2 referrals and 8 weeks later I've been told there will be a 10 week delay

In early July, I found a lump in my underarm and went to GP 2 weeks later. She referred me to Aberdeen and said I'd have appt in 2-3weeks. After 3 weeks and no word I called my GP who advised me that Aberdeen had written back that they weren't overly worried about my lump(having not seen it) and to return to GP on 17th Aug. I returned and seen a different GP who referred me again as I now have a large rash over my breast... Lump has moved and I can't feel it any longer, is it hiding or has it dissipated? Another 3 weeks pass with no word and I call GP for update to be told Aberdeen have said there's a 10 week delay on appts. I'm hoping it's nothing to worry about as Aberdeen obviously not concerned but very aware they haven't seen me, 2 GP's have referred me after seeing me and examining me and stating a suspected cancer... Why do I have to wait so long, by the time I'm seen it'll be about 18 weeks since I felt the lump, is this a normal wait time? 

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  • Hi KB18, I’m just back from the clinic. I was first one in this morning so saw Consultant who gave me a thorough examination. She noticed my nipple inversion right away but told me immediately that it wasn’t caused by cancer as she sees this all the time. She reckons I have Raynauds of the nipple which is why the pain is consistent with a change in temperature. Given that I had two clear mammograms last year, which she was surprised at me having two she said she had no concerns at all and did not want me subjected to any more radiation. I am so relieved today and feel more reassured as she was very definite with me x you will be very worried but the clinic staff are so caring and look after you. Please let me know how you get on x

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