2WW for breast clinic referral - anyone care to join me?

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Referred to breast clinic yesterday after finally acknowledging I wasn't imagining the indent on my left boob. Normally I'm very sanguine and unflappy but this has me completely distracted and tearful. I've banned myself from Google (easy now as I've read everything ever published about breast indents over the last 24 hours) but have no idea how I'm going to avoid going bonkers while I wait. I don't want to talk about it IRL till I know if there's anything to talk about, but think I need an outlet. Anyone else in the same boat?

No, honestly my consultant really wasn't very nice and didn't even let me ask any questions nor explain why I might have internal inflammation and tissue thickening! I don't think I should have scar tissue, I've never taken hormonal contraceptives nor been pregnant. I would love to know why it's there!

Ibuprofen could help but the ultrasound showed that this was quite deep in my tissues rather than a skin thing (although it can be seen through skin as redness).. hmmm. I need to just forget about it probably but wish she could have at least let me ask one question!

Hope you're getting on ok today Fluffy and Stardanced? xx

Vi37, how are you? I hope you're coping ok with not long to wait now xx

Hi EmilyrosiEl not doing too well, I just feel sick at the thought of tomorrow.

Sending hugs Vi, it is stressful but you will get through it and at least once you're there you know they will find the cause and do anything they need to do.

I took magazines with me but found it quite hard to concentrate and actually you are kept quite busy with the consultant appointment, then a briefish wait in radiology and then back again. xx

That is annoying Emily and I found mu consultant quite cold too, He just handed me a leaflet on cysts that was of no use as I'd read more on the internet than what was contained in the leaflet!
I would say though that if there was anything remotely worrying, you would have had more tests so try to forget about it and hopefully it will subside.
Good luck tomorrow V

There is no explanation for fibroadenomas or cuts either by the way! As I said upthread, I still have my fibro friend 10 yrs later!

cysts not cuts!

Thanks Cambalamb! sorry you had a shitty time with the consultant too- some consultants need to work on their bedside manner and be more receptive to questions etc.

I was actually thinking about it and I'm not sure I even saw a breast surgeon in the end as I was supposed to see a 'Mrs something, the breast surgeon' (so surgeon) and saw a 'Dr something-else' (so I guess not a surgeon!). Oh well hopefully it's just not worth worrying about. That makes sense that there might not be an explanation for it, just like with fibros/benign lumps. xx

Vi37, thinking of you and will be thinking of you tomorrow xx

Thank you both. Xx

I’m really sorry but I’m in such a panic and I don’t know what to do, I don’t know whether to try go to bed, clean the house to distract myself or what, my partners here to talk to but it doesn’t help, even if he cuddles me. X

V can you do something distracting? Go out? Run? Watch a film? this time tomorrow it will all be over and the chances are strongly that you will be smiling.

I just don’t know, I’m just stood in the kitchen like a zombie at the moment. I can’t make myself do anything I just want to curl up in a ball.

I had trouble sleeping and took Nytol herbal. They contain hops and valerian so all natural. They stink! But they switch your brain off. Could your partner get some ? Pretty sure supermarkets stock them or a late night chemist.

www.boots.com/nytol-herbal-tablets-night-time-sleep-aid-30-tablets-10087223

Aw Vi37, hugs, so sorry you're feeling so scared but it's completely understandable. Can you make yourself a cup of tea and keep repeating that you will cope whatever the outcome.

It's very very likely to be benign. I didn't believe it the night before my appointment either but it is. Even if it's not then you will get treatment quickly and you won't feel scared forever and are very likely to be healthy again in the future.

Things are going to be ok xx

Thank you both. Thank you for the suggestion cambalamb but I’ve had to take two diazepam to calm down. Luckily I’ve got some in, hopefully they’ll kick in soon. Xx

Whatever it takes V , I think I remember self medication with Merlot!

Diazepam sounds like a good solution Vi37- I guess you could take one before the appointment tomorrow too if it doesn't make you too out of it?

I hope it's starting to kick in now xx

Evening all, just a quick query if you all don't mind, i have had my appointment letter today.

I have read through it all because i thought there might be specific information e.g. No deodorant but i haven't seen anything. I'm not missing something am i?

Hope tomorrow treats you kindly V x

I'm due to see the clinic next Friday,. I haven't any lumps but my nipple is playing the hokey kokey, sometimes it's in and sometimes it's out and my skin is puckered up ,. Unfortunately my mum died from aggressive breast cancer which spread everywhere, and hers started with a dimple no lump.

I'm hoping DD will come with me and bring DGS , he's just under 2 and really lively in a cut e way so hopefully he'll take my mind off it

It's been great hearing from people who've been through it all and it's been fin

Hi Fluffyunshinepants,

That's good that you have your appointment date now- is it quite soon?

My appointment letter only mentioned that it could take up to three hours and that there would be multiple steps to the appointment. I wasn't asked to remove my deodorant at my appointment. I'm not sure whether that's something they do if you have a mammogram or a biopsy? (I only had an ultrasound as I'm 30). I did read online that some people were asked to remove their deodorant at their appointments though. Maybe just wear it as usual and take some wipes/tissue in case you need to remove it?

Appointments usually involve a clinical physical examination, a wait then an ultrasound and possibly a mammogram, then another appointment with the consultant and/or possibly a biopsy.

Hi Goose,

Welcome to the two week wait club- I had my appointment yesterday for suspected IBC, which turned out to be benign inflammation and thickening.

I hope you are OK, I know it's a worrying time but it's good to get it sorted quickly. It sounds like a good idea to take your daughter and grandson with you to take your mind off it a bit. Thinking of you!

Vi37, I hope the diazepam is working well now!

Morning vi hope you managed to get some sleep. Wishing you lots of luck for your appointment today. What time is your appointment?

Welcome goose - sorry you are in the waiting club too!

No real update from me other than I can wear a proper bra again! Will know my biopsy results within the next 7 days 😄

Hi Vi37, Thinking of you and hope today goes as well as possible! xx

Hi Thingywhatsit, That's great that you can wear a bra again but I'm sorry you have to wait for the results xx

Thank you so much for your support everyone, just come out of the hospital and everything’s fine. Xx