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

Oh no- I’m sorry you’re suffering after the biopsy etc. I’ve still got impressive bruising from the biopsy 2 weeks later, but didn’t have any pain from it. The worst thing about the mammogram was being forced into really awkward positions and I had really sore shoulders and neck for a few days from that.

I did read that I’ll have to sleep on my back for 2 weeks after surgery- I have no idea how that’s going to happen as I just can’t sleep like that. I wake up as soon as I roll onto my back! 

Hi Ruby

I had a routine mammogram on the 5th September, then a week later discovered a big lump. 

I had my mammogram results two days ago and it says that my breasts are symmetrical, (yet they didn't spot the big lump)

My Dr urgently referred me back to the breast clinic as I have significant family history of breast cancer.

She also told me to stop my HRT patches.

I'm frightened, and judging by my Dr's face she's worried too.

Hi Snoopydoo,

I shall be thinking of you tomorrow and I hope that it all goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine, thank you so much for your kindness & support. I have since heard from the hospital who have said they believe that the areas of concern in both breasts is fat necrosis (nothing to worry about) which can appear as hard lumps.

I hope this can provide some positive hope for those that are worried and currently awaiting their appointment at the breast clinic.

My heart goes out to anyone experiencing bad news and remember that I will always be happy to chat & provide support like you have all done for me on this wonderful forum. 

all the best lovely people xx

Snoopydoo,

Best of luck for today, will be thinking of you

xx

That is great news Sandpiper x

Hi Sycamores so sorry that you are finding yourself back in this position again. Once is enough for anyone. So strange that mammogram didn’t pick up lump. Do you have a date yet back at clinic? I cried myself to sleep last night one minute I am ok then the next I am crying such a rollercoaster. I had similar experience at drs where could tell how she acted that she was thinking cancer. So really not looking forward to Thursday. Hope you are okay sending you a virtual hug x

I'm at the clinic tomorrow afternoon. I don't think I was positioned far enough in the machine for it to see the lump ( if that makes sense?!)

I'm off to uni in a mo, so I'll take my frustration out on the clay.

Big hugs to you all 

Thank you guys! I'm so nervous!!

So I had my mammogram and scan. I have three cysts that have made my breast swollen. The doctor said that is going to be my new normal but to keep an eye on skin changes. 

So I had my mammogram and scan. I have three cysts that have made my breast swollen. The doctor said that is going to be my new normal but to keep an eye on skin changes. 

That’s great news Snoopydoo. Can I ask do you have any pain/ tenderness associated with the cysts. I only ask as I have pain tenderness where my lumps are. 

It feels heavy and a bit tender. But it isn't painful, just uncomfortable. 

Hey Snoopydoo,

That must have been a huge relief! You can relax now xx

Hi Snoopydoo,

I am glad to hear that your symptoms were due to cysts and nothing more untoward. This must come as a great relief to you. Do you wear a good supportive bra? If not, this might help with the weight and tenderness.

I'm so delighted for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

That’s good that it isn’t painful. Happy for you that it hasn’t been anything untoward xx