Hi KateG,

It is totally understandable that you are feeling anxious.

I have recently been to the hospital for a few mammograms, ultra sound and biopsy and then a repeat biopsy via the mammogram machine. Unfortunately, I was not allowed to take anyone in with me. Try not to worry too much as the staff at the hospital are very nice to you and put you at ease. You could check with your hospital as some may vary (I'm in the north of England).

Hope everything goes well for you and remember, we are all in this together.

Hi KateG,

I am sorry to hear that you are also going through this.

I have my appointment tomorrow and have been told I can't take anyone with me. I also enquired privately and was also told I would have to go alone via that route.

Sending love.

Xx

Good luck tomorrow sending you love and support 

Thank you SusieCH. Same for you on Thursday xx

For your initial appointment they normally ask you to attend alone but if you have to go back for results you are normally allowed to take someone with you xx wishing you the best of luck xx

*crystal*

Hi there

I am 33, two little ones and found a few small masses (I think they aren't quite lumps as I imagine lumps to be this neat ball like shape, mine are quite irregular and fixed) and I have an appointment in two weeks for a check.

My hospital letter didnt make any mention of whether or not I can bring someone, but there was a number to call in case of questions. Maybe yours has somethinf similar? 

I was referred early December and so far every appointment i have had to attend alone .There was also no visiting for inpatients either. I think they have just started allowing limited visiting at my trust again so I am hoping appointments will allow you to take someone with you again . I think it depends where you live in the country , they all seem to have different rules . I am in west yorkshire .Also I am gyne so I dont know if which clinic you are attending makes a difference .Lets hope everything is back to normal soon

Hello 

I completely understand your anxiety, I've recently had an urgent referral for a lump in my left breast and I'm really concerned about it. I actually feel a little silly posting on here - I feel like I'm being a hypochondriac, but I can't speak to my husband (he worries too much) and I haven't told anyone else, I don't want my family and friends to worry. 

I'm 40, and over the last 5 or so years I've had issues with my right breast - pain, lumpiness and a swollen lymph node that was picked up via mammogram 4 years ago. I've just got used to the fact my breast is lumpy and I don't think much of it anymore. I've also been on HRT for 10 years and know it can affect breast tissue. 

However a few months ago I noticed a small firm lump in my left breast which seems attached and not particularly moveable. I thought it would maybe go away so didn't bother to see the Dr until last week. The lump is now bigger, rough feeling and there seems to be additional tissue swelling beside it, which is an odd shape. My breast is also a little swollen. 
 

I have a hospital appointment on 19th, but I'm convinced that something is wrong this time. It just feels different. I wish I could find a way to not think about it.

I wasn't. It's probably for the best re everyone's safety but it can be hard to be alone. 
I found the first appointment to be quite fast and the nurses and staff very kind. I brought things to distract me from worry--a game on my phone and a book. I am also a seaside girl! Hope it all goes well.