Hi sparkle57. I really relate to your feelings. I went to the doctor after i noticed a change in my breast (I had a little bloody discharge I was concerned about but wasn't aware of a lump). When she checked, she said she felt a 'thickening' in the breast and put forward an urgent referral. During that time I too felt the lump, which then disappeared, and then came back, and then seemed to shrink...I was paranoid that I'd be thought of as a time waster and spent the time until my appointment prodding and poking myself to try to confirm I still had a lump and googling symptoms. I think I can understand what you're feeling and it's natural. But your doctor agreed to refer you for a reason. It's what these services are there for. It's important you get checked. When I finally went for my appointment the discharge had all but stopped and I struggled to find the lump. The doctor I saw also struggled and didn't seem hugely concerned but referred me for further tests. Mammo showed nothing of concern and ultrasound looked good but one small area picked up which they decided to biopsy. I'm eternally grateful they persisted as it turned out to be invasive breast cancer. I hope you go for your check with a clear conscience tomorrow, knowing you're doing the right thing, and I hope you get the all clear 🙂 xx
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