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

Thank you Goonergirl I really appreciate the support. Just got baby to sleep she’s teething so hard to settle at the moment and awake through the night but to be honest I can’t sleep anyway. Hope your feeling okay xx

Hi Ruby,

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

How are you doing Ruby 

Hope all went OK for you today x

Thank you for your support x

Thank you x

Hiya all back from appointment all seems okay the consultant checked and said that there were lumps. So I had a mammogram and ultrasound. The consultant doesn’t think anything untoward but having MRI to be on safe side. So need to wait for appointment. Thank you for all your support x

HI Ruby,

This sounds reassuring. Have you been told when you will get your MRI?

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

No they have just said that I will get a letter x

Hi sycamores hope your appointment went okay sending you a big hug x

Good, I hope that you get it soon and don't have too long to wait.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Good, I hope that you get it soon and don't have too long to wait.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi hope you don't mind me jumping in on this thread. Have been reading it for the past week and I hope all you ladies are OK. 

I went to my GP last week after having a lump in my left breast, I first felt it about a month ago. The GP examined me and didn't really say much about what she felt but then said I don't think it's anything to worry about but she would be referring me to the breast clinic. She said I did the right thing waiting for a month as they know its been there before and after my period. I left feeling pretty reassured by her words. However I called the hospital yesterday after a week to get an update on appointments and they said its a 7 week wait for an urgent appointment. I dont know how I am going to get through the waiting. Am trying to not think about it and my head it telling me its probably nothing but then in the back of my mind is that one question "what if"

I guess I will just have to try and put it to the back of my mind but it's so difficult the not knowing x

Hi there . This is appalling that you have to wait 7 weeks for what should be a two week wait . I would suggest the following : 

Contact the hospital and say that you are willing to take a last minute cancellation ( if you can) 

Contact your local news team also your local MP This is just not acceptable for suspected cancer treatment . 
I would also consider going for a private consultation if you can afford it 

I wish you all the best .

Hi  s 

It sounds like you have a routine breast referal as that is a 8 week wait 

I know it's a long wait and your head will be all over the place try just to put it in the back of your head I know easier said thank done !

But think on a plus that he thinks it's not a urgent appointment and just want you to be seen 

Thinking of you x

Thanks Ladies for responding and the advice. Will try and get a last minute cancellation appointment and also get a cost for private.

When she said 7 weeks I thought oh maybe they have referred it as routine but then they said urgent appointment.

Am not sure though if we're I am they have the 2ww, then urgent and then routine.

But yes am trying to just keep the GPs word in the back of my mind and the fact she said she's not concerned. Xx

It may be just harmless lumpy breasts linked to your cycle ( don’t know how old you are) but you her women are prone to them also harmless cysts xx let us know how you get on . It cost me £195 for a private consultation 

Thanks LCR I rang the hospital again and it's definitely an urgent appointment I advised am free for late minute cancellation so they have put that on the notes.

Am 34 and am sure it will be something as harmless as that. Just the waiting is hard for that reassurance. 

Will give the private clinic up here a call too. 

Will let you know when I manage to get an appointment

Take care xx

Good luck xx

Hey S,

Welcome to the forum! sorry you find yourself here, but I hope you’ll find it supportive & informative during your wait.

7 weeks is a crazy long time to have to wait for a your appointment. Chances are it’s nothing to worry about and is something totally harmless like a cyst or fatty lump - doesn’t help the brain though when you know there’s a long period of waiting.

I agree it’s a good idea to let the hospital know you’re open to last min cancellations (if you are) or investigate the private route if possible. It’s always such a worry time, so do reach out to chat anytime. 

I recently got the all clear for my lumps in both breasts which were diagnosed as fat necrosis (benign) so hopefully that helps to reassure a little that much of the time, it’s something completely benign or hormonal changes.

Xx

Hi Sandpiper899

Thank so much for thr welcome. 

I know one minute am thinking to myself oh don't be so silly its nothing and the next am thinking the worst. Which I suppose is only normal under the circumstances. Am gobsmacked on the wait times but my hospital don't have the best track record with things as it it so it doesn't surprise me if am being honest. 

I have alot going on at the minute so am hoping that will keep me busy and help me not think too much about it. 

Am so happy you had a good outcome from your own lumps and it does put my mind at ease that not all lumps are sinister. Am sure I will have a similar outcome and it will be nothing of concern

Xxx 

Thank you me to x