Hello all
quick refresh. I found a lump Sunday evening. Called nhs 111 for some advice who wanted me to go to the drs on Tuesday (damn those bank holidays).
I got an appointment Tuesday where the dr confirmed the lump and has put me through for an urgent referral. She said this was to be cautious but that doesn’t stop the worry does it :( anyways, it’s been a ride. The first 2 days were complete despair. Then I was quite positive. Now I’m just numb. Since I found the lump, my breast has gotten a lot bigger. It’s like 2 breasts from 2 different bodies.
I’ve told my mum, dad, sister, manager and a few close friends after the dr confirmed the lump. my husband knew within half hour of me finding the lump.
What’s going to be a challenge is that my children have been away camping this week and I’m picking them up soon. I hope I can stay strong for them. Which sounds stupid because it may not even be anything yet.
sorry for the long post. I just needed to brain dump <3
I think most of us will tell you, the waiting is the worst part.
Try to keep positive until you know, then you can deal with it as it happens. Don't try to overthink or what-if, you only torture yourself with the unknowns.
All the best to you.
It’s a nightmare but you will get so much help from everyone involved in your care/treatment. You will be talked through what’s happening and do ask questions so that things are clear in your mind. If there’s a local group near you that you can join that’s an added bonus but I quite understand if you’re not ready for that. I wish you an easy onward journey xxx
Hopefully you'll be seen soon. Great yiur GP referred you as all breast lumps need checking. Let us know how it goes x
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