Hi [@Evie123]‍ 

I am really sorry you had this response from your GP, I cannot say I have had an exact response.

first its good she is sending you for a test, my GP sent me to an oral surgeon for a mouth lump and said the surgeon might want to do a biopsy.

When the surgeon said she did want to do one, that made me worry, but the result was a mucous filled salivary gland.

I told myself that referrals and tests are not evidence for cancer, results are the only evidence for cancer,

I hope the day comes quickly for you and the results do, while you are at your test, you could ask the specialist about the cancer risk, GP's are good but they are general practitioners, the breast specialists are the experts.

If its any consolation, I got a mammogram recall in 2016 and had to have a sonography, it was just a benign cyst. They told me immediately. Please keep us informed.

Hi, thank you for your reply. 

I've had many friends on Facebook telling me about their scare stories that turned out to be nothing to worry about so I'm trying to hold on to that. 

I knew I was going to get a referral as there is obviously cause for concern. I was just really shocked that the GP refused to say it could be benign!

Thank you for sharing your experiences. It's really helpful to hear!!

Anyway I'm trying not to worry *too* much and have had lots of support, which has been a huge help. I'll update my post when I hear anything - the GP said I should have the letter by Wednesday and the appointment should be within 2 weeks, so hopefully I won't have too long to wait xx

Hi [@Evie123]‍ 

Glad you have something to hold onto in positive facebook stories that turned out non cancer.

Glad you have loads of support also.

It's also very useful you have a timescale on when to expect letter, and appointment, hope the waiting time is as easy as possible for you although I know waiting can be anxious.

Hugs

Thanks Hope2 :)

I've done lots of reading around and there's a still a small chance it could be a cluster of cysts rather than a tumour. But realistically I think it will turn out to be Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. The shape feels mostly circular but somewhat lumpy, and situated in the middle of the breasts. It's pulling the nipple in as the growth is spreading through/around the milk ducts. It seems an almost classic growth pattern and is the most common form of breast cancer, which is why I think the GP was so certain it's cancerous and not benign.

So realistically I think it's IDC. Just hoping it's still at stage 2 and hasn't spread - the GP couldn't find anything in my lymph nodes so fingers crossed.

Everyone says the waiting is the worst so fingers crossed it won't be too long before I know for sure. It's pretty much all I can think about, and having someone to talk about it helps, so thank you so much for your support :) xx

Hi I wish I knew what to say. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you please let us know as soon as you know more in the meantime big hugs. x

Thank you. Hugs are always welcome! 

Not much to do now except wait and try to stay as calm as possible. I'll update you after my appointment xx

Hi [@Evie123]‍ 

Hope the wait is as calm as possible - glad you liked the hugs.

Just read your post and yes I had the same thing with my vulva cancer. The female doctor said we are treating you for the wrong thing that looks suspicious. Unfortunately mine was a rare form for my age as its normally coming in older ladies 60's'-80's 

You will be fine remember stay strong and positive xxx

Thank you Hope2, I'm trying to stay calm. I'm managing it on the whole, surprisingly. But as I'm sure everyone here will be familiar with, that calm is punctuated with bouts of sudden tears and moments where the panic overtakes and I just can't breathe!!

Your support is lovely and greatly appreciated, thank you so much xxx

Hi Racheal!

Lovely to see you here! thank you for coming here and giving your support, I really appreciate it. You had a similar experience with your last cancer then it seems? The GP gave me no reason for hope whatsoever! But after extensive research I think I can see why now. It's not so much a matter of if I've got cancer, as how far it's spread.

It must have felt so unfair, having a cancer older people get  But you got through it hun so please try to hold on to that. I honestly think you're going to be ok this time - it's the worry and wait they're putting you through that upsets me for you. But when they finally pull their fingers out and get your appointment sorted I hope you'll feel strong even if the news isn't great. You're a survivor and you will be again!!

I'm sure it will be good news though, it's the wait and worry they're putting you through that upsets me on your behalf. I wish I could ring them myself for you and give them hell lol.

Pleas stay strong and positive too hun xxx