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Diamond2728 · ‎25-11-2020

A little update - good news! I was seen very quickly by the consultant who had a feel and said she couldn't feel anything but would be best to do an ultrasound to make sure. Was seen quickly at the ultrasound deportment too by a lovely radiographer who couldn't see anything other than fibrocystic changes, nothing abnormal at all seen. Back round to see the consultant who said she isn't worried at all but would like me to go back in 6 weeks to ensure there are no other changes. I'm so relieved I feel I can relax and enjoy my sons birthday and Christmas now! I'm very grateful for all the support on here and wish everyone the best of luck in their journeys. I will update back once I've had my repeat appointment.

Diamond2728 · ‎25-11-2020

Thank you Evie for listening to my ramblings over the last week. The day is finally here and I have a whole mix of emotions! I did actually manage a sleep though, lack of some yesterday definitely took its toll on me. My appointment isn't until 10 to 2 this afternoon so I still have a number of hours to wait. I will update later when I'm back home from the hospital xx

Diamond2728 · ‎24-11-2020

Jaybro has given you amazing advice. I know how incredibly hard the wait is until the appointment. I'm currently going through the same myself and have waited almost 9 weeks from finding the indentation that led to the appointment to having the appointment tomorrow. It is a scary time, it's so very hard not knowing what is happening within your body. I hope in wait that you have that you find something to distract yourself however, I know that's easier said than done. Definitely use whatever hobby you have to help, I wish I had bought more books in the time I've been waiting. As Jaybro has said something that has really resonated with me is Shi's advice that you do not have cancer until someone says you do I've reminded myself of this whenever the fear starts. I wish you the best of luck at your appointment x

Diamond2728 · ‎24-11-2020

Thank you both for the advice. I did end up going back to bed but only as I was so tired 🙈 I only dozed for about 15 minutes and then got up! I have read up on BC and the treatments and how treatable it can, I'm not dismissing that but it is still a scary thought. I work alongside some incredibly brave women who have been been through breast cancer, one who has defied doctors thoughts and is still here 7 years later when they said she wouldn't be alive after 3. I wish I didn't feel so anxious, I have anxiety but this has heightened it so much more! I think it's more the fear of the unknown which is making me anxious, the incredibly long wait hasn't helped it's been almost 9 weeks since I found it and the referral was sent through as urgent. This time tomorrow I will know either way though I am aware if they need to do a biopsy I won't find out for another couple of weeks but at least I will have kind of an idea of the cause of it. I'm waffling again. Thanks for the support, it's definitely helped me focus.

Diamond2728 · ‎24-11-2020

I eventually managed to fall asleep this morning about 4am but had to get up at 7 for my son for school. I think I might climb back in bed once I've dropped him off! I've woke up feeling so sick (though could also be lack of sleep) and the anxiety has kicked in tenfold! I keep telling myself tomorrow afternoon I will know what is happening but it's not helping right now.

Diamond2728 · ‎23-11-2020

Thank for taking the time to check in, that's very kind of you. I'm okay during the day as have things to keep me busy but last night I found it very difficult to sleep and to stay asleep when I eventually did. I keep going back to something I've read on here that I don't have cancer until someone tells me I do, it's helped me keep a bit sane in the run up to the appointment. I'm trying very hard not to look at the indentation but have been looking at it more over the last few days. Honestly thank you so much for taking the time to check up on me, it made me quite tearful xx

Diamond2728 · ‎20-11-2020

Thank you to those who have replied. I feel slightly better today but still anxious. My partner has been amazing as always and swiftly booked the day off work to come with me however, they are trying to discourage anyone else coming to appointments but have said they would contact him if required to. I just wish it was over and done with, after waiting 8 weeks/almost 9 by the time of the appointment I am fed up of feeling so anxious and the dreaded feeling of not knowing. I do work but I am currently off just now after the miscarriage as it happened whilst at work, I'm resuming tomorrow but on annual leave next week. I'm waffling and rambling sorry. Thank you again for the support, I'm very grateful for this safe space to share my fears as hate burdening those close to me wifh them.

Diamond2728 · ‎19-11-2020

I first found an indentation on my right breast back in September and immediately got seen at the GP practice and was referred to the breast clinic. I finally have my appointment in for next Wednesday. I thought getting this through would make me feel better but it's just made me worried all over again. During the waiting time for this appointment I found out I was pregnant and unfortunately had a miscarriage. I don't think I can go through anymore heartache right now. I'm hoping and praying that it isn't anything but have a bad feeling that it is.

Diamond2728 · ‎29-09-2020

Thank you for taking the time to reply. The lump isn't so much my worry but rather the indentation as Dr Google obviously throws out that it is definitely sinister if you have this! I've stopped looking now as it is was just making things worse. I'm on annual leave from work after Friday for 12 days so really hoping that the appointment comes in for when I'm off as my other half is also off the same amount of time as me and whilst he can't come in with me knowing he is there as soon as I come out will be great. I told my mum tonight that I am going to the breast clinic didn't tell her my worries as didn't want to upset her but I would feel terrible if the worst outcome were to happen to just spring it on her without her knowing I was even going. Now just to wait for the appointment.

Diamond2728 · ‎28-09-2020

I discovered an indentation on on my right breast last week. Its right at the bottom of my breast literally where my rib cage is and is located between two stretch marks. I visited the GP surgery last Friday and was seen by an ANP. She did a thorough examination and said she could feel one lump in my right breast but it was easily movable and squishy. She has referred me to the breast clinic as it a new change with the indentation. I'm waiting on my appointment coming in but all I can think about is the worst case scenario. Whenever I go to the toilet I'm always checking it, I can't get it out of my head at all. I've only told my other half and 2 close friends. I don't want to unnecessarily worry my family as my mum suffers from terrible anxiety. I'm just so scared, I'm 29 and have an almost 9 year old. I worry for him more than me, I can't stop crying about the possibility of having to leave him he is my pride and joy and clings to me. I'm sorry for rambling.

Diamond2728 · ‎03-02-2020

Hi everyone. A few days before my period I decided to do a check on my breasts, I normally do it in the middle of my cycle but had forgotten. I couldn't find any lumps doing the regular check however, when I sort of pinch the skin I found a few in each breast. They're almost a bit like a worm type shape, a bit rubbery/firm and do sort of move when I feel them. The other thing was that when I checked my nipples some discharge came out of them - both. It comes from multiple places/ducts on both nipples. I got some white tissue and blot it on it and it almost looks like a lime green and sometimes a dark green colour. It isn't thick but isn't watery either and is sticky in consistency. I've been feeling all around my breasts and was checking my armpits for swollen lymph nodes and haven't found any however I've been that worried I've been poking and prodding them and actually made both armpits sore. Stupid I know! I'm sending my other half down to the doctors tomorrow to put an appointment on for me as I'm working and wont get a chance to phone them myself. I'm terrified, I'm 28 and have an 8 year old son. The thought of anything being wrong and leaving him is breaking my heart and I've been laying in bed crying most of the night. Very long winded I'm sorry but has anyone else experienced any of these symptoms at all? Thank you in advance.

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