Lumped & Stressed

Oh excellent, I am so relieved to hear that - and good work for going and getting it checked out straight away! Now you can enjoy the next 11 days safe in the knowledge that everything is okay, and get onto baby making straight away! All the very best of luck!

What a lovely and well written reply, TanyaR :-) I just wanted to add a word of support too. And to let you know that my Mum goes through something like this all the time. She is a very lumpy-boobed person (im sure she will forgive me for saying that!) and finds it is linked to her cycle. Every time she finds one, she gets it checked, and every time it has been glands, but she still goes each time because of the 'just incase' factor. I just wanted to let you know, because as TanyaR said, this could just be normal for you. Try not to let your mind run away with all the different scenarios till you have more facts. I know its hard (been there myself!) and stay positive! x

I am sorry your first appointment (at what you had expected would be such an exciting one) was such a stressful one. I haven't personally been through this situation, so not sure how much I can help, but I didn't want to not reply. I think essentially the decision whether you try to conceive prior to having your results is a very personal one, and only one that you can answer. Having said that if there is a chance you are pregnant, there are certain medical procedures they won't perform - particularly in the first trimester, so you just need to be mindful of this. I probably wouldn't be thinking of treatment and diagnosis at this point, I would just be thinking about the investigation phase and making sure that you are able to let them perform whatever tests necessary to determine exactly what is going on - without the additional stress of being concerned how this might effect your baby - if you manage to get pregnant first try. That being said, just remember, breasts are naturally lumpy - I have had a number of friends here that have been referred for addtiional testing based on preliminary examinations causing concern, and all of these friends have ultimately been fine (even some that have a significant history of breast cancer in their direct family). That being said, I have also had a number of friends and family that have been diagnosed with breast cancer and had to undergo treatments ranging from radiotheraphies/chemotherapies and surgeries, so it depends on the diagnosis as to what approach is taken. Unfortunately, not knowing exactly what is going on, is the worst part, and I can imagine that 11 days seems like an eternity at this point. Personally, I would probably try and call the OBGYN's office again and get the appointment shifted earlier, or if you are really concerned and need this dealt with immediately, if possible, I would make arrangements to have the tests completed somewhere else who can do this sooner (assuming you don't have an attachment to the OBGYN you have seen today). I know it is difficult, but just try and remain positive, at this point, you know you have a lump in your breast - it could just be a gland, and given you haven't been examined before, it could be quite normal for you to have this lump. All the very best of luck, keep us posted.