Breast Cancer...again.

[Betsyboo9034]

Hi everyone,
I am anxious again. It is coming in waves, especially because of the stress of my dissertation a month away. Anyway, I have had several meetings with my gp, and with a specialist at the breast clinic. Both of them were not worried about the rash on my nipple. My gp asked me once at one of my meetings regarding my breast if my periods were regular. They were pretty normal. Now, I am two days late, and freaking out about it...could it be breast cancer? I don't think I could be pregnant, considering last month I had a full period. I know it sounds so dumb, but could anyone reassure me? I am so nervous, and I feel really alone.
Thanks,
Elizabeth

[Betsyboo9034]

I am so anxious I woke up this morning shaking. I don't know what to do anymore. I also read that taking seroquel can make your periods stop? I just started taking it regularly.

[Breezay]

Anxiety and stress can make your periods late! I ended up getting into an awful cycle of my period being late, panicking about it and then it would be even later.. More panic.. It just goes around and around.

Maybe some light exercise might help take your mind off it? I bet your period will show up the moment you stop thinking about it! They're a pain like that ;)

One late or missed period does not mean you have breast cancer. It's completely normal for healthy women to miss the odd period. And mine, before I went on the pill, were always late. It's completely natural. I think it would only really be a cause for concern if you hadn't had one for 6-12 months. Even then, it wouldn't mean cancer. I haven't had a natural period since I was a teenager because of a hormone imbalance (which is why I take the pill).

[Betsyboo9034]

Thanks for the reassurance...I really needed it this afternoon. It seems like when I am anxious all rational explanations go out the window. Its like I KNOW what I think is irrational, but there is a bit in my brain that keeps saying 'that isn't true'. So frustrating!