Can't take my mind off it

abbs1 · 2024-12-14T09:36:30+00:00

I've been having some discomfort in my left boob/armpit for a few weeks and then found a lump. GP saw me and said she can feel it and a couple others near it. It's a hard lump. The pain has now gone but the lump is still there. I've been referred for a scan next week but I'm terrified of what may be found. I'm only 30 with 2 young children at home. I've been utterly exhausted and my husband keeps asking what's wrong with me. This morning I feel sick but it's probably more anxiety and stress about the whole thing. Does anyone know what I can expect at the scan? Will I get results there and then or what happens? I'm probably freaking out over nothing but I have really bad health anxiety to to previous health issues so my mind is a mess.

WhichPage · 14/12/2024 09:52

Most likely will be a one stop clinic where they can do several tests and give you the findings.

It’s normal to find the wait very stressful of course and all you can really do is distract yourself I’m afraid.

Plan a nice busy weekend x

Doingmybe · 14/12/2024 11:15

Hello I am in pretty much the same boat as you. I had pain in my breast and found a lump. Had my appointment with the breast clinic. Had a mammogram ultrasound and breast biopsy’s. The whole thing felt very traumatic but everyone up there was so nice. I’m just waiting on the results which I got a phone call on Friday to go to the clinic for on Tuesday morning. The last two weeks have been dreadful with worry. It’s the anxiety of not knowing and your mind thinking the worst. To tell you the truth my anxiety got so bad that I rang my gp and she has prescribed some Valium. I am only taking a half a pill for when it gets real bad just to take the edge off and I can honestly say it has really helped me. Like you I have two smallies. Wishing and hoping you have the best news xxx best of luck

cupra · 14/12/2024 18:13

I had to reply I am waiting too on results.. I have been prescribed a mild Valium to relax me too.. I'm trying not to take it until I feel I really can't handle the stress anymore I haven't slept only short naps and I'm trying hard to keep busy it's awful time I wish you both the very best 💕

Galectable · 14/12/2024 18:21

The worry is the worst. Once you have a diagnosis no matter what you will feel so much better. I had breast cancer, lump in the breast and under the arm, and I had to wait what felt like ages because it was Christmas and there were no appointments till January. I had surgery and chemo and 20 years later I'm feeling better than ever. You will feel comforted by all the medical professionals. It's the waiting that sends you round the bend. I just tried to keep busy and told myself it was probably nothing. Which in many cases it is. All the best xx

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abbs1 · 14/12/2024 20:43

WhichPage · 14/12/2024 09:52

Most likely will be a one stop clinic where they can do several tests and give you the findings.

It’s normal to find the wait very stressful of course and all you can really do is distract yourself I’m afraid.

Plan a nice busy weekend x

I've done my best to keep busy today and tomorrow. Apt isn't until Wednesday.

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abbs1 · 14/12/2024 20:45

Doingmybe · 14/12/2024 11:15

Hello I am in pretty much the same boat as you. I had pain in my breast and found a lump. Had my appointment with the breast clinic. Had a mammogram ultrasound and breast biopsy’s. The whole thing felt very traumatic but everyone up there was so nice. I’m just waiting on the results which I got a phone call on Friday to go to the clinic for on Tuesday morning. The last two weeks have been dreadful with worry. It’s the anxiety of not knowing and your mind thinking the worst. To tell you the truth my anxiety got so bad that I rang my gp and she has prescribed some Valium. I am only taking a half a pill for when it gets real bad just to take the edge off and I can honestly say it has really helped me. Like you I have two smallies. Wishing and hoping you have the best news xxx best of luck

Wishing you the best of luck for Tuesday. I hope all is ok. Did they do the mammogram and biopsys all at the same apt?

I hardly slept last night so I've been non stop yawning all day, still feeling sick from the worry. If I'm still struggling Monday will speak to the GP. My apt is Wednesday so I'm trying my best to just wait until my apt and go from there. Xx

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abbs1 · 14/12/2024 20:46

cupra · 14/12/2024 18:13

I had to reply I am waiting too on results.. I have been prescribed a mild Valium to relax me too.. I'm trying not to take it until I feel I really can't handle the stress anymore I haven't slept only short naps and I'm trying hard to keep busy it's awful time I wish you both the very best 💕

I hope you're not waiting too long for results and all ok. The constant worry and stress is awful.

