Breast cancer

[Khaleesi90s]

Trying to hold everything together when I want to run. Single parent of 2.
ive had a lump for a couple of months that would not clear with antibiotics so had a rapid referral to the breast clinic. Team at the clinic are amazing and I had a mammogram, scan and biopsies. Consultant thinks it could be something with the duct but he isn’t sure and they can’t identify what it actually is. I go back to see him in 2 weeks.
I feel like my brain is going to explode and I am literally holding in the tears.

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It’s the worst time whilst waiting for clarification. I hope it turns out not to be a problem. Have they given you a breast nurse contact you could speak to? Maybe a phonecall to MacMillan to talk?

Thank you very much. No they didn’t, I suppose because they aren’t really sure. He was very nice and told to try not to worry until I see him again. I’m not very good at reaching out unless it’s something like this but I probably should shouldn’t I. I haven’t told anyone in my family because I don’t like fuss, I’m very introverted with my feelings. It’s just a bit shit everyone else had someone with them. Even if I wanted family there today I couldn’t of, the only one I had was looking after my daughter.

It’s really hard going through it alone and also hard working out what to share with family. I waited until I knew what the plan was before talking to anyone other than my dh. Hopefully you won’t get to that point and will get reassuring news.

Try not to google. You’ll only get outdated and scary information that’s not relevant to you.

@Khaleesi90s so sorry you are going through this it is the most distressing time and the space between seeing the clinic and waiting for results is agony! Time somehow slows right down and a minute seems like hours. If you can, take heart from the fact you are now in the system and they will be working to find out what your lump is - and this might well be benign. The not knowing is tough though. I hear you on being alone. I did all of my appointments alone and did not tell anyone about the early stages of testing as I didn't know what to say really. If it works for you do use Mumsnet - I have shared my worries and progress on here and it has really helped.

Waiting is indeed tough. I found it helped to tell a couple of family members - didn't want to involve more. Hoping you get good news. If there is something, you will be in the hands of very kind and skilled medical professionals.

Thank you so much for the responses. I have ADHD so forgot that I even posted 🫣
I have an appointment for the results in the morning so trying to keep myself busy on top of having a cold. Fingers crossed 🤞

Ps I still have only told my SIL

Just to update to say that thankfully it is not cancer. It is mammary duct ectasia. For anyone who wants to know I had a lump in my breast and my nipple inverted. At times my breast swelled up and I took 4 lots of antibiotics that still hasn't cleared it. I had a mammogram and biopsy. From the mammogram picture they were unsure of its nature. I still have the lump and will have a follow up appointment and if it doesn't bother me no action will be taken. If it starts to be painful I could potentially have it drained/removed but both the consultant and I want to avoid any surgery.
I hope this helps someone else somewhat.
Thank you to the ladies who took time to respond and for those that are going through cancer I sincerely wish you well ❤️

Thanks for updating @Khaleesi90s so pleased it's not cancer!