hello all

[peaches01]

ive just turned 60 . and i have felt something not right under my armpit kept putting it off seeing the gp .didnt want to hear.the news my mum died from breast cancer and my sister is in remission. i have my appointment at the breast clinic .im terrified of what there going to tell me . im a pretty tough person. but still flippen scared

[Phreeque66]

Hi Peaches, it is an awful time waiting for that appointment, just try to distract yourself and mentally prepare as best you can. Stay strong and make sure you take someone with you. I thought I was strong, went alone and then didn't hear a word the doctor said. Almost a robotic process, but you have to make it personal. Time to be selfish, and I hope you get good news xx

[peaches01 in reply to Phreeque66]

thank you . cant tell my family yet untill i know whats what. got 3 sons .its gonna be hard for them. thank you so much

[Maggie18]

Breast cancer treatment has advanced so much in last 5 years . Worry is awful try and concentrate on the moment and remember most women now survive form breastcancer and something else gets them not the cancer

It was a year ago I was waiting for my diagnosis and it is awful waiting but I have done brilliantly after chemo full mastectomy and lymph clearance and radiotherapy and a year of perk era and herceptin all finished now xx

[Debs1962]

Hi try to take a friend or your sister with you, statistically most people referred its not cancer, so try not to worry too much, will keep fingers crossed for you. But if news isn't good remember we've all been through this and are here still and well, you will get through it. Xx

[Chrissie2]

It's good that you now have an appointment but the waiting is the worst. When you have your diagnosis whether good or bad, you can then get on with whatever is thrown at you. Hopefully it will be good news but, if not, as said already we have all gone through it or are going through it and we are here to support you.

I have 3 children in their 40s and they have been brilliant. Also I have a very supportive husband and friends who are always there for me. Try not to keep it all to yourself. Definitely take someone with you to pick up on things you might miss. Good luck with your appointment xx

[julesab]

I didn't go for 3 months and quite lucky it had not spread further. I think if I had just gone with small lump may not have had to have mastectomy. Seven years ago now I was diagnosed had mastectomy, lymph nodes removed, chemotherapy, radiotherapy then reconstruction. I remain on medication but been back in work over five years so all is good, though do have lymphoedema now just to remind me. 👍👍👍 good luck with your journey.

[Artemis-angel]

So glad to hear you have made an appointment. It is best to know what is happening, at least hen you can move forward with treatment, I was diagnosed 7 years ago and am so glad I went to see my gp and had subsequent treatment. If it gets too much telling people if you are diagnosed as needing treatment then ask somebody else to pass on the message. Also some of the best advice I was given by my breast cancer nurse when diagnosed, is to worry about yourself not what everybody else may be thinking. All the best.

[peaches01]

thank you all . i have my appointment in the morning a big part of me dosent want to go just feel so sick stressed beyond belief. i thought iwas a tough one but this waiting is horrible .but i know there is so many going throu it my love to you all