Found a lump - completely freaking out!

[Zorgothslugofdoom]

I found a lump in my breast yesterday. Spent all night reading on line and completely freaking myself out! Been to the GP and been referred on the 2-week cancer pathway. I'm in the fortunate position that I have some savings, so am going to pay and be seen privately on Monday at 9.30. I always think worse case scenario, and am trying hard not to, but I have a 6 year old and just can't help it!
Don't really know why I'm posting, as there's nothing anyone can do until I've been to the doctor, but don't know how I'm going to hold myself together until then. I'm sure other people on here have been through this, so was hoping you might have some words of wisdom!

Zorgoth, waiting is really hard, hope you can tune out from it a bit and find distractions. Also that the pain from biopsy has eased a bit.

Really nervous about tomorrow - get my biopsy results. Can't help but worry about "what if's" - just want to know now and get on with any treatment!

I found a lump, but then kept it to myself not telling my dh . It disdainful to the touch and also when carrying a shoulder bag and the safety belt in the car. After a month of pretending to myself it would go away I told my dh and booked a Drs appointment.
Like you was given the 2 week appointment . Heard back the following day , and appointment was within the two weeks. The clinic at the hospital was very good . Was examined , and then given a mammogram . A short wait in the waiting room for results given .
Thankfully for me all ok . Expect to be there a good few hours and take someone with you if you can .
Weirdly I do not have any pain in that area , I think I was searching and pressing the area and that had caused the issue .
Hope everything works out for you.

Also meant to add my lump was scar tissue from a previously operated on cyst. Sending best wishes.

Everything crossed for you OP

Everyone crossed for you here too

Everything crossed here 💐

Fingers firmly crossed for you!

Good luck op!!

Thank you everyone- just trying to watch Bake Off, then hoping to get some sleep tonight. Haven't really slept well since I found the lump!

Hi Zorgo, sorry you’re on that pathway. I’ve been there and now 3 years on from mastectomy (too extensive to save breast but no spread beyond fortunately). I thought you might like to hear of life after cancer, in case you don’t get to hear the news you’re hoping for tomorrow. The waiting is awful and treatment can be very hard going and life changes forever. But I’m here to give you hope for the future if you need it. There are lots of us who understand your situation and here to talk if it helps. Best wishes for your results appointment

Just got back from hospital - not great news, but not too bad. I have got breast cancer, but the treatment should cure me completely, so that's fantastic. Treatment sounds pretty grim - will start 18 weeks of chemotherapy, prob starting beginning of November, then operation after, then radiotherapy. Should be cured after 9 months, so am just thinking of the end result and planning on how to get through9 months to "cross the finishing line", so to speak! Still in shock at the moment! Any hints and tips would be appreciated!

Sorry to hear your diagnosis, but at least it sounds like a clear plan of treatment has been arranged. And great that your doctor thinks you'll get a complete cure, so that is a positive to cling on to while you get through your treatment.
Give yourself time for everything to sink in, and be kind to yourself. Your emotions are probably all over the place. Thinking of you

Sorry to hear that news zorgo, do join the cancer support threads - lots of experience to share with you there. I coped with the next bit by just focusing on the next step and not looking too far ahead. Very best wishes

Sorry to hear your update too - good luck with the treatment plan x

I know it sounds like bad news but really this is good news. They found it early. You will be treated and cured. Lots of women have breast cancer and recover completely like my mum, and her mum and her sister. Just see it is a massive challenge to get through. Thank god they found it. Good luck and be kind to yourself. X

Iv been following your thread and waiting for your update,so sorry about your news.

Iv had radiotherapy it's not bad,lots of hugs to you x

Take one thing at a time. Feel the love of your friends and family, you certainly find out who your friends are! Try and aim for normality by doing everyday things. Do lots of nice things. Remember what I said, yo do find the strength to get through it. 💐

All my heart goes to you. Only someone going through cancer can fully understand what you must be feeling. I can only guess some ups and downs.

Do remember though that you have saved yourself by going to see your gp as soon as you've seen a lump. Cancer detected early is nowadays almost fully treatable. Be proud of yourself that you did so, and for everyone reading this thread, do make sure to check your breasts and go to the gp if there is any change to them, whatever the change.

I hope the treatment won't be too gruelling and that you'll get plenty of support during that time

Thanks everyone for your kindness and support- it really does help. Having a MRI scan on 18th, then oncologist, then start chemo. Still freaking out, but the anti-anxiety drugs are working - was given 2 different ones - one is fast acting, one takes about a month to get into your system. Still can't say the C word, but can talk about it a bit without continuous crying - so a step forward!

Are you ready to talk to other women in the same situation? Would it help? It's such a journey, one that we don't talk so much about, but is part of every day life. 1 in 10 women will have breast cancer.

Now that I'm approaching 50, I hear more commonly of people I know diagnosed with it and finding out that new colleagues/friends who are full of beans and enjoying life have been through it and the experience has only made them stronger and happier with life.