Lump in breast confirmed...

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And im terrified. I've been fast tracked to an appointment at the breast clinic this Sunday.
Everytime I stop, I want to cry. Most of the time I do.

Does anyone have their own story?

Oh I know @Custardee.
I've told very few people. My best friend became very annoyed I didn't tell her the appointment was changed. It honestly slipped my mind with trying to keep busy but I haven't heard from her since. Hence why I have come here for support as I have really felt like we are all rooting for each other.

I love being around positive people. But at the same time allow me to be human and have my worries. Just because you are super positive about what I'm going through it doesn't mean a few kind words wouldn't be nice sort of thing.

I can understand how you are feeling and I am sorry I can't give any wise words. But I am keeping you in my thoughts and keeping positive for you. My mom had her mammogram on Saturday. She hates them. As much as she hates having her smear done.. I would go as far as saying she trys to avoid them. She is forever complaining about her breat pain. One Saturday she was contemplating rescheduling again. I asked why as this will be the 4th time. She said because she doesn't like them and they hurt. I told her that may be the case but it's always worth going through to make sure everything is OK.
That's easier for me to say I know but just keep in mind it's a short time to be uncomfortable for to get your reassurance.

Something I did feel today was that the consultants know their stuff. And though today I didn't need any ongoing treatment I just felt that they are straight on top of things should something be wrong.

I really wish you a better night's sleep. Sleep deprivation is such a horrible feeling. Your wait will soon be over xx

Excellent news.
The discomfort of mammograms is literally seconds and just tight squashing rather than pain. Not something to fret about. Friends just don’t know what to say for the best, I’m sure they aren’t wanting to be unsupportive they simply don’t have the right words.
Nice warm bath. No google. Remind yourself that statistically it’s much, much more likely to be benign.

Cherrypavlova you're right, I know I'm highly likely to be having a big glass of something tomorrow night to celebrate everything being fine . Going to try sleep well so nice a clearer head tomorrow. My DM is coming with me, she's had a couple of clinic referrals herself and we're a medical family ( she was a midwife) so she's great with things like this. DH happy I think to have the job of the school run to do.

I think Cherry is right, partly friends don't know what to say and also
It's partly that people are naturally bound up in their own lives and this is not ever going to be as significant to them as it is to us. I'm trying not to take it to heart.
Right, lights off and sleep!
One last question fit the morning...with the examination etc is it ok to wear deodorant?

Morning @Custardee, sorry for the delayed reply, I managed to sleep.
I was ok with deodorant. But I had an ultrasound. My Mom was also ok and she had a Mammogram so im sure your will be ok. This is something I was really conscious about too.

I am thinking of you today and will hopefully hear back from you later xx

Thank you, I'll let you know how it goes

Hiya just checking in.. Apologies if you are still at hospital @Custardee. Hope you are feeling ok

All fine!!! It was a cyst, looks like I have fibrocystic breast disease which sounds scary cos of the word disease but I think it's quite common and shouldn't cause any issues. 7
Had a mammogram (not as bad as I thought, more squeezey-type pressure rather than sore) then an USS because mammogram showed thickening in my breast and armpit. Armpit wasn't anything to worry about and they drained the cyst under the ultrasound, so it's now gone :-). So relieved, it was a really quick process, didn't wait more than 5-10 minutes for any part of it and the staff were all so lovely.

big 🍷 tonight!! Thanks everyone for the support and patience xxx

Great news custardee. Phew.

Excellent news @Custardee I was worried abit earlier but I am delighted at the result.
Enjoy your glass or two. You deserve it xx

Brilliant news. It’s funny how you end up genuinely caring about complete strangers isn’t it? Enjoy the wine.

I'm so pleased to pop on here and read that the two of you have had good results! Hope you can both relax now for Christmas.

I ended up going to the GP about my increasing itchiness / pain and she agreed there was definitely something going on but thought it was either eczema or a yeast infection. She prescribed me a cream and after using it for a few days, I finally feel normal again! Hurrah.

Just waiting for a consultant appointment for my genetic testing now, but I know that may be potentially a long journey. Trying not to think about it too much, but I have modified my diet a little (cut back massively on dairy) in light of a few things I have read about BRCA2 carriers. I haven't researched anything thoroughly - I am trying to hold off until I know what my results are. Hard though!

So pleased that you both got good news

I was actually thinking myself how nice it is that strangers are so caring about another's wellbeing

@BadBadBeans ive been wondering where you have been. Didnt want to press you for responses but it's good for you to come back. I am glad you feel some relief now. When something persists its hard to switch off isn't it.

