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

Hey Missty,

I’m really pleased that you have a new appointment. I know it doesn’t feel like it at the moment, but whatever the  outcome you’ll feel happier once you know what’s going on.

Try to keep busy in the meantime xx

Hey Snoopydoo,

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

Hi, oh that’s good then I’ve never had an MRI before I might get a bit of peace lol, how long does it take?

just had my HER2 receptor result back (still waiting on the progesterone) I’m HER2 and Oestrogen negative so it’s looking highly likely I’m going to be triple negative  (sad face) which means 12 weeks of weekly chemo (even sadder face) think my MRI is being booked for Tuesday the day I get back xx

Oh Lebel 

bless you I’m sorry to hear it maybe triple negative , my friend had this she had the 6 months of chemo then after operation had another 6 months of chemo tablets but the 2 nd lot of chemotherapy tablets the mop up chemo she didn’t loose her hair or anything xx

but triple negative responds very good to chemo , and this does not require hormone therapy afterwards xx 

Hi Laraj hope your ok?

im glad I’m on holiday a few mojitos to calm my nerves. I was half expecting it but just really worried that having week after week of chemo will give me no time of “normal/recovery” in between sessions. I’m dreading it….defo need to wig shop now :(xx

I was told it would take about 35 minutes but I didn’t actually notice the time they actually started and finished. It sounds like a long time to lay still but I was comfortable so it wasn’t a problem. I certainly didn’t find it scary- which some people (not here) had suggested it was. There are lots of noises but nothing too loud or sudden 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

Hi Sycamore,

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Missty,

I'm so glad to hear that your new appointment has come through for next Monday.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Sandpiper,

I am delighted to hear that you've got good news and I'm sure that this will provide some hope for those awaiting their results. It would be great to have your future support on this forum. Sadly, those with good results, usually disappear into the ether and get on with their lives. Those who get a cancer diagnosis tend to stay and this can skew the results for those newly seeking support.

I'm so pleased for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Sandpiper,

I am delighted to hear that you've got good news and I'm sure that this will provide some hope for those awaiting their results. It would be great to have your future support on this forum. Sadly, those with good results, usually disappear into the ether and get on with their lives. Those who get a cancer diagnosis tend to stay and this can skew the results for those newly seeking support.

I'm so pleased for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx