I’m on the same position as you. Waiting for an appointment to x 

I’m usually a very practical person. Don’t stress about myself much but keep getting this niggling feeling there’s something wrong. I waited a few weeks before I went to the doctor in case it was hormonal. I had a hysterectomy 7 years ago and started HRT 2-3 years ago so don’t get periods. 
I hope you don’t need to wait too long to be seen and get some answers. The wait is always hard for patients. 
I try not to think about it too much but it niggles away at the back of my mind. I’m sure my partner feels the same. 
I told him he wasn’t to worry or freak out when I told him I had a lump. I’m trying to make sure he’s not too worried. His previous partner died from a rare form of cancer and I know he’s thinking it’s going to happen again. That’s why I didn’t tell him about finding the lump. I assumed the doctor would see me and reassure me it was totally normal 

I’m usually a very practical person. Don’t stress about myself much but keep getting this niggling feeling there’s something wrong. I waited a few weeks before I went to the doctor in case it was hormonal. I had a hysterectomy 7 years ago and started HRT 2-3 years ago so don’t get periods. 
I hope you don’t need to wait too long to be seen and get some answers. The wait is always hard for patients. 
I try not to think about it too much but it niggles away at the back of my mind. I’m sure my partner feels the same. 
I told him he wasn’t to worry or freak out when I told him I had a lump. I’m trying to make sure he’s not too worried. His previous partner died from a rare form of cancer and I know he’s thinking it’s going to happen again. That’s why I didn’t tell him about finding the lump. I assumed the doctor would see me and reassure me it was totally normal 

That can’t be easy. I hope you get seen soon and someone can put your mind at rest. I know it’s difficult though 

Hi sr160478,

A very warm welcome to our forum. 

Unfortunately, being a nurse at the receiving end of medical care is very different from one giving the care. You have done the right thing by getting this investigated.

I am so sorry to hear that your partner has already had this journey with his previous partner and can understand why you have found it so difficult to tell him. You should get an appointment within 2 weeks from the date of referral. It is normal for most breast concerns to be referred on the urgent pathway, so don't let that concern you particularly. I know that this is an anxious wait, but only 2 people, out of every 10 referred to the clinic, will get a cancer diagnosis. Many lumps turn out to be cysts or fibrous changes.

Please keep in touch and let us know when you get your appointment through. In the meantime, we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx