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JulieWJ1969
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I found a small lump in my left breast, at 52 I'm eligible for breast screening. So I have rung and made an appointment, I explained I had found a lump, and they made an appointment for me for November 9th, which is about 3 weeks away. The answer service before I got put through said appointments are delayed due to Covid so I assume going through my GP wouldn't be any quicker. But should I be going through my GP?

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    As worrying as it is, see your GP. They can refer you under the 2 week wait, you'll see a specialist, have Imaging etc on the day. Screening is for women without symptoms so you'll have to wait for results, get called back, wait to be referred. 

  • Hello and thanks for your further post

    It's always advisable to make an appointment to see your GP when you have breast symptoms such as a breast lump. Breast screening is for women without symptoms ( when they reach the right age) who are invited to have a mammogram every 3 years.

    Normally, when you speak to the GP they would refer you to the breast clinic for further assessment. This can take two or 3 weeks, but it might be sooner than this. 

    I hope everything turns out to be okay.

    Best wishes,

    Celene

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