2ww breast referral wait and symptoms

Hi, 

I'm 38 and two weeks ago found a palpable hard lump in my left breast. Really quite scared. Waiting on clinic appt. I've had a letter saying if I've not heard by last Friday then to call, but when I call they say you 'you'll hear with an appt in the next 7-14 days'. 
 

Any ideas how long the process actually takes? 
 

Also wanted to ask about other symptoms? I've been having night sweats - not drenching or every night, but enough to wake me up a couple of times a week. And feeling nauseous, but wonder if that's the anxiety? 
Anyone else had similar symptoms pre diagnosis? 
 

thanks x

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  • I went to the breast clinic yesterday for my two week wait appointment, the doctor was really nice she couldn't quite believe the amount of surgery lve had fortunately all benign, but it's been over the last 40; years! More scar than breast tissue on the left, she gave me a prescription for tamoxifen and referral to pain clinic hoping that they help. Instead of the usual off you go she has made me a 3 month appointment to see how l get on.. 
    my dr made my appointment during my visit to the surgery for two weeks, and gave it to me., sounds like the hospital is looking at your referral to decide how urgent it is before sending an appointment. They seem to have different ways of making appointments in different areas, 

    your night sweats could be anxiety it's hard not too be worried about visiting the breast clinic for the first time and waiting doesn't help. I hope you have your appointment soon.  I was surprised how many patients had taken a friend with them the surgeon said that they have relaxed the Covid restrictions a bit now, and they are slowly getting back to normal clinic visits. Last year it was strictly no extra people in the hospital at all 

    take care 

    Susie 

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  • I went to the breast clinic yesterday for my two week wait appointment, the doctor was really nice she couldn't quite believe the amount of surgery lve had fortunately all benign, but it's been over the last 40; years! More scar than breast tissue on the left, she gave me a prescription for tamoxifen and referral to pain clinic hoping that they help. Instead of the usual off you go she has made me a 3 month appointment to see how l get on.. 
    my dr made my appointment during my visit to the surgery for two weeks, and gave it to me., sounds like the hospital is looking at your referral to decide how urgent it is before sending an appointment. They seem to have different ways of making appointments in different areas, 

    your night sweats could be anxiety it's hard not too be worried about visiting the breast clinic for the first time and waiting doesn't help. I hope you have your appointment soon.  I was surprised how many patients had taken a friend with them the surgeon said that they have relaxed the Covid restrictions a bit now, and they are slowly getting back to normal clinic visits. Last year it was strictly no extra people in the hospital at all 

    take care 

    Susie 

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