4 Week Wait for Breast Clinic Appt

Hello

I don't really have a question, just need to say hello & connect with others in the same situation as only my husband knows at the moment.

I found a lump in my left breast recently. Saw GP last week & he referred me to the Breast Clinic on the 2ww, however my appointment has come through & isn't until 19th January which is over 4 weeks after my referral. My letter states "4a, 4b, 4c, 4d - CANCER Suspected" & my GP said if I hadn't heard within 2 weeks I must let him know. I asked if Christmas was likely to delay things & he said no & he hoped I would be seen before Christmas. 

I don't know what to do. I'm obviously extremely worried & I tried phoning the clinic this morning to see if I could get a cancellation or move it forward but they said they are completely booked up.

I was referred to the clinic 10 years ago when I found a small round lump which turned out to be a cyst. But this lump feels very different, it's much deeper in my breast & feels rooted. I'm so worried & having to wait so long is really adding to an already stressful situation

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  • Hi, 

    I hope you 

     

    I was just wondering if you ever found out what the 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d - CANCER Suspected meant?

     

    I went to the doctors on Monday with a swollen, painful left breast which has an imovable lump. The lump doesn't stick out but not sure if that because of the swelling. I have an appointment of 1st March but my letter said the same as yours and just wondered if you had found out what it meant.

     

    I hope you are keeping well. I am completely freeked out at the moment and even though I told myself not to google things its easier said than done. 

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  • Hi, 

    I hope you 

     

    I was just wondering if you ever found out what the 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d - CANCER Suspected meant?

     

    I went to the doctors on Monday with a swollen, painful left breast which has an imovable lump. The lump doesn't stick out but not sure if that because of the swelling. I have an appointment of 1st March but my letter said the same as yours and just wondered if you had found out what it meant.

     

    I hope you are keeping well. I am completely freeked out at the moment and even though I told myself not to google things its easier said than done. 

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