Lump, rash and swelling

Hi All

Saw out of hrs doc on 20th Dec. He gave me a letter for my Gp recommending a 2 week referral to the breast clinic. Boob has changed a lot since doc apt rash, swollen shoulder and hard "mass" on front of collar bone near my neck. I am obviously a bit worried so decided to phone today but was told there is a backlog and it will probably be another few weeks before I can be seen. Has anyone else come across this issue? I understand COVID is playing havoc with appointments but I'm worried because of the changes in my breast and shoulder in just a couple of weeks. 
any advice please?     Pretty please?

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Moses123.

    I can appreciate why you're worried about what might be the reason behind all these breast changes and that COVID is delaying you getting that referral appointment to the breast clinic but try to think that you've done everything you could and that right now there isn't much more than can be done.

    Hopefully, other ladies who have been in a similar situation will stop by soon to chat with you as talking to those who can understand does seem to help. Until then, if you find the wait more than you can bear, please know that our friendly team of nurses are available on this phone number 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. if you feel that speaking with someone medically trained might help.

    Stay strong, Moses123.

    All the best,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thankyou for your reply. I did phone your team and spoke to a lovely lady who was very patient and listened to me. I can't remember her name but I can't tell you how much it helped just to get everything off my chest (excuse the pun). I was very reassured to learn that another few weeks won't really make that much difference and as our NHS is working so hard to care for those that need it most I'm kind of ok with the wait - I'm trying to make the best of not knowing but find the nights really difficult when all is quiet and my mind works overtime. It's the not being able to talk to my loved ones about it that I find difficult, i know they would be supportive but I don't want to worry them unnecessarily. I haven't even told my husband how scared I am. 
    Thankyou again for your reply. It's nice to know that someone out there genuinely cares enough to take the time to reply in such a nice way. I do hope one of the other ladies have some advice but until then STAY SAFE x