Urgent referral to breast clinic 6 - 8 week wait

I found a hard lump on 20/04 had an appointment with GP the next day and told I would be referred to the breast clinic within the two week waiting standard. I received a letter on the Saturday stating if I had not heard 25/04 to call them, which I did only to be told to wait and they would contact me. I have since called again this time I was informed about the 6 - 8 week wait. 
 

This lump on my right breast is hard, attached and around 3cm, the referral was urgent and supspected not symptomatic. I am 38 with no history of breast cancer, I am just wondering if anyone was in a similar situation and what they decided to do? Should I wait for this referral or book private? 
 

Sorry to ramble, thanks in advance Jx 
 

 

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  • Hi mintchocchip 

    I am sorry to hear your appointment is taking so long as the waiting is the worst part. I have mine next week and I'm so nervous but at the same time just want to get it over with so I can move forward. 
    I have good and bad days like you. Some days I'm completely fine thinking everything will be ok then other days my anxiety is through the roof and I can barely make it through the day thinking the absolute worst. 
     

    Is ringing the clinic every day or every other day an option for a cancellation? When I went to my gp she said they were really busy and I could be waiting up to 6 weeks for an appointment. Luckily I got mine within the 2 weeks.

    I do hope you manage to get an appointment soon!

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  • Hi mintchocchip 

    I am sorry to hear your appointment is taking so long as the waiting is the worst part. I have mine next week and I'm so nervous but at the same time just want to get it over with so I can move forward. 
    I have good and bad days like you. Some days I'm completely fine thinking everything will be ok then other days my anxiety is through the roof and I can barely make it through the day thinking the absolute worst. 
     

    Is ringing the clinic every day or every other day an option for a cancellation? When I went to my gp she said they were really busy and I could be waiting up to 6 weeks for an appointment. Luckily I got mine within the 2 weeks.

    I do hope you manage to get an appointment soon!

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