Hi,

As you saw on my post, I’m in a similar situation. My urgent appointment is next Thursday, has been a slightly surreal day as what I went in to see the doctor for was ironically ok. The breast pain concerned him more and when he examined me found a lump which I hadn’t found.

 I have 3 kids, 11, 7 and 4 so a little drakes by the whole thing but hoping to be told nothing to worry about 

I still await my appointment through. The days are long eh?! I hope everything goes ok for you. I'm hoping others have experienced similar symptoms to myself that weren't too much to worry about, perhaps I'm clutching at straws. Keep in touch and good luck x

Hi I was at the GP this morning got a referral to the breast clinic not sure how long have to wait. Found lump in right breast in  September it hasn't gone away and slightly increased in size and is near a small red area on the skin. I can totally understand about the anxiety and the waiting trying to keep busy told my husband today what's going on. Doctor and nurse were amazing this morning wasn't as embarrassed as I thought I would be. The hardest thing today was telling my husband about it. Praying  that all goes well with you. I am going to do a lot of art to try and relax. If you notice a lump or any change please don't wait get to the doctors quick don't think you are wasting their time.

Hi my referral was this morning too. I was told it would be within 2 weeks. I hope you hear soon. It's important to fill the time in but also glad I found others in the same boat on here. Art sounds a nice way to channel your energy.I'm sorry you're going through this and that you found it difficult telling your husband. Keep me posted how you get on. 

Will definitely keep in touch thinking of you as well. I always worry about other people's feelings don't like people being upset. Will let the kids and rest of family and friends know when I get results good or bad. My faith is helping me as well. I am even getting  lots of ironing done keeping busy. Probably a good time to spring clean the house as well.

Even housework is a good distraction! I'll keep the post updated when I have my appointment etc

Hi again

Being referred to the breast clinic doesn't always mean they think its cancer - its the only place that have the technology and specialists to see what is causing your symtoms. It could be a something simple like a cyst or blocked duct, fibroid etc.  The majority of people referred to the breast clinic won't have cancer. If you look through my 'replies' to others, in a similar position to you; most of them turned out to be benign.

I know its hard but try not to worry x

Hi MagpieMaggie thank you for your post yes I read that a high percentage is benign breast conditions. Yes I am trying not to worry it doesn't help a thing. Just have to wait and see. This forum has helped a lot thank you taking time to reply.

MagpieMaggie I'm less worried since coming to the forum. Im probably more stressed as have other things going on as I have a congenital heart defect and need surgery, so this is just an added worry. Always good to have reassurances, so thanks. I'll post an update when I have one. 

Luckily I have appointment on Friday. The breast clinic nurse said allow 4 hours and results are given on the day. Strangely less anxious now I will know either way by the end of the week. 

No change from antibiotics though. My nipple has kind of collapsed in and lump still there. No point speculating, just staying present. Had an MRI re. my congenital heart defect today so another thing out the way!