Hello and thanks for posting

I'm sorry you are worried about some breast symptoms and I can appreciate waiting to be seen at the breast clinic can be very stressful.

An urgent referral doesn't always mean a cancer diagnosis. In fact, the majority of people who are referred urgently do not have cancer. It just means that the doctors wants to be thorough and not delay anything if further tests are needed.

At the breast clinic it is likely that they will take a full history and do a physical examination. You will have a mammogram and possibly an ultrasound scan. Depending on the results, they will tell you if you need to have a biopsy. If you do, it can take a couple of weeks to get the results.

The charity Breast Cancer Now has information on what to expect when you’ve been referred to the breast clinic.

I know it's easier said than done but try and take it one step at a time until you know more. Some people find talking it through with family and friends and keeping busy can sometimes help. Also try and focus on what you can control right now by eating a good diet, getting enough rest, and doing some gentle activities that you enjoy.

I hope you know more soon. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene

Hello and thanks for posting

I'm sorry you are worried about some breast symptoms and I can appreciate waiting to be seen at the breast clinic can be very stressful.

An urgent referral doesn't always mean a cancer diagnosis. In fact, the majority of people who are referred urgently do not have cancer. It just means that the doctors wants to be thorough and not delay anything if further tests are needed.

At the breast clinic it is likely that they will take a full history and do a physical examination. You will have a mammogram and possibly an ultrasound scan. Depending on the results, they will tell you if you need to have a biopsy. If you do, it can take a couple of weeks to get the results.

The charity Breast Cancer Now has information on what to expect when you’ve been referred to the breast clinic.

I know it's easier said than done but try and take it one step at a time until you know more. Some people find talking it through with family and friends and keeping busy can sometimes help. Also try and focus on what you can control right now by eating a good diet, getting enough rest, and doing some gentle activities that you enjoy.

I hope you know more soon. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene