@melclarity - Thank you for reaching out! I think at any age all these feelings would be so common & I think I just have to tell myself that for reassurance, so I don't think I am going crazy! & I think why me. I was the same, fit and healthy, and my lump was so tiny & the doctors actually praised me for finding & funny that my lump was so moveable and rubbery, where they called it a breast mouse, So at my first specialist appointment, it was just a 10 minute examination like at my normal GP & they mentioned the whole fibroadenoma due to my age & having no history in the family at all, so it's just so random and everyone was just in shock when it reported back what it was . I'm lucky enough to be still living at home, waiting for my house to be built, so yes I'm glad I have everyone around me everyday. I hope one day there eventually comes an acceptance or at least be at ease during it. I mean it's still so fresh I think it's just so confronting and it scared me and feeling of being left alone, even though I'm not, makes me anxious. I know that's what everyone has said don't look to far ahead, that's possibly a reason why I can get so anxious. Oh wow that is really good to hear & know & glad you are feeling better than ever. Thanks Melinda, it's comforting to read part of your story xo