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Breast clinic appointment

Gttt89
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Hey,

I went to the breast clinic just over a week ago as I have a lump in my armpit. The consultant said it is an enlarged lymph node likely caused by the covid vaccine. I'm still unsure about this as my vaccine was in the other arm and quite a while ago now. Anyway. He asked me to go back in about 6 weeks to make sure it has gone down.

I got an appointment letter for 6 weeks time for a re scan but today I have just received another letter for a consultation with the doctor a week after the scan? Is this standard procedure? Confused why they would make me an appointment to see him in person before they have even done the ultrasound? Has anyone else had this?

Anxiety been going through the roof not sure I can wait 6 weeks

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  • Hello Gttt89

    I'm sorry to hear that you're attending the breast clinic at the moment for some checks on a lump that you've recently found. It's understandable that you may be feeling anxious about things. 

    If I'm understanding your post correctly then you've been given an appointment for a follow-up ultrasound in 6 weeks' time and you've now received another appointment with the Consultant a week later. 

    Given that you have a date for the ultrasound it makes sense that the clinic would book you an appointment for the results, particularly if your ultrasound appointment is just for that scan and not to see the Consultant that same day. I'm sure they will want to make sure that they can give you as much clear information as they can and to hopefully put your mind at rest at the follow-up. 

    In the meantime, if you'd like to chat things through with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. I'm sure they will be happy to offer any information and reassurance that they can. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Gttt89

    I'm sorry to hear that you're attending the breast clinic at the moment for some checks on a lump that you've recently found. It's understandable that you may be feeling anxious about things. 

    If I'm understanding your post correctly then you've been given an appointment for a follow-up ultrasound in 6 weeks' time and you've now received another appointment with the Consultant a week later. 

    Given that you have a date for the ultrasound it makes sense that the clinic would book you an appointment for the results, particularly if your ultrasound appointment is just for that scan and not to see the Consultant that same day. I'm sure they will want to make sure that they can give you as much clear information as they can and to hopefully put your mind at rest at the follow-up. 

    In the meantime, if you'd like to chat things through with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. I'm sure they will be happy to offer any information and reassurance that they can. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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