Breast lump

A friend of mine had a very small lump removed a few months ago. She’s absolutely fine now. You’ll get plenty of support on here: I find sometimes it’s better to share things with internet chums. x

I had, at one point during the menopause, the distinction of having the most lumps of any woman in the region (or so the consultant told me). Every one of them was drained of bright yellow fluid and eventually they stopped appearing.

On the other hand my Sister has only ever had one lump, (10 years ago ,which WAS cancerous. It was removed together with a couple of lymph nodes and she has been fine thereafter.

I tell our stories to show that there is every chance that your lump is not cancerous and even if it is, it can be successfully treated. I know it is hard to remain optimistic but better that than assuming you are doomed.

So sorry you are going through this. Feeling numb is nature's way of dealing with the shock.
If it turns out to be cancer it can be treated successfully these days.

I felt like you when I was diagnosed but surprised when I went through treatment fairly unscathed. You just have to take one step at a time. The lump may be something else as you haven't had your appointment yet.

Just be guided by your medical team. I found them very reassuring.

Please contact Breast cancer UK or Macmillian you don't have to go this alone. Your Breast clinic will help with any questions as well. It might not be what you think but better to get it checked. I had a mammogram April 2022 and there it started 2 ops chemo and radiotherapy later and just had another mammogram so I'm waiting for the results.
Do your family know?
There are plenty of support groups which you can chat too but it might not be what you fear. Hope things turn out well for you xx

I am sure that everyone reacts differently to what may be a life threatening illness, that is because we are all individuals.

Your reaction is almost certainly not unique though, but don’t close the doors on any help you may need if indeed it is diagnosed as a cancerous lump.

I wish you well and I am sure you will get a lot of “virtual” support from this site, but nothing replaces support from friends and family so please don’t close the door.