Strange shaped lumpiness found in breast - convinced it's cancer
Hey everyone, this is my first time posting on the site although I've always referred back to it when suffering from my many anxieties (& it has always helped rationalise my thoughts) I felt this one needs particular attention & would really like some advice from women who have maybe been through it.
I'm 26 years old & found what felt like a new, fairly sizeable lump on my right breast two weeks ago. No other symptoms - boobs look normal to me & I am aware I am a fairly lumpy person (had lumps in my neck checked this time last year) but after researching the dreaded C on the net I am convinced something is seriously wrong here & I'm terrified. I saw my doctor last week who said it felt 'almond' shaped and like a cyst - which was common in my age but she's sent me for a scan anyway next week.
The more I feel it, the stranger it feels & it even felt pointy/slightly sharp this eve. What's more, I am convincing myself every little pain & chill is my body telling me it's ill.
I was pretty carefree/anxiety-less in my early twenties until I lost 3 stone two years ago & started worrying about everything other than my weight. I know now I'm slimmer I can feel more lumps & the doc said that's normal but what if it is me this time. I just don't think I can cope with bad news. Plus I have just started a new job & it's hard having to explain I have to go for a hospital app - they must think I'm unreliable already!
Anyone been in a similar situation? Would really appreciate some advice.
Thank you xx
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