You're not a drama queen, far from it.  Your mind is working overtime at the moment, it happens to most people in these circumstances. I've got a fibrodeanoma, had it for years so don't worry lots of them around and it's never been biopsied.  The consultant looked at it on ultrasound when it was discovered and although it shows on my mammograms, they can see compared to my previous tests that it hasn't really changed..  Depending on when your doctor referred you to the clinic, determines when you get your appointment, in my area the wait is around two weeks.  If it's more urgent, they phone you.  Ask your surgery what the wait time is, could be It's slightly longer in your area.  There are national standards for people to be seen once referred, but it really will depend on where you live.  As far as biopsies are concerned, that would be between you and the consultant and whether, after examining you they feel biopsy is the way to go.  Best of luck and try not to worry x

Thanks for your reply chillidog! 
I've been told it will be an urgent 2 week referral which I think has set of my anxiety a bit as from what I can see online people under the age of 30 don't usually get urgent referrals for new lumps. 
i suffer from mild anxiety anyway so don't think this is helping at all on top of the thought of asking for time off work which is usually prohibited during term time. 
I've just messaged my boss asking for her to call me on Tuesday after the bank holiday which means I have to explain the situation to her. I keep downplaying it a bit to family and friends saying I'm sure everything will be fine and that they think they are fibroadenomas but it's not helping to stop my brain from working in over drive! 
she did only feel them but I'm sure she knows exactly what she is talking about I just keep panicking thinking I'm going to be one of the unlucky minority! 
 

on a very paranoid side note would it be a good idea to look at life insurance before the chance of being diagnosed with something? It's something I've been meaning to do for a while but could never justify the extra 'bill' but now I'm worried if I was to have cancer any quotes for life insurance would go through the roof! 
 

i know, I know. I'm really being over the top :cry:

I suffer with anxiety too which makes everything worse.  Look at it from this point of view, you don't know anything for certain until you have your appointment. I know it's easy to say but stop looking things up on the internet, as it will only scare you more and the vast majority of stuff may not apply to your case.  You've got some lumps which need investigating, some people like me go to to clinic without lumps and they find breast cancer.  It's not a linear process with one size fits all hence my advice to stop looking on the internet.  The consultant and breast nurse will tell you more at clinic and whatever it is, they will come up with a treatment plan.  I understand the anxiety you feel and just want your appointment so you can be told what it is but making yourself more anxious won't help you.  It is what it is unfortunately but whatever the outcome, the staff at breast clinics are there to help.  Try and do something to take your mind off it.  Not sure about insurance as sometimes, once you're referred for investigation, prices go up.  All the best and don't panic.

Hi chilli dog 

Hope you are ok , try not to run away with bad thoughts we all do it we can't help it I hope all will go well , sorry to but in on your post .

I took out a private medical insurance in March as my friend had been diagnosed with BC never thought I'd use it but in June I was also diagnosed it's the best thing ever 1st appointment knew I had cancer in 40 mins just needed clarification on biopsy 7 days later back to clinic had operation 7 days later another op 2 weeks later so quick it's unreal also awaiting if I need chemo they will do this all in your home take blood send a courier to collect blood ect it's not expensive it's cheaper than my take away a week, I really hope you will be ok and wish you the best virtual hugs Lara xx. 

Hi Kayleigh 

I just saw a thread similar to yours the lady name is teacher and mum I thibk her story is similar to yours hioe this helps xx 

Hi Laraj I tried to search for teacherandmum but nothing came up thanks for recommending the thread though! Xx

Let me try and find it again I'm useless on This site x 

It's teacher and mam sorry not mum x

The thread is fibrodenamas turned out to be cancer or something like that , hope it's not the case for you but hope you can get some clarification, sorry about spelling lol good luck big hugs take care x

Hello Kayleighb7306, 

This is the thread [@laraj]‍ suggested you have a look at: Fibroadenoma turned out to be cancer? 

I hope it helps! 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator