Hello,

I just wanted to make contact after reading your post. I know 9 out of 10 referrals to breast clinic turn out not to be cancer and for those that are, the waiting time makes little difference to the stage of cancer. I know I waited about 6 weeks for the result of my mammogram last year but although I had BC it had barely changed when I eventually got to go to the breast clinic. That doesn't help when you're waiting though and the anxiety can be debilitating, it's awful. I can only say what I would do and that is, if you are able to afford it, go private at least for the diagnostic tests. IF they do think it's cancer they'll tell you there and then and they're rarely wrong as experts who see this every day. Once diagnosed, you can be referred back to the NHS for treatment and they will swing into action. My friend did this as she was so anxious about her symptoms, the wait was making her ill. Its your decision like I said, some people handle things better than others. Do let us know how you get on, there's a great bunch of people in here who will support you if you need it. 

Take care 

Jane x

Thank you for all your kind messages, it's nice to know there are good people around it's just a shame you come across them in these circumstances. It makes me more emotional. 
 

I have spoken with the original GP I spoke to another and basically they say to just wait rather than be referred elsewhere. I also rang about private but the don't really give you a price for a biopsy and I think it will just get way to expensive to afford. 
 

One minute I think everything will be okay, then the next I can't help but think the worst. 

Everyone says the same! One minute you're feeling positive, the next you're planning your own funeral. It's a rollercoaster and it's exhausting. I'm 6 months on from my treatment now and had to get help from my GP for the anxiety which has helped enormously. It's learning to go with the flow and not stress about things you can't control which is easier said than done. Hopefully, you'll have the all clear but we are here for you whatever

Everyone says the same! One minute you're feeling positive, the next you're planning your own funeral. It's a rollercoaster and it's exhausting. I'm 6 months on from my treatment now and had to get help from my GP for the anxiety which has helped enormously. It's learning to go with the flow and not stress about things you can't control which is easier said than done. Hopefully, you'll have the all clear but we are here for you whatever