Panic king

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Hi all 

I had breast cancer back in 2019 in my right breast, I recently found a bump on my right anrmpit and I’ve been experiencing pain . I went to my breast care team got examined, the way she checked me has me thinking it could be something bad she found another lump on my left breast, which she said she wasn’t concerned about but because I’ve only had my right breast checked she’s called to have an ultrasound on Saturday but I’m just up overthinking at the moment. Probably not advisable me being here but I couldn’t think of anywhere else to go. Ps I had my yearly mri check back in march which was all clear, so I don’t know right now. Any advice on how to cool my mind and just distract my self 

  • I get where you’re at. My MRI was clear on my ‘good’ boob in March, yet I’m back to the consultant about it next week. It’s hard isn’t it.

    I agree it’s good to cool our minds and distract ourselves. Personally I try to turn it around in my head and tell myself to look for a silver lining. How good it is that I/you are back there again to be checked and hopefully no evidence found. And, if evidence is found, how lucky are we to have such well trained staff and swift systems to treat us.

    I make charts and cross the days off until each next appointment so I can see tangible progress towards them. I write lists and cross things off so I can see I’ve done things each day, even if the things are just like buy milk, read a chapter of my book etc. I try to get out for a walk.

    I hope your ultrasound goes well on Saturday. Will think of you. Hugs xx

  • Thank you so much for your reply. Can I ask why it’s taken them so long to discuss the good boob 9months later if you don’t mind that is. That’s a good way of looking at it I guess, I’ve defo been occupying my mind and doing things to keep busy and it has helped I must say, I think night time is where I’ve struggled. Good luck with your appointment next week also xx

  • Thank you. Cutting a long story short it’s because my good boob was clear on the MRI then. I’m looking at it as win win. I hope they’ll say there’s nothing wrong but, if not, I know I’m back in the system again. Wishing you a good night’s sleep tonight xx