2WW referral today very scared

I have chronic health anxiety. On Saturday. I felt a thickening / lump in right breast. Prodded, poked and googled all weekend. Managed to get a gp appointment this morning. Gp can feel thickening and has referred me to breast clinic. Now my mind is in overdrive, even more so than before. I didn't routinely do checks so terrified that I could have cancer and its been there for ages and spread. I know, I know Dr Google is no good  for anyone. But my health anxiety is so severe. I am 49 and have been taking HRT patches for 2 years now. I asked my GP what they thought and they were very non committal but did say they refer everyone and take no risks. Said they would try and fast track my referral because of my mental health. I am very scared. Just want to reach out to some people 

  • Hi Miska 

     

    I have been referred  too today for a lump. 

    I have been before to the clinic all was ok but lump feels different this time. 

     

    My GP booked me an appointment there and then for 25th so not long away. She said didn't feel alarming but they can't really tell . 

     

    Sending love 

  • Hi miska & Vicky 

    welcome 

    Sorry that you find yourself here 

    I had breast cancer last July I no the worry you are going through however I'm fully back to normal life now like it never happened 

    just to tell you not all Brest lumps turn out to be cancer only 2 in ten breast clinic appointments turn out bad news .

    stay here for support and help let us no how you get on 

    big hugs love Lara ️

     

  • Hey Vickycos

    I really wanted GP to say it's nothing to worry about. But she said to say that would give me false hope. I guess that's fair enough...but reading between the lines is very easy.

     

    I am waiting for my appointment to come through. How was your experience at the clinic. Honestly I am so scared.

    Xx

     

     

  • Thanks Lara. 

    So pleased that you are recovered.

    I know all the medical things it could and couldn't be google is great for that. But I just feel numb with fear. Worried how long this lump has been there and I can imagine getting the worst news.

    Xx

     

  • Miska 

    bless you I really do understand and nothing puts your mind at ease it's  awful time for you 

    how long before you get seen ? 
     

    for me I never felt any lump just a heaviness so I went for a check and so lucky I did 

    love Lara ️

  • One of my work colleagues found a lump last Monday she was so beside herself and couldn't wait she booked a private clinic for Friday and it was a cyst but was seen in 4 days she did pay £500 but worth it 

    love Lara ️

  • Hi Lara

    I am waiting for an appointment. The GP said they would note my health anxiety on the referral which may speed things up.

    Trying to resist the urge to prod and poke. How long did it take for you to get your results after being seen? Xx

  • I went private 

    so on first appointment I was told it was suspicious and 7 days later it was confirmed 

    I think nhs is 2 to 3 week wait for results 

    love Lara ️

  • Have you got a private medical at work or anything ? 
    I sent private but didn't pay as my insurance coveted it all and my operations 

    love lara ️

  • Hi Lara 

    Thanks for your post it is so lovely of you to take the time to let people know your experience and its so good to know you habe come out the other end well  ! ️ 

     

    Hi Miska , 

    At the clinic , it's like a one stop shop where you see a consultant,  have a mammogram and an ultrasound.  I didn't have a biopsy previously but others were having them too. Then you go back to rhe consultant. Very efficient,  lots of people in the same boat but of course a bit scary

     I hope your appointment comes soon xx