Hi, I’m 38 and found a lump it lumps, can’t tell, seen my GP Wednesday afternoon and she had also put in a 2 week referral, i recieved a letter this morning to say somebody will be in touch from my local breast clinic which had advised me if I don’t hear anything by Mon 11 to call them. It might be worth giving them a ring. I’m also terrified as my GP didn’t exactly put my mind at ease in my appointment but the waiting is torture, we should keep each other updated x

Hey Lebell!

thanks for posting on the this thread. It sounds like we are in a similar position awaiting our appointments at the breast clinic. I gave them a ring and they advised it’s likely to be in a few weeks time due to backlog. I hope you hear from your local clinic asap so you can get seen and put your mind at ease. 

this waiting around period feels awful doesn’t it? I feel so sick and scared. Sending you love and lots of positive vibes. Ensure you keep yourself busy and do lots of nice things for yourself. Feel free to message and keep us updated. Xx

At least you received a letter quickly. Tomorrow it will be a week since I saw my GP and I haven't heard anything. 

Im trying to stay positive. Thinking that it's just a cyst. But then there's a niggling feeling that it might not. Please, let us know how you get on!

I’m the same keep trying to convince myself it’s a cyst of some kind but then I also know it’s quite hard, doesn’t move, and not painful, along with the indent when I lift my arm I’m not positive, but hey until we all know different we should all try to think positive.

it’s strange how different it is in different areas for response and wait times, I had a letter from the breast clinic 2 days after my GP appointment just saying I should hear about my appointment by 11th, so I suppose I should thank myself lucky I’ve at least heard something at least. I will let you all know any updates once I ring them if I don’t hear anything tomorrow xx

Hi, just a quick update, I rang the referral breast clinic this morning and they have booked me my appointment for Wednesday morning….so glad I’ve not long to wait but at the same time I’m wondering what my referral said since theyve managed to get me in so quick. Hope you’re doing ok and managing not to think about it too much. I will keep you updated after my appointment xx

It’s great that they are seeing you so quickly . It is supposed to be a 2 week referral time but some people are waiting up to 8 weeks . Please don’t read anything into the quick referral , the sooner it’s checked the sooner you can get on . I wish you all the best x

I received my appointment for the 3rd of October. 

Hi Lebell,

I am delighted to hear that you now have an appointment and that you don't have long to wait for it. Don't overthink the fact that you've got this so quickly. Cancellations come up frequently and they are glad to fill them - you probably just phoned at the right time. I hope that all goes well for you.

Please let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Snoopydoo,

I am glad to hear that you too have got your appointment through. You have a bit of a wait still, but I hope that it all goes well for you. Don't forget to let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi, thank I will definitely update you all xx

Hi all, hope you’re all doing ok. I have been away for a couple of days so just catching up with messages now. Snoopydoo & Lebell, I am pleased to hear that you have both heard from your clinics and that you have had appointments come through. Best of luck for yours today Lebell, I will be thinking of you and hope it all goes smoothly and puts your mind at ease. You’ve got this! Still waiting to hear from the clinic for my appointment but will chase them up again at the end of the week if no contact. 

xx

Hi everyone, hope you are all doing ok. I phoned up the referral line for the 4th time and success, I have an appointment at the breast clinic tomorrow morning at 11am, so will keep you all updated. Hope you’re all managing to have a good week xx

Hi everyone, hope you are all doing ok. I phoned up the referral line for the 4th time and success, I have an appointment at the breast clinic tomorrow morning at 11am, so will keep you all updated. Hope you’re all managing to have a good week xx

Hi Sandpiper,

awww amazing that’s fab news glad you’ve finally got sorted with an appointment and glad you don’t have to wait too long. I’m also there tomorrow to get my results, the breast nurse rang today to say they will definitely be done for my appointment tomorrow and she seemed quite upbeat, taking it as a good sign.

keep us updated on how it goes tomorrow xx

Thank you :) oooh hospital days for the pair of us. Best of luck for tomorrow and that’s really good news that the breast nurse sounded upbeat. Hope all goes well and please keep us updated. This really is such a wonderful chat forum, really helps me feel less alone - you’re all amazing! Xx

Good luck ladies. I have just had an urgent referral made by gp it’s so worrying.

Ruby 
welcome 

good luck for your appointment love Lara xx 

Thank you 

Hi Sandpiper,

I hope that you enjoyed your few days away. I am delighted to hear that you have an appointment for tomorrow. I shall be thinking of you and hope that it goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hey everyone,

Thanks all for your kindness and well wishes today. I saw the consultant at the hospital who examined me and didn’t seem particularly concerned. Thinks the lump in the right is still the Lipoma and the lumps in the left are possibly fibrous breast tissue.

I will be having an ultrasound in 2-3 weeks to confirm. The consultant said that he didn’t believe them to be anything sinister. I’ll keep you updated on the ultrasound in a couple of weeks. 

If anyone else is having their appointment soon or is worried and needs to chat, please let us know. Happy to listen xx

Sandpiper 

that’s great news , happy to hear good news you will sleep better tonight that’s for sure xx 

it’s Friday good excuse to open that wine now xx. 

Hi that’s great news hopefully your ultrasound will just confirm it, at least they aren’t concerned and you can rest your mind a bit, we’re all still here if you need to talk or get anxious xx

Hi Lara and Lebell,

Thanks so much, really kind of you. Will keep you posted on the Ultrasound in 2-3 weeks xx