Hi, i recently added a post in regards to pain and swelling in my left breast.
This has now been there for around 4 weeks, im also now experiencing other symptoms like loss of appetite and nausea. We took our little boy to an event last night and i almost had to leave due to feeling dizzy and sick. I obviously did the worst thing and googled all of my symptoms which lead to secondary breast cancer.
I know i shouldnt think negatively but i cant stop crying and feeling anxious. Im awaiting a referral appointment to the breast clinic but my GP can’t give me a date to when that will be. im fearing the worst, i feel like every day i just dont feel myself and it’s all that i can think about.
I guess im just wanting some advice or to talk to anyone else whos had the same symptoms as these? She has prescribed me antibiotics which i will pick up tomorrow but i cant help but think the worst.
I wonder how you are feeling today after picking up the antibiotics and possibly starting them ? I don’t know what your GP has found which has prompted the referral, or what your GP has said to you about possible reasons for the swelling and pain, but I will say that feeling understandably anxious about the symptoms (the breast pain and swelling) in and of itself can cause nausea and loss of appetite. Infact many women waiting for clinic appointments, scan results or assorted other medical interventions, can feel very nauseous, dizzy and have a loss of appetite which is about the stress response, rather than anything to do with the original reason for referral (e.g. in your head, secondary cancer). If you’ve only had the breast symptoms for 4 weeks, then secondary breast cancer isn’t on the radar.
I think it is a good sign that your doctor isn’t worried enough to refer you immediately, take this as a good sign, I hope you are feeling better soon and get some answers. I would certainly recommend guided meditation on YouTube, even just 5 minutes could settle your worry and anxiety