Urgent referral to breast clinic, so anxious

Hi all I'm 27 and have a hard chick pea sized lump just next to my nipple where the nipple meets the skin. I'm so frightened as the doctor put an urgent referral in, has anyone had this? I'm also experiencing burning/stinging where the lump is . How long is the urgent referral, doctor said within 2 weeks but I suffer so bad with anxiety I think I may go private for the scan

  • Hello there

    I am sorry to hear you are still waiting to be seen and hope you hear something soon about your appointment.

    Waiting and not knowing is often the worst part and I am sure there are lots of people on here who are going through the same as you at this time.

    Do keep in touch with your GP and let them know if any of your symptoms are changing, in case it can speed up the referral.

    Wishing you all the best and that you get some answers soon.

    Take care and please get in touch if you want to. Our helpline is open Mon-Fri (except bh) 9-5 on 0808 800 4040.

    Naomi

  • Hey! I called up as I've been frantic they were so unbelievably rude to me. They told me I won't be seen till the end of October. :( 

     

    Thank you so much, it's just so worrying thinking it could be the dreaded C. All of my friends have told me it's nothing but it could be :(

  • Hey, 

    I'm sorry to hear that they were rude to you. I phoned up last week and they told me all Septembers appointments had gone and that they were waiting for Octobers appointments to come down. 

    Random question where in the uk are you? I'm in Newport. 

    I know what you mean i've spent nearly 5 weeks worrying and crying. I have taken a month off work sick with all this stress i am mental exhausted. It is different when its you, your friends are trying to keep positive for you but then it makes you feel like your feelings are invalid, when they aren't and you should be in your feelings. Like everytime I cry I stop my self really fast but i'm allowing my self to cry and process my feeling and emotions. 

     

    I am here if you need to chat. I will keep you updated with how I get on. Let me know how you get on x

  • Thank you Naomi, 

    I have been in contact with my gp, breast referral team ect but at the moment i'm not getting any where fast. Hopefully I will hear soon.

  • Oh my gosh I'm newport too! Well, recently moved out in the last week. The lady was just so aggressive and basically said there's no reason for me to call again. I only called as I wanted to see if there was a cancellation list you know?

     

    I totally understand it's affecting me so bad too, I feel like I can't be myself and I'm so emotional all of the time. :( I wonder if we get a letter for the appointment or just a text? Thanks so much, back at you!

  • This is crazy that some one so close to home is going through this too. What numbers did you phone 01633 238827 / 01633 656430 these are the breast clinic numbers that I have phoned. I primarily phone the number ending in 430. I have also emailed my doctors with a complaint twice & got the health board looking in to this. 

    I know what you mean I have phoned up twice so far and I will be phoning again tomorrow to see if I can get any luck. 

    Its awful I mentioned to the practice manager (shes involved because i've put a complaint/concern in about the care/no support and being in limbo for this long) that there is no support for people in this stage. It is mentally and physically draining. 

    I am not sure if they will phone or send out an appointment but once I hear I will definitely let you know. Maybe email your doctors as well with a complaint/Concern as my doctors had given me the wrong number to phone. 

     

    No problem at all. Thank you soo much xx

  • Hi T12 

     

    are you able to go private? you would get a appointment Tuesday or Thursday if you go private they will do mammogram and biopsy and ultrasound on first appointment if needed , if this is something you can do it will stop you worrying xx 

  • Hi, 

    Hope your doing ok? Just wondering if you have heard anything about your appointment? They phoned me about an hour ago. Fingers crossed they contact you soon xx

  • Hey! Thanks for messaging, I rang this morning as I've not heard yet. Just got told there's a back log still :( so glad you have your appointment! Fingers crossed xxx

  • No problem at all, I wondered if you had heard anything. Thank you so much. I have my fingers crossed that you get your appointment soon. I will let you know how it goes 

    When did you get referred? I was put on the list on the 12th August. These last 6 weeks for me have been awful waiting for the phone call. How are you doing? Xx