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Mammogram tomorrow - please help me to stop overthinking :(

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tiascreamingcat · 12/08/2024 15:07

I am struggling to keep my illogical catastrophe brain at bay today. Tomorrow I have a mammogram, for the past 2 months I have had a uncomfortable pulling, tugging feeling in my left breast. Not specifically what I would describe as pain more of a sensation. I went to the GP and she was very comfortable everything would be ok. BUT I have this hang up in my brain as 2 years ago I was diagnosed with a rare tumour type in my neck, had a genetic mutation identified, had surgery and well recovered other than nerve damage.

Logical brain is saying - there isnt a lump, your nipple is fine, the skin looks fine. The scan will be clear

Illogical Catastrophe brain is saying - there is a really odd sensation deep in the breast, its uncomfortable (not painful) and my body has a broken mutation that is supposed to prevent tumours from growing.

I am putting a brave face on at home, I am 35, what if another one has grown in my chest or worse what if I have breast cancer....and so my brain continues. Any words of wisdom on calming the catastrophe brain so I can calmly go tomorrow and prove to myself all is ok?

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DaisyChain505 · 12/08/2024 15:25

Knowledge is power. Whether it’s good or bad news at least you will know and you can either A) stop worrying as nothing is wrong or B) find out there may be an issue and get it dealt with asap.

the worst thing you could do is not go so please be brave and see it through.

you cannot control what has or hasn’t happened inside your body, you can only control how you choose to deal with it which is seeking expert help and you’ve done that.

Good luck.

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