Waiting for urgent breast clinic referral

Hi all

first time posting on here but just looking for a bit of reassurance I think. I developed a rash under my breasts back in September and, as I’m overweight, thought it was due to the skin chafing (despite the fact I’ve never experienced this before, even in peak summer). I waited a few weeks and then went to the doctor when it hadn’t gone. She prescribed me an anti fungal cream but also did a swab, which came back showing a bacterial infection. I’ve since been on a huge variety of creams and a course of antibiotics and oral anti fungal tablets- none of which have made any difference. The rash has largely disappeared on the left but is still there and very angry on the right. 
In addition to the rash I have a lot of breast pain, mainly on the right side, and also have clear discharge from the nipple on the right. Also every now and then I get an intense burning feeling in the right nipple, which lasts for a few hours and nothing can relieve. 
I was referred to the breast clinic under the urgent 2 week referral but it was just before Christmas, so I haven’t heard anything.
Im freaking myself out googling etc, even though I know I shouldn’t, and am worried about inflammatory breast cancer or Paget’s disease (although the nipple doesn’t have the typical pagets appearance).  
Any advice would be gladly received. 
many thanks for reading 

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  • Welcome to the forum Sbll31 although I'm sorry for the worry and stress your symptoms are causing.

    I hope it won't be long until your appointment comes through for the breast clinic but whilst you wait I wanted to share some information we have about urgent referrals. I hope this eases your mind slightly and that the tips and advice given in this article will help keep your nerves at bay.

    Many of our members know how tough it can be waiting for referrals so you're not alone and hopefully some of them will be along soon to offer you their support and advice.

    We're thinking of you Sbll31 and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Welcome to the forum Sbll31 although I'm sorry for the worry and stress your symptoms are causing.

    I hope it won't be long until your appointment comes through for the breast clinic but whilst you wait I wanted to share some information we have about urgent referrals. I hope this eases your mind slightly and that the tips and advice given in this article will help keep your nerves at bay.

    Many of our members know how tough it can be waiting for referrals so you're not alone and hopefully some of them will be along soon to offer you their support and advice.

    We're thinking of you Sbll31 and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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