large, hard lump found

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iamambi
iamambi Member Posts: 5
edited May 2019 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

I have to preface this by explaining that I just moved to a new state where I know nobody. I haven't told any of my friends and family back home about this because I don't want to worry them, but I'm really feeling alone right now.

A couple of weeks ago, I felt a large, hard lump in my right breast, about the size of a golf ball -- possibly bigger. I can't believe I didn't notice it before. I finally saw my doctor today. She was able to feel it quite easily and has referred me to a breast clinic for diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound, and possibly a biopsy. Unfortunately I have to wait about 2 and a half weeks for that appointment. I don't know how I'm going to be able to wait that long!

I know the odds are that it's probably not cancer, but I can't help but feel worried. I have already learned so much from this site and the discussion boards. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and knowledge.

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  • melza89
    melza89 Member Posts: 64
    edited May 2019

    It’s understandable to be worried. Try to distract yourself and stay busy. If you feel extreme anxiety ask your doc if she can prescribe anti-anxiety meds. If you haven’t already, you can call the breast clinic and ask if they can move your appt up. I hope your results are benign, they usually are. Best wishes

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  • Christinadukie
    Christinadukie Member Posts: 32
    edited May 2019

    I can understand your worries. Melza is right though. Stay busy, and if you need anxiety meds, ask for them. I will pray for peace and a good out come for you. And you are right. Most breast lumps are benign.

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  • Salamandra
    Salamandra Member Posts: 1,444
    edited May 2019

    Hi iamambi,

    The waiting time is so hard. I second the recommendation to stay in touch with the breast clinic about hopefully getting in for an earlier diagnostic. Some will tell you to call every morning in case of cancellations, some may put you on a list and call you. You may also have options and be able to schedule earlier somewhere else.

    That said, two weeks feels like forever but in the scheme of cancer treatment, it's not really. Most of the time, cancer is not a medical emergency - if it even is cancer.

    So I also second the recommendation to stay busy, distract yourself, get anti anxiety meds, etc.

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