Feel like a fraud… pre-diagnosis

Hi Sparklyrev, I don't know if I'm the right person to answer you, but I'm also awake late / early, so ... 

I'm also new to this. Just had a lumpectomy for a 2 cm lump which was picked up on a routine mammogram. I had no symptoms. I couldn't feel the lump. Neither could my surgeon. 

It's a worrying time for you. I think everyone on this forum knows that the uncertainty and waiting are often the hardest parts. I'd like to send you virtual hugs and assure you you are NOT a fraud. Also, the urgent referral thing is standard NHS practice when dealing with possible  cancers. If I can say this, please  be kind to yourself.  And get all the support you need. Easier said than done, especially in the very early stages. I know, because I was very shocked and thrown by my diagnosis. I didn't know what to do or where to turn.

Hi Sparklyrev, please you are not a fraud.  I found a "bump" in my breast which felt different.  As Bear and Tilly has said you are on the 2 week cancer pathway which is normal practice.  The feeling of dread is natural, please be kind to yourself as this is scary stuff.  What I have learnt since I found my bump (late September last year) is that you need to take things one step at a time.  I really hope that the lump is nothing serious and suspect your GP didn't say much as there was not much to say as until investigation they cannot be sure.  If you need to cry, cry.  Reach out to friends and family for support and take every day as it comes and try not to skip to what might be as you need your strength to deal with what is. Big hugs xx