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Referral for breast lump. What will happen when I see the consultant breast surgeon?

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I visited my GP who was concerned with the lump in my left breast, flattened nipple and what was felt in my underarm. Two days later I've received a letter with an appointment to see the Consultant Breast Surgeon next week.

What should I expect at this appointment? 

I assume he will examine me. If he is also concerned will I have any other tests that day? Or will I be invited back at another time?

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    Hi there

    I think you will have mammogram, ultrasound etc all on the same day and when you meet your consultant or surgeon. I was under 50 when my breast cancer appeared so hadn’t had a mammogram as a matter of routine screening  so it all happened at once. Once the tests were in I had a couple of meetings with my surgeon who explained the treatment and surgery options . It was all so professionally done, and I was given such a positive experience throughout . Whatever decisions you make , if you have to make decisions, I am sure there will be time for this and a lot of support from professionals who in my experience, gave me massive  reassurance . 
    Sue 

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    Hi there

    I think you will have mammogram, ultrasound etc all on the same day and when you meet your consultant or surgeon. I was under 50 when my breast cancer appeared so hadn’t had a mammogram as a matter of routine screening  so it all happened at once. Once the tests were in I had a couple of meetings with my surgeon who explained the treatment and surgery options . It was all so professionally done, and I was given such a positive experience throughout . Whatever decisions you make , if you have to make decisions, I am sure there will be time for this and a lot of support from professionals who in my experience, gave me massive  reassurance . 
    Sue 

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