waiting for tests. so frightened

[mellowmee]

I've been refered for tests having found a lump in my face. So scared, I have no idea what the chances of cancer are, but I have a very young dd and the thought of anything happening to me, for her sake, is unbearable. My mind is playing awful games with me, I keep imagining the worse case scenario. Tests next week and the week after I think. They've rushed me in, which whilst is great not having to wait too long, makes me feel more worried. Just need a bit of handholding right now. Really hoping this is nothing serious.

Yes, I have support, but also feel the need to hold it together, especially as I have no actual thing to worry about, just 'what ifs'. I just feel so sick with worry.

I do hope you will be OK. If it's any help I read that the great majority of these things aren't serious. But the tests are always done. .. A friend of mine had a quite big mole removed and a sample was routinely sent for a test. I can imagine how very stressful this must be for you.

Thanks :) Yes, trying to remember that not all tumors are cancer etc etc and that they have to test to be sure.

It could be just a cyst, I have one in each cheek. Or any other thing, much more likely than cancer.

thanks winny i am hoping it is a cyst, but it is rather large and deep in the tissue and pulling my skin into a dimple formation. Does that sound anything like yours? Is it easy for them to tell a cyst, becuase I have already been looked at by a specialist and he wan't able to tell.