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Found a lump and can’t get a docs appointment

charleyk
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Hi everyone.

I found a lump in my breast a few days ago and I have rang my doctors every morning and can't get an appoinment. By the time I actually get through all the appointments are gone. I have told the receptionist what I'd like the appoinment for on hope they could squeeze me in but no. She told me to try my local walk in centre which actually isn't a walk in centre anymore and have to ring for appointments and the same thing fully booked.

Im 40 this year and my mum had breast cancer when she was 41. I'm trying not to worry or stress as I know a lump could be many different things. But the longer I have to wait the more I'm starting to worry.  What should I do? If I can't get an appoinment tomorrow again then I have to wait all over weekend x

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    Totally unacceptable. 

    I just can't fathom a scenario when a lump in your breast is not considered urgent for an appointment.

    I know all surgeries will be different but when I had breast symptom (nipple discharge rather than a lump) I called my GP at 4.00pm had a call back within half hour and was seen before they closed at 6.00pm the same day.

     

    I really hope you get an appointment soon and perhaps go with the advice of previous reply and turn up at the surgery. 

    Take care x

     

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    Totally unacceptable. 

    I just can't fathom a scenario when a lump in your breast is not considered urgent for an appointment.

    I know all surgeries will be different but when I had breast symptom (nipple discharge rather than a lump) I called my GP at 4.00pm had a call back within half hour and was seen before they closed at 6.00pm the same day.

     

    I really hope you get an appointment soon and perhaps go with the advice of previous reply and turn up at the surgery. 

    Take care x

     

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    I'm an ex GP with cancer. The GPs will want to see you urgently. The vast majority of breast lumps are nothing to worry about but you need seeing and almost certainly a referral for a scan.

    Most GP surgeries have ecconsult usually seen same day by GP. If you can speak to receptionist say you think you have breast cancer and need a same day appointment. If she refuses ask to speak to GP or practice manager. 

    It's probably nothing to worry about but you need to know that for sure,  especially with your family history.

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