Hi I’m 46 and went to my appointment with the breast clinic Wednesday and at first said it was a cyst and I would have it drained but will still need to have a mammogram and an ultrasound and the next minute I was have two biopsies taken as there was an enlarged lymph node and the lump looked suspicious definitely not a cyst so everything was suddenly happening so quickly! I’m ok just sore and dread the next appointment. I haven’t got the date of it yet as she didn’t have any available so They said they will be in touch . I’m so anxious and hoping for good news as I really don’t know how my boys will cope as my middle one has extreme health anxiety , I’m have a 15 month old grandson and another due Feb . Any advice ?
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