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 Sunflower,

I’m really sorry to hear that you’ve found yourself in this position. All of us here know exactly how you feel.

Once I’d visited my GP, I had a call very quickly from the breast clinic, and I was seen within a week. I’ve been one of the unlucky ones, as I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, but the majority of people referred to the breast clinic have a happier outcome- there are several types of lumps and reasons for them, and most of those aren’t cancerous. So the odds are currently in your favour!

The worst times for all of us have been the waiting, as our minds go crazy with worry. I have found it best to keep myself busy- luckily, I have a very busy work life, and when I’m at work there is no opportunity to think of anything else. Try to resist the temptation to Google symptoms etc - it doesn’t usually help!

My experiences at the clinics have been good in that everyone has been lovely, and really empathetic. Make sure to ask about anything that you are worried about, and take someone with you if it helps. 

wWshing you love and luck for whatever is ahead - this forum is so supportive, and I’ve found it really helpful to check in here regularly. I’m sure you will too xx

Hi Sunflower,

welcome to the forum, sorry your also finding yourself in a stressful waiting game.

unfortunately like goonergirl girl I also have cancer but so so many that are referred get fantastic news, the odds are definitely in your favour.

I would say try not to worry but we all know that’s far easier said than done.

I had my referral appointment exactly a week after my GP appointment and the staff were amazing, they were very caring but also very honest. I had my Ultrasound, mammogram and biopsy all done in the same appointment so it was all quick, although some areas are different and may have appointments on different days, that’s if you even need all of them (fingers crossed you don’t)

keep us all informed on how your getting on and if and when u want to chat we’re all here xx

Hi Sunflower,

A vey warm welcome to our forum.

I am sure that the fact that your GP has found a lump in your breast which you were unaware of, must have knocked you for six. As others have said, not all lumps are cancerous. Many are benign cysts, fibrous or hormonal changes. It is a fact that, out of every 10 people who attend the breast clinic, only 2 will get a cancer diagnosis. 

Despite these goo odds, waiting for a diagnosis, is always a trying time and one which tests our emotions to the limit. I do hope that your appointment comes through soon. Even with a cancer diagnosis, it is not the end of the world. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer within a year of each other. That was 14 years ago and I still lead life to the full.

I sincerely hope that nothing untoward is found when you do attend the clinic. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. In the meantime, we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Uhoh I have been constantly prodding at my chest! I have an ultrasound tomorrow.. I guess that is probably going to affect what they can see for me as well! Xx

Hi Steph,

It's so hard not to keep doing this. I hope that all goes well for you tomorrow and that all will still be clear on your ultrasound.

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

Keeping my fingers crossed for good news.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Goonergirl just catching up as I have not been on due to illness. Aw so sorry that you have had this new news. I am glad that they have a clearer picture of what is going on although I know this is not what anyone wants to hear. Hopefully you can just start to treat this now with whatever treatment is needed to help you. Sending you a virtual hug xx

Hi Ruby- yes, it’s been quite a shock, and I’m still trying to come to terms with it if I’m honest. I had my pre-op assessment yesterday, which made it all feel so real. I. Im trying to focus on the practical things that I need to sort out, but I’m acutely aware of every day passing being one day less with my body as it is- it’s hard xx

Hey Steph, apologies for the delayed reply. I hope everything went smoothly at your ultrasound appointment and all is well.

we’re all here if you need to chat anytime 

xx

Hi Steph,

I hope that they managed to get a clear view on your ultrasound and that nothing untoward was found. As you know, we are thinking of you and we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Aw I am sorry this is something you are having to go through. I am sending you love and hug xx

Aw I am sorry this is something you are having to go through. I am sending you love and hug xx