Hi N92,

Avery warm welcome to our forum.

This is always a scary wait, but you have done the right thing by getting it investigated. Try to keep yourself occupied while you wait, whether with work or pastimes. Also avoid google. Much of the information there is aimed at the more sensational cases, won't apply to you, won't give you any answers, but will frighten you even further. I sincerely hope that nothing untoward is found.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank u.

i am so low i wake up every morning like im going to be sick. The worry has knocked me lower than ever, an i cant seem to shift it.

I cant even eat. Im praying i get seen this week but then im scared what the outcome will be . 
the burning sensation seems to of eased. But the shape of my areola hasnt changed :(

Hi N92,

No matter how strong a person you are, this is a hard road to travel. Most of us agree that it is one of the hardest parts of our cancer journey. You will normally get your appointment through within 2 weeks from the date of referral. When you get this, you can at least start counting down the days.

Not all lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be benign cysts, or due to fibrous or hormonal changes. It is a fact that only 20% of those people referred to the breast clinic, will get a cancer diagnosis, so the odds are still in your favour.

I am glad to hear that the burning sensation seems to have eased, but it is still worth getting it investigated. I hope that your appointment comes through soon.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

It really is. I rang again today about my apoit and it might not be till the 24/25th november it was sent over on the 6th november. Theres a back log, i cant seem to find any where private either to get me in straight away. 
I no theres definitely something going on with my left breast, im just so scared i have two young children one with additional needs that is highley dependant on me. :(

Hi,

We are only told that we will get our appointment within 2 weeks, but are often not seen till a week or two after that. I wouldn't bother about going private, unless you can afford to have private treatment if anything is found, as you would still have a wait to get back into the NHS system again and would probably have to start from the beginning again. When your appointment comes through, you could phone your consultant's secretary and offer to take any cancellations that come up. This can sometimes get you an earlier appointment.

I can fully understand your concern for your children, but here's hoping that nothing untoward is found.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi,

We are only told that we will get our appointment within 2 weeks, but are often not seen till a week or two after that. I wouldn't bother about going private, unless you can afford to have private treatment if anything is found, as you would still have a wait to get back into the NHS system again and would probably have to start from the beginning again. When your appointment comes through, you could phone your consultant's secretary and offer to take any cancellations that come up. This can sometimes get you an earlier appointment.

I can fully understand your concern for your children, but here's hoping that nothing untoward is found.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx