Breast cancer
posted by Itsme1307
08 June 2021

38 year old- awaiting mammogram result.

Last reply: 08 June 2021 15:31

Hello
I hope this post finds you well. I discovered a strange mass in my armpit approx 6 weeks ago- was a strange bump within that.
I do regular checks on myself and this really stood out as different. I got check at gp, i thought she’d tell me it was nothing to worry about. But she felt something that she couldn’t tell what it was. She referred me on urgently. So I received letter from st James‘s, saying they’d see me (today) but for a hand exam only. That if any other test would be required it would be booked for another day.
Again, initial doc couldn’t really feel it, she got more senior woman to come in and then she referred me on for a mammogram there and then. Which is fab, I appreciate it.
But now results are 3 weeks away.
I had melanoma last year and I’ve had lletz procedures a few time due to pre-cancerous cells.
I’m so grateful for screening, but I’m so nervous now.
I’m a single parent of 2 boys and the idea of being sick for them, or worse still. Is literally my worst nightmare.

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commented by Jenni53
08 June 2021

08 June 2021 15:31

HI Itsme1307

Sorry to hear that you are facing a Breast Cancer diagnosis particularly after having a melanoma last year. I know it's easy for me to say but a breast cancer is not the death sentence it used to be. It's very treatable these days and if you do turn out to have breast cancer your medical team will do everything they can to make sure you get better. You may even get your results sooner if there is any cancer there so try not to worry took much. How old are your boys if you don't mind me asking? Hopefully they'll keep you busy so you don't have to dwell too much on your results over the next three weeks.

Wishing you the best of luck with your results and do let me know how you get on. I visit this site everyday.

Best wishes
Jenni53

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