hi im a mummy of 4 and as much as im trying to be brave in front of the children im screaming inside with worry.
i found a lump a few weeks ago deep in the breast towards the arm pit but thought it was nothing, after a week decided maybe i better get it checked thinking i was waisting the doctors time and 100 % sure she would send me packing. as u can imagine i was shocked that she said i need to be refered to breast clinic, i feel so scared… and now to add to the worry i have bruising come up closer towards the nipple (not by the lump) its perfect round bright blue bruise, i havent knocked myself so dont understnd where it came from but its added to my worry. do i need to be worried …i know silly question but just wondering if anyone else had similar xx
Hi Leanne,
You poor love, you must be worried sick and I can’t do anything to reassure you other than say this is a good place to be where you will find support while you wait. Unfortunately with changes made to the site last year new threads don’t show up in Latest Posts which is how most people read the forums so I am responding so that it ‘bumps’ your post into touch and hopefully you get some replies. Your doctor has done absolutely the right thing in referring you. I get so cross when I read of young women going to their gp only to be told “you’re to young for it to be anything” or giving the patient some antibiotics etc. I do hope it is nothing to be concerned about but always better to be safe than sorry. If you don’t hear very quickly from the hospital then do get back to your gp - however much you wish it would go away it must be checked out.
Sending you big hug,
Dawn
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Hi Leanne I’m a mum to 3 babies and I’m feeling the same as you Hun…I went to gp last Thursdaon thinking I would be sent packing with antibiotics and she said she wasn’t pleased witl the lump and refered me to breast clinic…pm me if you want a cchat from Emma x
i have my appointment wednesday, the closer it gets the more i worry
Leanne
Just wanted to wish you good luck for next Wednesday when you have your appointment. You are bound to worry, because you don’t know yet what you are dealing with - and the unknown is always scary. The waiting room (which is what we call the place you are in at the moment) is also scary. All sorts of things run through our heads, especially the worst case scenario. Please do not use google while you are waiting, only use this site and the Macmillan site for information. Please visit these forums often and rant, cry, share your worries, that is what we are here for. It’s awful when you are so young, it’s bad enough when you are like me (62) I’m sending you (((BIG HUGS))) to help you through the week.
Poemsgalore xxx
goodluck for next weds hun x
Good luck for next wednesday. I have three little ones to look after and currently 32 (almost) weeks pregnant with my fourth, I took was expecting to be told I was worrying over nothing when I found my lump one and a half weeks ago, but sure enough I was referred too as she could feel the lump and is also concerned about the whole right breast as it’s noticably larger and firmer than the other. The waiting is awful isn’t it, so much is running through your mind right now but you’re just trying so hard to be normal for the childrens’ sakes. I have my appointment tomorrow morning. Will check back on wednesday to see how you got on 
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Good luck Beckie I feel for you x
Girls, I really feel for you, you are in the most desperate place just now. HOWEVER hold on to the idea that your GPs are doing exactly the right thing, and that breast clinics are amazing places. 9 out of 10 lumps are NOT cnacer, it is the job of the clinic to put your mind at rest and make sure you have the correct treatment. If it is BC you have the opportunity of early and highly successful treatment. It won’t be easy, but you will cope, and this site is a fantastic place to rant, sob, let rip, whatever you want, and to get lots of correct information. And there is the Helpline you can ring anytime to talk it over with people who know what’s what. DON’T GOOGLE - YOU WILL GET LOADS OF CR#P.
Me??? I’m 65, diagnosed at 62, had all my treatment successfully including a bit of tweaking to even up my boobs, and enjoying life tremendously. I’ve been ‘on my own’ no partner, no kids/family, but that has worked for me. You have families around you and I am sure you will get lots of love support.
Hope all goes well with the clinic
grumpy
PS photo is of Eric, my god-daughter’s new puppy and he is gorgeous!