Hi all.
Attended an appointment with my gp today to get some changes checked the I was concerned about. My gp has referred me for further tests. I know its probably nothing but that worry is still there. I am having that inner debate to a tell someone for support or do iwait untill there’s something to tell so not to worry folk. I’m sure we’ve all been through that thought and there’s is no right or wrong answer to it. I guess I just wanted to see what most people felt x
@Staceyw - hi and welcome to this forum, I’m glad you have found it. I’m sorry though that you are having to have some areas of concern looked into. Even when we hear that most changes or lumps are harmless or benign, of course we worry. The question as you say is how we deal with that worry. When I got my appointment at the breast clinic, in hindsight I think I told too many people, but I’m glad I did tell some people as the support I had during that couple of weeks waiting was priceless. It is a very personal choice, some people just prefer to keep things to themselves. What do you think would help you most? I think my advice would be to make sure you only tell people who you know will be positive and supportive - once I had been diagnosed and word got out, I had a couple of people come up to me and share tales of doom and gloom. Why would you do that? I made sure I always avoided them after that!!
Some people find that it’s easier just to chat on this forum to others who have gone/are going through the same, and who understand the worry.
Sending you hugs and strength as you wait for your appointment and hope you very soon will get the reassurance you are looking for. I’m very happy to chat more if I can help. Evie xx