Sorry if I shouldn’t be posting here, terrified I have breast cancer.

They assessed my breasts and gave me an ultrasound instead, the person said it all looked normal but I still have no idea why my nipple looks different x

Ultrasound is good. I do hope you are reassured. I believe ultrasound has the capability to pick up more problems than anything else. It also gives you an instant result, whereas you have to wait weeks for a mammogram result. You did very well today - it's not a lot of fun having these tests and being worried. Go out and do something you love today and have fun now you know all is well.

I agree about the ultrasound, they were able to see the difference between a fatty lump and a cancer lump in my breast. They knew what they were doing. Hope you begin to feel less stressed 

I was relieved for a bit but now I’m completely worried again. It’s very annoying because I’ve been physically examined twice and had an ultrasound and given the all clear but my anxiety is going nuts! Hopefully I’ll feel a bit better soon. 

Thank you! I feel a little stressed still and feel like they’ve missed something. I can’t stop worrying and it’s annoying now because I’ve had the all clear three times! I think it’s because maybe I googled everything which is always bad and convinced myself I have the worst types of breast cancer. 

Hope this helps - it was the ultrasound scan that made my diagnosis possible. If they’ve used that and told you it’s clear you can do a happy dance. I too have pretty severe anxiety and know how hard it is to stop your thoughts spiralling off out of control. Are you on any medication for it?  My GP helped by changing my meds when I needed them. 

I haven’t been on meds since I was 17 but I have another assessment later this month. It’s just so scary, it’s given me a little OCD, my brain saying if I don’t do a certain thing then it will be cancer. It’s awful. 

Maybe its just all the build up to it. Can you repeat to yourself a phrase like "I have passed all the checks and I am as fit as a butcher's dog!" or "My breasts are all in great shape - thank God - no need to worry anymore" - like lots of times with a comforting hot chocolate before bed. Similar perhaps to counting sheep. And don't google cancer - you have nothing to check up on. Google something nice instead, something completely different. Have a laugh at that woman on Bake Off who messed up all the cakes last night......

I'm not being weird, but I used to repeat to myself on the way to appts, "This is treatable". and "I can do this." When I fainted I was scared to go downstairs in case I did it again, and only got down the stairs one at a  time saying "I can do this" many times and I got there (very slowly). Confidence is what you need and the all clear today must have given you confidence. You are fine and healthy.

I will try my best, it’s always so hard now that covid is a thing, I’ve been terrified of being ill now and this has just hit me hard. I think I might need to call the 111 2 mental health line later because I can feel myself deteriorating 

Hi why don't you have a chat with the Macmillan nurses in here they are very good X  We all get anxious and worried so it's normal and you have had a scare so a little help won't hurt and could really help to boost your mood X