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Starting to freak out about breast lump

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upyourninja · 01/03/2014 15:04

I thought I was calmly waiting to be checked out after I found a lump in my breast a few weeks ago. I've been very ill for weeks and thought it might just be a swollen lymph node. When it didn't disappear, I went to the GP. He can feel it and has referred me under the two week scheme for further analysis.

I'm only just 30 so the chances are it's just some sort of cyst. However, my referral letter came today and of course it says 'referral for suspected breast cancer'. Hmm Rationally I know that this doesn't change the stats and it's the only way to get a quick referral. Emotionally I'm completely freaking out. I am not telling family unless there's something to report, so only my DH knows, but he is away a lot with work.

I'm just so freaked out. Is anyone else going through this, or has recently been through it and can tell me what to expect? How do I choose between the two local hospitals I've been offered?

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invicta · 06/03/2014 21:35

What a relief!

orangeone · 07/03/2014 06:58

Great news! Bet you are so relieved!
Good to know not all lumps = Cancer!....

orangeone · 24/03/2014 18:11

Just a quick update. My lump was checked today and found out to be a harmless cyst. All very easy to be checked - in and out in an hour. Definetly recommend getting any lumps checked.... Another one for the postive stats!

upyourninja · 24/03/2014 18:45

Oh brilliant!

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