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abbs1 · 14/12/2024 20:48

Galectable · 14/12/2024 18:21

The worry is the worst. Once you have a diagnosis no matter what you will feel so much better. I had breast cancer, lump in the breast and under the arm, and I had to wait what felt like ages because it was Christmas and there were no appointments till January. I had surgery and chemo and 20 years later I'm feeling better than ever. You will feel comforted by all the medical professionals. It's the waiting that sends you round the bend. I just tried to keep busy and told myself it was probably nothing. Which in many cases it is. All the best xx

Can I ask was your lump/lumps painful at all? I'm so stressed that due to Christmas any results will be delayed.
So glad your cancer free and doing so well.
I keep getting waves of anxiety and worry so I'm not even googling anything as that will only make it 1000 times worse.

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cupra · 14/12/2024 20:56

I'm keeping away from google etc... I'm trying hard to keep busy but it's very hard.. I can't face going to bed at all...it's when I start to panic... I slept on couch for awhile last night..

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abbs1 · 14/12/2024 21:48

cupra · 14/12/2024 20:56

I'm keeping away from google etc... I'm trying hard to keep busy but it's very hard.. I can't face going to bed at all...it's when I start to panic... I slept on couch for awhile last night..

I managed to take my mind off it going out with the kids today but this evening it's been hard. I need to try to sleep.
I hope you get some rest

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Galectable · 14/12/2024 21:52

My lumps were not painful, but I don't think that means much? Despite your fears, cancer grows slowly so any delays are not a physical problem... but they are very very stressful. See if you can talk to a bc organisation in the meantime, to have someone to share your anxieties with. Even if it turns out to be nothing, you need a lot of support at this difficult time. Sending love xx

TuesdayNameChangeArama · 14/12/2024 21:58

Only about a month ago I found a hard, round lump, between my breast tissue and armpit.

The doctor could feel it and felt my breats and was concerned about a number of other fibrous lumps.

Of course, I feared the worst, but I'm grateful to say the mammogram and ultrasound results were clear. I just have fibrous breasts and a lipoma in my armpit.

I'm sharing this to say, that even when it all feels dire, it can still all be absolutely fine.

Allatonce2024 · 14/12/2024 22:04

A few years ago I had a similar thing which turned out to be nothing and for most of the wait to find out I was just making myself sick with worry, no appetite.

I've no advice, just lots of sympathy. But maybe try and picture how you'll feel when you get the "it's nothing" results back and your life goes back to normal

Cece92 · 14/12/2024 22:08

Hi OP I have an appointment on Thursday
Morning at the breast clinic. I'm only 32. I had pain at the side of my right breast on and off however I got both checked as I found a lump that's just appeared on the left breast. I was throughly checked by my GP. The right breast had nothing it's more hormonal. She felt the left breast lump and said it was looking fuller. She did say she thinks it maybe hormones related but referred me on the urgent 2 weeks wait. I was scared to start with but I'm just grateful they are seeing me before Xmas. Please let me know how you get on. My inbox is open xxx

TiredTuftyTeddy · 14/12/2024 22:10

Hi, sorry you are going through this.

From my experience of finding a lump, this will happen;

1: you will be referred to the hospital/ breast clinic

When you get there they will do an examination, get you to do various poses so they can do a full examination, lots of pressing etc to feel the area
You will be called in a scan - there they will decide if it is anything of concern
Have a chat about your concerns and if they have any, if needed a further investigation I.e. mammogram

I know it's scary, I didn't tell a soul. Kept it to myself and worried non stop. Luckily for me it wasn't anything to worry about but you absolutely are doing the right thing.

I have a little one too and I feared the worst. You follow the procedure and do what is necessary, you have taken the correct steps. If it isn't anything to worry about, great. If further intervention is needed you are on the right path.

Good luck and best wishes 💐

Doingmybe · 14/12/2024 22:18

Everything was done on the same day and they put markers in for future reference where the lumps are too. They are still slightly painful at times. What has helped me also is talking to people about it to be honest with you. You would be so surprised with how many people will know someone who has gone through the same thing and many will have had all their results come back benign or cysts. Wishing you the very best outcome on your journey xxx