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 

Hey Missty,

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you’re having a tough time with worry.

like others have said, it’s all very normal to receive your referral very quickly. I received a referral review letter in the post the day after my doctors appointment, but then it took a few weeks to get my appointment (due to the waitlist in my area and recent strikes) whereas others received their appointments much quicker than me. 

I’m pleased you’ve managed to get an appointment so soon, but please don’t read anything into this. 

it’s incredibly hard to focus on anything else when you’re so anxious, but honestly, having a good cry and getting those emotions out are so important. I hope you have a good support network around you - do try and keep yourself busy if you can. Watch a few episodes of something to take your mind off things or take yourself out for a lovely walk somewhere pretty and soak up nature. 

Let us know how you get on, we are all here to chat anytime xx

Hi Katiee,

Avery warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear that you find yourself in the unenviable position of waiting for a breast clinic appointment. This is always a worrying time - most of us would agree that it is the worst time of our cancer journey. Irrespective of the outcome, you will find it easier to cope with once you know what you are dealing with. I am glad to hear that your GP wasn't concerned when she saw you. Whilst she noticed that your nipple was slightly inverted and you weren't aware of this, it may have always been the case and may be nothing to worry about. Your appointment will usually come through within 2 weeks from the date of referral, although it can take a little longer in some areas.

I agree with Sandpiper, google is nobody's friend at this stage and we usually advise people to try and resist the temptation and steer clear. You are certainly not alone. We all know exactly what you are going through and are always here for you. At your age it is less likely to be cancer, but sadly, not impossible. However the statistics are still good. Out of every 10 people who attend the breast clinic, only 2 will get a cancer diagnosis. Not all lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be benign cysts, fibrous or hormonal changes.

When you attend the clinic, you are likely to have an ultrasound, which will show up any soft tissue changes in your breast. If something even slightly suspicious is found, you may then have a biopsy. If you need a biopsy, there is usually another delay of 1-2 weeks to get the results. This is the test that detects whether or not there are any cancer cells in the altered tissues.

I hope that your appointment comes through soon and that nothing untoward is found. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Sandpiper

Good luck for tomorrow. I have been trying to keep busy to distract the thoughts. I took baby to my mom and dads today to get out of house as was on my own so the thoughts start and felt down today. I am hoping mine is a one stop check don’t think I could wait more than I have already to find out what is going on. It is a strange one though as part of me wants to get it over and another part doesn’t want to know as if it’s not good news it will change my whole life and all around me . 

I feel exactly the same about wanting to know, but dreading knowing at the same time. I keep thinking about what I might have to tell my kids, friends etc, and it doesn’t bear thinking about really. I feel I’m just waiting for my life to change in two days when I get my results  - horrible, isn’t it? xx 

Gooner 

I pray you get a good result , but honestly if it’s bad , it’s no where near as bad when you go through it , I promise you , it’s a little rollercoaster but it’s short term remember and things go back to normal crazy life in no time xx 

sending you a huge hug and got everything crossed for you xxx love Lara xx

Goonergirl I’ve got everything crossed for you, the wait it awful but once you know you can plan (providing you need too, with any luck you can go back to normal).

im not telling my kids anything yet unless I need to, but my little girl is only so won’t have a clue anyway, and my little boy is 8, I will only tell him if and when I think he will need to know, it’s so hard though having to whisper, I’m sure he knows there’s something going on xxx

Thank you Lara- it really helps knowing you know what it’s like xx

Thank you Lebell, My ‘kids’ are adult but still live at home. It’s been a real struggle trying to be normal around them. We’ve had some really tough times with my daughter’s mental health over the years, and and the moment she’s in a good place, and everyone seems happy and calm. I just hate the thought of having to give them bad news. Still. I don’t actually know it’s bad news yet, so I need to stop thinking this way - easier said than done of course xx

Hi GoonerGirl,

It's never easy telling loved ones. You'll find that they take it better if you are positive about the outcome. Here's hoping that you'll have no need to tell them at all.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Good luck!

Thank you Jolamine.

I’ve just had a call for go for an MRI scan, so I think I can already assume that they aren’t going to give me good news tomorrow. Do you now what they are able to find out from an MRI, that they haven’t already from the ultrasound, biopsy etc? 

Thank you Jolamine.

I’ve just had a call for go for an MRI scan, so I think I can already assume that they aren’t going to give me good news tomorrow. Do you now what they are able to find out from an MRI, that they haven’t already from the ultrasound, biopsy etc? 

Oh bless you 

Are you going for mri today or tomorrow when you go for your results,

Wish you all best x

Thank you Missty,

MRI on Monday. They wanted to do it tomorrow but it’s at a different hospital and I wouldn’t have got from the results to the MRI in time. 
I feel so much worse about tomorrow and the results now. There was just that little bit of positivity that was keeping me going, and now that’s all gone x

Hi GoonerGirl,

I am sending you so much love ahead of your MRI tomorrow. 

xx

What time is your results tomorrow 

Don't lose hope yet it maybe just looking to see if it's a fluid filled cyst (dr google again that's my life at the minute) 

It's a blessing you have results tomorrow and they haven't put it off till see the mri imaging.

Results at 10am. My husband is going with me. He’s not really being supportive in that he’s completely ignoring me crying etc, but I think he just doesn’t know what to say. He suffers from health anxiety, which may well be why he’s being like he is. I will need a lot of support going ahead xx

I'm sorry to hear that. My husband told me that he doesn't like to mention it cause he doesn't want to remind me... maybe he's doing the same?

That might be all it is xx

Some carnt take on the news but him crying obviously shows how much he loves you and is scared 

Oh no, no doubt that will make your stress levels any lower, I have my fingers crossed for you though.

they have told me that if I do have to have my chemo first that I will need an MRI, hoping I find that out today. Xxx

Thank you- it sounds as though we may be in a similar position. Hope you get some more information today xx