Hello S, and thank you for your post.

It can be a difficult and stressful time, waiting for hospital appointments and tests.

Unfortunately, as nurses, not involved in your care, we cannot say whether the length of time until your appointment is significant and whether or not the lesion that has been found is cancer.

When you see the surgeon on the 7th they will be able to clarify your situation, what they think the lesion is, and whether or not it needs to be removed or treated.

I appreciate that this waiting period can be very hard, and you have a lot of uncertainty. For some people, it helps to distract themselves by carrying on with their usual daily activities such as going to work.

If you would like to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline, the number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care S, all the best

Jemma