Feeling very scared...

Just because you've been reading horror stories, I want to give you a hug first of all, and some good stories to balance it out a little x

20 years ago my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a partial mastectomy and chemotherapy and, 20 years later she is cancer free. She had her regular mammogram last week so we were talking about it and I found out that nearly all the women in my mother's family have had breast cancer - not good odds for me!!

But, every single one of them survived and is alive and kicking. Most of them in their mid to late 70s and most of them as sprightly as they were in their twenties!!

There are many explanations for breast lumps, of which cancer is only one but the good news is that these days it is curable. Especially for young, otherwise healthy women. So keep your pecker up as my grandmother would have said, and hope for the best xxxx

I'm sure everything will be absolutely fine but we are all here for virtual hand holding any time you need. xxx

I know how terrified you must feel and you'll continue to do so until you get your results no matter how much you here "don't worry" I discovered a lump in my breast a few years ago, I went to my GP expecting them to tell me it's fine but they referred me, cue me almost having a nervous breakdown, had scans and they were all inconclusive so they decided to remove the lump and send it off for a biopsy, it turned out to be fatty tissue, and I had it removed under local anesthetic. I am sending you lots of good luck vibes I am sure this will turn out to be fine. Sending you lots of hugs and hope the results come through soon. x

Dont read any more on the Internet, a lot of it is worst case scenrios and horror stories, not necessarily the realistic side of things.

I know it is easier said than done, but try not to worry yourself over the next few days. Just remind yourself that whatever you need to do is underway, it is getting sorted, which is great :-)

Expect your news on day 10, so if it comes any earlier it will be a bonus, dont after 3 days expect the news to arrive each day, it will drive you mad!!

All the best, keep us updated, I have everything crossed for you!!

Oh daisymoo, I'm not surprised you are feeling so scared...Try not to read up your symptoms on the internet as that always makes things ten times worse.

Will have everything crossed for you for your results. Sending you loads of hugs and please remember we are all here for you xxx

Better to find out what it is and deal with it head on lovely. Big hugs for you. X

Good on you for being vigilant and getting it checked out. You are already handling what must be a scary experience admirably. Sending out lots of positive vibes for a good outcome asap for you, but in the mean time, stay strong and if you feel the need to venture on to the web, head to hitched, and resits doing any further research!

Sorry to hear about this, it all sounds very stressful. Lots of vibes about this. As other have said stay away from the Internet

I had a lump in my left breast years ago, they did a biopsy and then decided to take it out. They analysed it afterwards and it turned out it was a cyst

Thank you all for the words of support. It means a lot. It really does.

Not sure if you have heard back or not yet, but I've had the exact same thing, I found a lump when I was 16, when and had it all checked and told it was a breast mouse and to keep an eye on it. A few years later I found another one, same thing went and had it checked, but they couldn't determine what it was so I had a biopsy, it turned out it was just another breast mouse and nothing to worry about. I know it's horrible waiting and hopefully it will be nothing serious. Sending hugs.

Ah bless you. Of course you're worried and you have every right to be. But try to be pragmatic about it.... a the moment until you get the results you can't do anything about it so cross that bridge when you get to it lovely

Having said that, when I found a lump in my right breast when I was 23 I burst into tears!! Once over the initial "oh crap" shock I went to the docs who sent me for a biopsy and it turen out to be benign. So now I jsut keep and eye on it and make sure it doesn't get any bigger.

Big wierdy internet hugs lovely. Benign cysts appear to be fairly common amongst us hitchers so fingers crossed you've just got one of those too Let us know the outcome though won't you otherwise we will worry with you! xxx

Hi All

I've stayed away for a few days for my own sanity more than anything but yesterday afternoon I received my results and I did promise I would come back to keep you all informed.

Good news, the lump isn't cancerous. Its a benign lump. Relief floods in. Thanks for all your support guys. xoxoxox

So pleased to hear this Daisymoo!

Thank you

They have decided to leave it where it is unless it starts causing me any pain etc in the future. I just need to keep an eye on it, make sure it doesn't grow in size etc too.

Oh that's brilliant news. Thanks for the update

Wonderful news! Glad to hear that you are ok

Great news! I'm so glad it's nothing to worry about.

Wonderful news, what a relief!!! ?

Fab news daisymoo!

Great news!

This is absolutely wonderful news. You must be so relieved. xxx