So.... not good news I'm afraid I have breast cancer or leukaemia. My head is spinning
EDIT: My appointment is Tuesday at 3pm. I have been googling again and convinced I have inflammatory breast cancer as I have all the symptoms . I'm beside myself again
Hi. I'm new here. I'm not well and have been referred to a breast specialist for a mammogram etc. I have had swelling under my arm for some time that was dismissed by the doctor and now my nipple and boob swells when I get cold and my chest hurts and my skin is weird. My mam died of breast cancer 3 years ago and I'm so stressed out that I'm now ill too. I just couldn't let my family go through at if I have it now. Seeing my mam pass away really affected me mentally. I feel like a fraud posting on here because I don't have a result yet but there's definitely something going on and I could just dissappear right now I'm so freaked out. I cant afford to be ill.and not work too. I cried all day yesterday 
I'm soooo anxious
Hi Hobo and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your ongoing diagnoses.
Navigating this journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' journey can help a lot.
As you have found out the Community is divided into dedicated Cancer Specific Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) and I do see you have already joined and posted in our dedicated Breast cancer support group. This is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
Even although my type of cancer is very rare (7 in a million) and hard to treat there is always hope that the right treatment will come along.
Wishing you all the very best in your journey ((hugs))
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