I'm still uncomfortable today but I feel more relaxed so I've felt happier. I may even be able to get back into a bra for my Christmas party at the weekend. I've only got small boobs so they need a little lift lol

My lump went from "not aware of it" to "holy cow that's agony" in 12 hours. GP, mammography, and consultant all told me sore boobs are rarely cancer. Sure enough it was an infected cyst. I was still on the two week pathway because it's better to be that way around. Sending you positive vibes for good news.

My appointment is not until Friday. I was feeling strangely calm about it until just now when I discovered a second much larger lump near the first one. It definitely wasn't there when I was with the GP a fortnight ago. Can't work out whether this is a good sign, that it's maybe a cyst or something, or a bad sign. Trying not to Google.

It's amazing how many women go through this.
The consultant yesterday was very confident when he said pain is almost never a sign of cancer. I told him I can't get my head around how it is growing inside you and you can't be away. He said some advanced cancers will cause pain but pain is extremely rare at this stage. I sound a right hypocrite now but try and stay positive. I remember when my first go refused to refer me. Then at home I found the lump and the fear consumed me. I was obsessively checking my breasts. Everytime I felt it I became even more frighted.
I learned that breasts can be naturally very lumpy just to make things more difficult and worrying.

But it was nice to know they always agree to get yourself checked out even if you aren't sure. The reassurance I got was just amazing knowing he was satisfied nothing was sinister

Well, it definitely wasn't there a few days ago. My breast has been a little uncomfortable this last week but to be honest I was telling myself that's because you know there's something there. In hindsight it could have been this developing. This jew lump is just... so large. Its taken me aback. More a history of cysts in my family than cancer so I will just try and put this in a little box somewhere at the back of my mind and not go to pieces. Don't want to tell anyone about this new lump, my mum has been a great support but has had a shitty day today and I don't want to put any more on to her. In a day and a half I will have been seen. If I can hold it together until then I will be ok.

I am so relieved for the rest of you though. I don't post much but have been checking back to see how you all got on.

*new lump.
Sorry for typos (and for rambling)

Please don't apologise. I have definitely rambled and vented a few times on here. No one will think you are silly for worrying. You are human. I know for a fact that when this episode of pain is over and I get more at some point next year my mind will go straight to there being something wrong.
Problem I found was once I found one problem I was looking for the next. And when I did I was just digging myself deeper into a hole I didn't want to be in!

I will speak on behalf of everyone. None of us want to hear anyone has bad news. We are all rooting for each other. But this thread has made me feel that if any one of us didn't have good news then we would all be here to support.

The waiting is horrendous. Surprisingly the day of my appointment I was the most relaxed I'd been. The fear set in again in the waiting room. When I got to ultrasound I'd never took my top off as quick as I did then haha. She was like do you mind because exposed or would you like a gown. I blurted out something none of us could understand and she got on with the scan. Not much longer to go but I understand the worrying wait x

Thank you for being so kind, lovely. I'm going to try and get a sleep (because at least then I won't be poking around at my boobs!) but no doubt I will be back blithering on again before long

frogprincess84 breast cancers don’t usually develop in a few days. They take months or even years to grow. You have to get it checked but try and stay calm and know most lumps are not cancer. My experience is that breast cancer isn’t uncomfortable or painful at all.

frogprincess84 it's so hard not to worry and we all know it's normal to be anxious, I would echo what others are saying though, the quick changes sound more like cysts...I have read more around what the consultant said I have and it totally now makes sense to me.

Not saying you have fybrocystic breast disease, you need all the tests from professionals but it could be that with the sudden size of your new lump and thought I'd post it cos it's so nicely and clearly written and it has helped me understand the changes in my breasts recently.(from Cancer research website but only on there as it's what explains so many breast lumps, this is a benign condition). Let us know ow you get on tomorrow and hope you get a sleep tonight xx
www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/other-conditions/fibrocystic-disease

badbadbeans that is fantastic you're more comfortable now, glad it's getting sorted with the cream x

Thank you, that link is very helpful. I feel a little calmer this morning but my appointment isn't until after lunch so just have to keep going until then. Unfortunately made the mistake of confiding in a work colleague and she keeps mentioning it every 5 bloody minutes when I'm trying not to think about it. I will let you all know how I get on this evening, depending on whether I've been arrested for strangling her or not...