Ultrasound and mammogram tomorrow and I am really struggling

[moonchild]

@moonchild

Hi everyone i joined today to ask for some advice

If this post doesnt make much sense i apologize as i am really struggling

I was referred to the breast clinic 1st dec by my GP who found a “smooth, horizontal, mobile swelling 1x2cm after a consultation as i had a tender spot on the outer lower part of my left breast ( which now seems to have gone!) I asked if she thought this was suspicious and she said it didnt feel suspicious but will refer me to the breast clinic as a matter of caution

I had my app at the breast clinic on the 15th in which i saw a doctor who performed an examination. He seemed pretty relaxed, I cant remember all of the conversation but i remember asking if he thought this was something to worry about and he said unlikely

He performed a breast examination and said he could feel “what they referred me for” and he will get me in for a ultrasound and mammogram. He gave me some advice of “when scares like this happen it can make people reevaluate things” i asked again if he thought it was anything as he is referring me for a mammogram and ultrasound and he said he was “66% but wants to be 99% just to check some discrepancies”

I could not make any sense of it, i feel i am no further forward no i am terrified of having the ultrasound and mammogram tomorrow

I have been unable to eat or sleep, i last ate sunday night as i cannot stomach the thought of food, I can barely function just very very basic, i cannot stop thinking about it. I cannot work out if my anxiety is causing more pain in my breasts or if it is something else.

I contacted my GP regarding how i was feeling and they said kindly to just get on with it

Can anyone advise as I really am struggling

Thanks x

I posted this on another topic so i wanted to post here too

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[Nurse_BCN]

Hi Moonchild,

Thanks for posting.

It sounds as though you are having a difficult time at the moment waiting for investigations of the swelling in your breast.

Many people find the wait for tests and results stressful and you are not alone in feeling this way. As @jill1998 says your mind fills the void when you don’t know what’s happening.

The information on the NHS website on dealing with anxiety may be helpful at this time and as @Tili says you may be able to speak to the breast care nurse in the clinic who can also answer your questions and offer support.

It may be that at the time of writing you already have or are about to have your mammogram and ultrasound scans. I wonder if it may be easier to call us and talk this through when you’re able to do so. Our helpline team have time to listen and signpost you to additional support and information if necessary. Your call will be confidential, and the number is free from UK landlines and all mobile networks.

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