Urgent referral for breast lump

Hi all,

I’m new here, hope you’re all doing ok - thanks for reading my post. 

it’s 2.40am and having real trouble sleeping at the moment as the panic has set in - I’ve been ok up until now.

I noticed some lumpy areas in my left breast and got an appointment last Friday at the docs, who have referred me to the breast clinic under the 2 week period (still awaiting an appointment). 

in 2021, I found a lumpy area in my right breast in the inner lower quadrant and had a ultrasound which revealed it was a lipoma. I mentioned this to the doc last Friday who didn’t examine this breast. I have now realised that what I assumed was the lipoma in the same area is now possibly an additional hard lump and I’m now worrying myself silly - I don’t remember the lipoma feeling so hard but have assumed for a long time it was the original lipoma. 

I know it’s worth awaiting my appointment at the breast clinic  rather than going back to the doctors as they can’t do anything, it’s just trying to manage the anxiety and the horrible spiralling thoughts.

please let me know if you have any tips for handling the worry for anyone else in the same boat - thanks for reading my early morning ramblings!

love to you all x

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  • Morning all 

    Same as you all went to see doctor on Friday had letter today for breat clinic week today 

    Is ut normal for appointment to come so fast 

    I found one lump in right upper side of breast but during doctor exam found a further 2 in arm pit can not get it off my brain and had a melt down friday night 

  • Hi Missty,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. The appointment should come through within 2 weeks from the date of referral. Some areas take a little longer than this, due to pressure of work. There is no great significance as to how soon you are seen - they usually fit you in for the first available appointment. This is always an anxious wait, so you will find that the sooner you are seen, the easier it is to cope.

    Try to keep yourself occupied with a pastime or work - it does help to take your mind off things. It is not unusual to suffer all sorts of emotional changes at this time and to cry a lot. Don't worry about the tears - crying is a great stress reliever.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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  • Hi Missty,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. The appointment should come through within 2 weeks from the date of referral. Some areas take a little longer than this, due to pressure of work. There is no great significance as to how soon you are seen - they usually fit you in for the first available appointment. This is always an anxious wait, so you will find that the sooner you are seen, the easier it is to cope.

    Try to keep yourself occupied with a pastime or work - it does help to take your mind off things. It is not unusual to suffer all sorts of emotional changes at this time and to cry a lot. Don't worry about the tears - crying is a great stress reliever.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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