Hi I have been refered to a breast clinic and have been waiting 1 week and have had no appointment yet. Has anyone else waited as I have heard people normally get the appointment letter quickly.
Hi Gemma,you have the same name as my daughter, which I think is a lovely name. I've just read your post and I see yoir appointment is sheduled for the 18th April,which is thisThursday, so im so glad you will be seen soon. The waiting is hard,I remember my time of waiting for my first 2ww breast clinic appointment so I know how you will be feelimg, nervous,anxious with a mind that doesn't shut off,and sleepless nights, and tiredness from those. But it doesn't always turn out to be cancer,there are many other things it may be,it could be a cyst . Bit if it does turn out to be breast cancer like mine was in 2020, yes its a shock,my head was all over the place,but thrn my level head kicked in ,telling me at least its been found( I found my lump) and it was confirmed and caught early and a treatment plan could be put in place,once size of tumour ,grade anf tyoe were confirmed from the biobsysi had ,and that's better than if it hadn't and had been left .to grow and spread even more than it had.
But I do hope it isnt cancer, but what ever the outcome,you've done the best thing by getting it checked out . Will be thinking of you on the 18th, I will be getting my bloods tested, as I have got a fatty liver now as well as a small cyst on my liver.
Always popping on here from time to time, let me know how you get on at beeast clinic praying that all will be ok for you .
Hi saw your reply to Madfy and Gemma,and like Maddy I see yoir appointment is on Wednesday I will be thinking of all three of you,and praying that it's not anything sinister . Good luck CatLW.Here if you need to chat.
Hi saw your reply to Madfy and Gemma,and like Maddy I see yoir appointment is on Wednesday I will be thinking of all three of you,and praying that it's not anything sinister . Good luck CatLW.Here if you need to chat.
Oh Gemma I'm.so sorry to hear this you don't need this added worry. I do hope you can get there. Can you not call the hospital appointments line if you don't know the number go through to the main switch board and ask to be put through to appointments. Explain what's happened and that you would struggle to get to this appointment and see if thry can give you another appointment at the hospital you originally was going too. But I know if that means waiting longer by a week or so that would just add to yoir stress but if it was only a few days later it might be easier. It's worth a try or maybe you can reach out and ask a family member or friends if they could take you hope it all works out for you. Xx.
I had my appointment yesterday as managed to get a cancellation and they have said it is breast cancer and it has spread to my lymph nodes. Only one lymph node is affected. I am absolutely devastated and shocked.
I had my appointment yesterday as managed to get a cancellation and they have said it is breast cancer and it has spread to my lymph nodes. Only one lymph node is affected. I am absolutely devastated and shocked.
Sorry to hear your news,Gemma. I am in a similar situation as it was confirmed that I have cancer in the left breast and in the lymph nodes (three in all). I have a revised appointment with a consultant breast surgeon next Thursday. My original appointment was this morning but it had to be cancelled because the consultant has covid! I was very upset by the delay and phoned the team because I had waited ten days to hear the final test result. I had already had a letter telling me the results of a mammogram ,examination and ultrasound but the missing piece were the biopsy reports. I have been told that Thursday's meeting will inform me of the type and grade of cancer and that I will be "booked in" - presumably for surgery.
I can understand your shock and devastation and I know it will take time for you to come to terms with what has happened. However the cancer nurse I spoke to assured me that there is a cure - so please take heart from this. Fortunately I was aware that I might have cancer more than six weeks ago when a ct scan showed abnormality in the left breast and my GP said it was in all probability cancer. Please do not give up hope. Modern treatment methods are very good and I am confident you will be ok
This morning I have tried to do something positive for an expected hospital stay. I understand that it is a good idea to wear a loose top which buttons down the front and I have spent hours trying to find a suitable item ,scouring every clothing shop in town. At one point I almost gave up and thought I would have to buy a jazzy linen shirt from the men's department of M&S! Eventually I discovered a nice wide ladies shirt from Made in Italy. It is bright pink and highly patterned so it cheered me up immensely. No doubt it will be a knockout in the hospital ward
I send you my best wishes and hope that when you get your treatment plan you will feel much better
Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I hope everything goes well and will be thinking of you. I don't know how long I have had it for as to be honest I'm not the best at checking my breasts. I did notice a dimple nearly a month ago but it might of been there b4 then. And now sure how fast I can spread to the lymph nodes. If you feel up to it let me know how you get on on Thursday x
Hi Gemma I'm sorry you've recieved this diognosees, and yes it is a shock to be told this,its hard to actuaky take it in.
Mine had spread to 3 lympnodes which my cancer had spread to and thar waa scary to think it had spread .
But once you spoke to your breast care team,nurses / oncologist, when all the results are back ... what grade etc,and you will feel more in control you will kick cancer to where rhe sun don't shine, me and lots if others have done just that.m here if you need a friend and a chat about anything. BIG HUGS SENT YOUR WAY XXX
Thank you for replying. I am sure I will definitely feel a bit more at ease when we have a plan. Can I ask what treatment did you have? I know it varies for everyone xx
