sitting in breast cancer clinic and terrified

[MonicaLewinskisFlange]

I've found a lump and have been referred by my gp to hospital. Don't know what to expect and fearing the worst. Mum had breast cancer in the past but after treatment is now in remission. Can't tell family as don't want them to worry, but I feel very alone. It might be nothing (fingers and toes crossed). Any advice gratefully accepted.

I hope everything goes well for you OP. I know how you feel, I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow to speak to a specialist (I'm in the US) before getting a mammogram. I've been experiencing localised sharpish soreness and tenderness in my left breast for a little over a week now, it's not the usual type of random pains/tenderness, so I'm freaking out. I can't feel a lump but I have very dense fibrous breast tissue so not being able to feel a lump is no comfort.