Hi everyone. I am just looking for some reassurance as I go through this process.
I’m 36 years old with no children. When I was on holiday, around 9th august, I got breast/arm pit pain and noticed a lump. When I got home I got it checked and was given antibiotics incase it was mastitis.
Anyway, went back after a week, re-inspected by a new doctor who confirmed the lump and dimpling and referred to breast clinic where I’m going on Thursday.
The doctors have been great about it, but I am terrified.
My breast, chest and armpit feel odd. Hot, heavy and irregular.
The lump is at the upper right quadrant of my chest by the lymph nodes. Im so scared that if it’s cancerous and in the lymph nodes, that it’s really bad news. I know it may sound silly but I just have a gut feeling it’s cancerous.
I also have other symptoms, such as fatigue, headaches and muscle aches.
I keep telling myself it is MOST LIKELY nothing. But if I’m honest I’m bricking it and my heads gone to the darkest places now, out of fear I think.
I know that there is literally nothing I can do at this point, and the typical advice of ‘stay positive, keep busy’ are welcomed well wishes, but I was just hoping for a bit of support from anyone who may have been through this process.
Is my instinct/gut feeling of thinking the worst a natural response?
Wishing you all love and support wherever you are in your journey xx
Hi Nls
Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you are facing a breast cancer diagnosis What you are feeling is perfectly understandable and your gut feeling doesn't sound silly. When I found a lump in my breast three years ago I had a gut feeling it was cancer. As it turns out I was right, I think sometimes you just know. Breast cancer is very treatable even if it's in the lymph nodes as well as the breast. I had lymph node involvement when I was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly three years ago and after having chemo, surgery and radiotherapy I made a full recovery.
Wishing you the best of luck with your scans.
Best wishes
Daisy53
