Breast Lump Found - Panicking
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I found a lump in my right breast over a week ago and on further examination also what I believe to be a small cyst on the side (have had one before) so forward to this week I had an appointment with my GP. He started by saying lumps are benign cysts ect.. During the examination he started feeling and very briefly acknowledged the lump and continued examining, he noted the cyst on the side and went back to the larger lump, he said nothing whilst examining it or anything to suggest it was a benign lump absolutely nothing! After the examination was over he said he would refer me quickly to the breast clinic and told me to try not to worry and that if I hadn't been seen within 2 weeks to call him straight back! The fact he made zero comment about the lump being harmless ect has left me terrified that he suspects it could be cancerous. I'm a single mum with a young daughter and I just can't help but think the worst - I'm so scared and would very much appreciate if anyone can perhaps offer some advise or a way of coping while I'm waiting. Thanks very much xx
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karen21477 littlelis
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All breast lumps are scarey, I have had a couple myself which turned out to be nothing to worry about, thankfully, & I really hope that this turns out to be the case for you. It bothers me that you dr didn't offer you any explination or re-assureance whilest he was examining you, perhaps when you go for your results you could see a different one.
I was a single parent myself the first time I found a lump & with no family support was more worried about what would happen to my children if anything should happen to me, Whilest you fear for yourself please try & act normally in front of your children, they will keep you going & give you the strength to get through this.
I hope you get your appointment thorugh soon,
Take care & good luck x
littlelis karen21477
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deb42962deb1960 littlelis
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im going through the same thing at the moment, found a lump, waiting for mammogram. It's a horrible experience but try to remember that most lumps are not cancer. My GP didn't say anything to me either during or after the examination. I suppose it's very difficult for them and if they were to reassure you and then it did turn out to be something not nice, then you could lose all trust in your GP.
phone the breast clinic, try and get a cancellation. The sooner you are seen the sooner, hopefully, your mind will be put at rest. Good luck.
littlelis deb42962deb1960
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How long did you have to wait to get your appt at the breast clinic, I only saw my GP on Thursday so haven't heard anything from the clinic yet, am hoping to hear in next couple of days. x
deb42962deb1960 littlelis
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littlelis deb42962deb1960
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This waiting is torture as I'm sure you know only to well and I'm due to be going on holiday in just over 2 weeks although right now that's the last thing on my mind.
How are you holding up? xx
deb42962deb1960 littlelis
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I will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you. Hopefully in a few weeks we will both have good news.
xx
littlelis deb42962deb1960
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And if over the coming days/weeks you need to talk or just someone that understands the agony of the waiting and uncertainty just msg me xx
deb42962deb1960 littlelis
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littlelis deb42962deb1960
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Thought I'd just get in touch and see how things are going with you. Did you manage to get your mammogram sorted out?
Had my appt today and main lump was a cyst but had to have biopsy done in the area of what I originally assumed was a small cyst, so have to go back for results in a week.
Trying to stay positive and keep busy, hope everything is ok with you x
deb42962deb1960 littlelis
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I finally had my mamogram today, now have got to wait for results. Everything seems to take so long when you are worried. Hopefully the biopsied lump will too be a cyst. I'm trying to keep occupied but I feel so exhausted at the moment, maybe because of the worry. Let me know how you get on and I will you too.
take care.
deb
elizabeth1841 littlelis
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