Had referral but didn't get a scan or mammogram

Hello everyone.

 

I was wondering if anyone had a breast clinic referral and didn't get scan or mammogram

I had my appointment the other day and because the consultant couldn't feel a lump I had previously felt but had gone by the time I had my referral she said there was no need for a mammogram. I was okay with this but yesterday morning when I had a shower I felt lump in my other breast and got an appointment with my GP straighaway who said she couldn't feel anything and what I was feeling was breast tissue but wanted to do re-referral as she thinks I should of had a scan or mammogram when I was there to put my mind at rest. She gave me some Diaspan to control my anxiety but having a another referral is just like starting back at square one . I understand why she did it but think it's just made me 10 times more petrified than I was before. My GP has also referred me for CBT as she said I was on verge of hyperventilating. 

I don't know what am looking for but I feel like am on the verge of nervous break down and I have 2 young children.  My husband is fuming at me saying it's all in my head and I know he's right but just can't let it go. xxx

  • Hello to Mammyofboys and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm so sorry for the stress and anxiety this is causing at the moment but I hope writing everything down has helped get everything off your mind and you're feeling a bit calmer.

    So many of our members know how difficult this process can be so you're not alone and hopefully some of them will pop by soon to share their experiences and advice.

    I hope the medication you've been given is helping with your anxiety but if you feel you need more support whilst you wait for your CBT, then don't heistate in getting in touch with Anxiety UK.

    Fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator