Lumps in both breasts: referred to the breast clinic

I went to my doctor today as I felt a lump in the top of my left breast, which seemed to be quite large. She confirmed there was a large immobile mass and also felt a smaller lump at the side that hurt a little and another small lump on my right breast that I had no idea about. I have been referred to the breast clinic and will be seen within two weeks. Has anyone had a similar experience? I'm not really sure what I'm looking for on here, I guess I'm just sharing. I don't feel overly emotional, at present I don't really feel anything. I guess deep down I am though or I wouldn't be posting on here. Although my family know about it, it feels difficult speaking to them as I don't want to upset and worry them. I think I'm just looking for people that relate and have been through the two week wait. Thanks for reading! X

  • Hello Astala2019, 

    A warm welcome to Cancer Chat. You've come to the right place to talk to other ladies who have been through this before and who have been previously referred to the breast clinic. It's good that you will be seen within two weeks and it won't be long now until your appointment at the breast clinic. 

    I thought I would share with you information from Breast Cancer Now on what to expect at a breast clinic appointment. It will tell you more about what typically happens during your appointment. Many people on here will be able relate to how difficult the 2 week wait can be and how long it can feel. As you said, sometimes it's hard to talk to family about this and this is why coming to the forum and meeting others who have been through this themselves can help. Try and keep well away from the unreliable Dr Google while you are waiting as looking things up will only make you worry more. There are helpful tips on this page to help you cope while waiting for important news. 

    I will now let other members of our forum who have been through this process before come and say hello and share their experience with you. It helps to talk to others who understand what you are going through. I have added the words 'referred to the breast clinic' to the title of your post so that others who have been referred to the breast clinic before can spot your thread more easily and share their story with you. 

    I hope it all goes well for you - best of luck for your appointment. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator