Hello I’m new here… awaiting investigations

I’d like to say welcome but that’s not quite the right thing to say but you will find lots of support and advice here - keep as busy as you can and have as much fun as you can while you wait - see that film, have that drink with friends, cook that lunch for family - whatever keeps you happy and occupied - whether the news is what you hope for or not you won’t regret spending time doing stuff that gives you a lift.  Don’t do lots of googling - wait until you know or you will go down rabbit holes and worry about things you don’t need to.  It’s hard as a nurse but think about how you’d advise a patient to protect their mental health and keep grounded in these circumstances and then follow your own advice.  Take care and I hope, in the nicest possible way, that you get to leave this forum in a few weeks time because all is well - if not then there is a wealth of experience here but everyone’s journey is different. 

Thank you LabradorLover for your reply. I honestly am trying to be as positive as I can - I can’t change anything by worrying. It’s just the amount of time waiting. 

Also if you’re looking for something specific if it comes to it, go to the Search bar above as loads of people will have asked questions and lots will have given good advice/information.  I wish you well xx

Hi CatMum5 and another warm welcome to the forum. Sorry you find yourself here but it’s a great place for support and shared experiences. You probably already know too much as you’re a nurse! But try to tell yourself the same things you’d tell a patient ie most breast lumps are benign, and if it is cancer then the chances are it’s early stage, and treatments have moved forward hugely in recent years. Having said that there really is no easy way to get through the torture of waiting. Great advice from others, yes keep busy! Try to tire yourself out so that you will sleep. All easy to say I know. 
One practical suggestion - can you tell the clinic that you could be available quickly if there’s a cancellation? Might be worth a try. Your wait does seem excessive although I know they’re all very busy. 
Wishing you well and sending a big virtual hug your way, HFxx

Thank you for your reply HappyFeet1 - my gp suggested I contacted the clinic about getting a cancellation appointment so I’ll give them a call about it. I’m not sure my nerves will hold out for the next 5 weeks if I have to wait - I’m not sure I can keep myself together that long for my kids either. I’ve not told them anything because obviously I don’t know what I’m dealing with. Thanks again for taking the time to message. Hugs to you too xx

Hi CatMum5,

Just wanted to reach out and offer you some support and a big virtual hug! It sounds like you are an incredible person supporting others in their time of need and I'm sorry you find yourself in this situation. 

I'm currently in the same situation as you, you are not alone. Trying to keep it together but underneath, I'm pretty worried.

I found a hard lump in my right breast several months ago. I delayed going to docs, a) denial, stupid, I know, and b) to see if anything changed during cycles. Sadly it hasn't gone away and actually feels slight bigger. 

I saw GP on Tuesday who felt it straight away and referred me. I was lucky getting a letter yesterday and have my appointment next Tuesday. Thankfully am keeping occupied with work and a busy family but it doesn't stop the mind wondering and thinking what if. I understand how you feel. 

I can't offer any support from exeperience but I can hand hold while we both wait to find out more. 

Sending you best wishes, and as previous post said, tell them you can take any cancellation appt. X

Hi sunshinecity wishing you good luck for your appointment - please reach out if you need to. Sending positive thoughts and hugs x

Sorry to 'meet' in these circumstances, but - as others have said - this is the right place to be. I joined the forum probably at about the same stage as you, and then apparently forgot all about it until I was coming out the other end of treatment and looking for support and information. This 'waiting' period is hard - you've got some good advice from others. I only told a couple of people (plus my boss - hospital appointments) what was happening until I had something concrete to tell people. I think I was protecting myself from questions that I couldn't answer and didn't always want to think about! 

I hope it turns out that you've nothing to worry about, but if there is then come back and vent and ask away. I've found it such a supportive group.

Take care,

Diane.

Hi CatMum5, how are you? Have you managed to get an appointment any sooner? 

Hope you are managing to keep busy. 

Hi there - yes thankfully I’ve managed to arrange an appointment for this coming Thursday. So at least I’ll know what I’m dealing with. Thank you for asking. Trying to keep myself as busy as possible until then x