Hi Monica

Sorry to hear you are having a worrying time.

My breast cancer was lobular so it is not such an obvious lump, I couldn't feel it until it was found on a mamogram .It was set back and not moveable.I think they can all appear differently.   

I did get called back quicker than they said though so hopefully that maybe the case for you.

Personally I would try and chase it up with the doctor if you haven't heard within about 10 days , you have to be your own advocate I have found.

keep pushing them x

Hi Minty

Thanks for your reply. I understand there's staffing problems at the moment but the wait is already so stressful.

How long ago was you diagnosed and how are you doing?

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Hi Monica,

I haven't had my appointment at the clinic yet but just wanted to say that I was advised it would potentially be 4 weeks too and thankfully it will be just shy of 3 weeks so not quite so bad. The waiting is horrible but there are lots of others on here in the same place x

Hi Monica

I noticed a larger than pea sized fairly smooth hard lump which doesn't move with skin indentation in my left breast immediately above the nipple on Fri 3rd Dec and went to my GP on Mon 6th Dec. I had Googled lumps and had been reassured most lumps are not cancer so felt quite calm until following my examination the nurse told me "good thing is if it's cancer you've caught it early and breast cancer is the best cancer to have because it's had the most money spent on research". Panic.

I was referred to the breast clinic & told my appointment could be up to 4 weeks - I was hoping the gave you a worst case scenario time frame; however, was horrified when my appointment was set for 20th Jan. Over 6 weeks of waiting, obsessing & worrying.

In that time, my lump has increased in size to the point it is visible to the eye. Ive also noticed a new lumpy bit in my armpit. 

I'm also terrified as my appointment nears of getting covid and having to go back to the top of the pile for another appointment. Id lose the plot if I had to wait another 6 weeks while this thing continues to grow.

Finding this forum helpful if for no other reason than to feel less alone

Vicki

Hi Vicki

The wait is awful. So glad you have your appointment but so sorry it's taken so long. I now have an appointment for 25th Jan. 

The appointnent can't come soon enough but at the same time not knowing means now and again I can convince myself it could still be nothing.

Google is good and bad. I feel like I would rather know everything and prepare myself but at the same time it really messes with your thought process.

I don't think my lump has grown but I think I can now feel more hard tissue around it than before, it's a very uneven odd square...ish shape. I feel like touching it will aggravate it in some way. I also keep hoping I'll wake up one day and it's just gone.

This forum is great for comfort and advice. It's so sad that so many people are dealing with this stuff.

I do hope it's good news for you on the 20th. I'm happy to chat as much as you like x

Morning Monica,

you sound just like me regarding Google and wanting the appointment ASAP. my appointment is also 25th. I'm finding the wait incredibly difficult. I'm going to ask if they have any cancellations this week although i highly doubt it.

let's hope the 25th is a lucky day.

I am also waiting for my appointment which is on the 19th.

My first sign was a stabbing pain in my breast which lasted 2 days, I have continued to have pain but more general sore/ache feeling. Anyway because of the pain I felt my breast and it felt much firmer than the other and then I found a hard lump. I also then had a pink area appear for a couple of days which has since disappeared.

Haven't been coping well so the doctor prescribed me diazepam which has taken the edge off but still cannot think about anything else. 

Hope we all hear good news soon xx

Hi Monica

Sorry to hear you have a long wait too. I discovered my breast lump on 12th Dec. Telephone consultation with GP on 13th, saw him f2f on 15th & got my appointment through on 17th Dec for 19th January. The wait has been awful. Thankfully I had Christmas in the middle so that was a bit of a welcome distraction but this last week or two has gone so unbelievably slow. And as someone else said, I'm so paranoid about getting covid & having to miss my appointment on Wednesday. I think I would go out of my mind. 
 

Obviously I'm still waiting but my lump is also in my left breast & feels deep inside, hard, long (not round) & kind of rooted. I don't feel it's grown any since I noticed it. 
 

While it's scary reading other peoples stories on here, its also really comforting just to know you're not alone at whatever stage we're  at. People are so helpful & honest & I really find that helps me. 

I'm just 2 days away from my appointment now & my anxiety is really kicking in! It can't come soon enough!

Best of luck & really hope you manage to get seen sooner x

Hi Vegmum

My appointment is also on 19th, we're almost there now but the wait is just horrible & I know exactly how you're feeling. Best of luck for Wednesday & keep us posted xx

The waiting is horrible isn't it, I go from thinking I should just enjoy the odd moments of hope to wanting Wednesday to come quicker. Goodluck to you too, Yes i will xx