Breast clinic - what to expect?

Hi

 

ive got my apt letter through for next week after finding 2 lumps in my armpit. The referral letter said it would outline what tests I was having in the apt letter but it doesn't and no indication of time. 
 

my friend attended a clinic in the neighbouring trust and was there hours. She had 2 scans, had to wait for someone to review each scan and then had to speak to a consultant although hers was a cyst. 
 

I'm 30 so read I'd probably have an ultrasound? Rather than mammogram? My mum died of breast cancer as well, so unsure if that changes things
 

just need an idea of what to expect really or what is the norm? I was going to make the time back at work but thinking if it's going to be hours I should book it off

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  • I didn't book the day off work but ended up calling in sick for the rest of the afternoon because I had biopsy's (6 in total) and wasn't feeling my best to go back in! 
    I had an initial appointment with a nurse who felt my breast to check for the lump that I found and then sent me for an ultrasound (I'm also 30), they found a lump on the ultrasound and done the biopsy's there and then. I then went home and was told I would get a call with my results. I think I was in the hospital for around an hour and a half in total. 

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  • I didn't book the day off work but ended up calling in sick for the rest of the afternoon because I had biopsy's (6 in total) and wasn't feeling my best to go back in! 
    I had an initial appointment with a nurse who felt my breast to check for the lump that I found and then sent me for an ultrasound (I'm also 30), they found a lump on the ultrasound and done the biopsy's there and then. I then went home and was told I would get a call with my results. I think I was in the hospital for around an hour and a half in total. 

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