think, as women, we are so used to organising and ‘getting on with it’ so the waiting around is really frustrating.
Try not to dwell.
x
Hi Lou & Sonja,
So s0rry you had to find this site, the waiting is the worst part, but the lovely people on here are very supportive.
Be warned - once they get you “in the system” things do tend to move a lot faster AND then we panic about that too! Must be something about being female?
So I shall be sending you both BIG HUGS and be thinking of you <3
Lots of love
Helen x
just to thank you all for your kind wishes i have my fingers crossed for u sonj found out my elder sister was diagnosed with lymphoma in dec she on her second lot of chemo my two aunts have had cervicAL and breast cancer but i say bring it on im a fighter big hugs to you all love louisa xxxx
i have hit the bottle unlike me but its the weeekend so i reckon im allowed de stress i hope big hugs to all xxxxxxxxxxxxxx