Hi i havent got a diagnosis yet i have found a lump in my left breast and have pain. I went to my GP and he has referred me to the breast clinic. Im so worried i feel like its coming for me and i cant run from it. I had a cervical cancer scare 2 years ago. I havent told anyone yet. This year has been awful we recently lost my mother in law so i dont want to put any more stress on my family. My dauhter was getting her A levels results so i just wanted to let her have her moment without any sadness.
I dont think my husband could cope with it right now and i honestly dont think i am strong enough to see his face when i tell him. I have put it of for a few days now and the longer it is the harder it is to tell him.
Pleased to read that you managed to talk to your husband. I totally agree with the saying it out loud thing... it's just so surreal. I feel like I should be waking up from this nightmare!
I'm sleeping by listening to guided meditations on Spotify. There's one another member recommended and I've found it really helpful. This said I'm waking up super early and bang it's there so getting back off to sleep is nigh on impossible.
The 10th does seems like a really long wait. Have you questioned it?
Hello
i do feel for you. I had scan 8 days ago and was told it is probably cancer seeing consultant tomorrow. I found a lump but never thought it was going to be serious . My husband has taken it badly as his mother died of breast cancer ( a long time ago) so treatment much better now . Let’s follow our journeys ? I think it’s good to share thoughts . Positive thoughts . Sending hugs x
Its hard to deal with others emotions, i swear i was keeping it together better until i told my husband then itcreally hit me, the possibillity of somethibg terrible. And i know people will say oh dont say it but this year it has been one thing after another so its hard not to think negatively. Im glad things are moving quickly for you and hope thar the consultant can answer all your questions and hooefully make you ferl more in control. Thats it really feeling out of contol.x
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