Am new here, saying hello. Am currently feeling quite anxious, scared about what is happening with this health scare. I have pain and tenderness over my left breast. I have had recent review with GP and been sent to local breast unit for review. Not sure what to expect.
Dear SM34A. Sorry to hear you are having concerns but you’ve reached out for help and reassurance which is an important step.
This link on this site will help give you a bit more information and when you get your breast screen appointment through, I found it helpful to go along on the day with a fiend for support and company as you can be there a couple of hours or so it you have a 2 week fast track referral to a breast clinic.
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/worried-about-cancer/screening
there are lots of lovely people on here always happy to let you know you are not alone
Hello SM34A
I hope you find the breast care team to be as lovely as they were for me. I can only go by my experience but hope yours will be similar , from the care point of view I mean.
They will know you are anxious- and treat you accordingly.
Good luck x
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