Hi GBYorks22,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear of your symptoms, but you have done the right thing by getting these investigated. It is normal to get an urgent referral for the breast clinic- most of us get one, so don't worry about this. Urgent means that you should get your appointment within 2 weeks from the date of referral, although you may have to wait for a little longer than this in some busy areas.

You will first of all have a discussion about your symptoms with a consultant and then an examination of your breasts. You may then have an ultrasound and a biopsy. As Rolo says, You may also get a mammogram, but this doesn't always happen with younger people. If you have a biopsy, you will then have to wait for 1-2 weeks to get the results back. This is always an anxious time and you'll probably find that your emotions are all over the place. Try to stay away from Google, as it aims at the more spectacular cases, which won't apply to you, won't give you any answers and will scare you even further.

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

Here's hoping that nothing untoward is found.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi both.

Thank you so much for your responses. They have really out me at ease. I think I was in just pure panic mode. Sleep slightly better last night but still not great. 

Role I hope you are ok. Im so sorry to hear about your diagnosis :( I'm trying not to think too much about it. I'm going to see my friend tonight to have a catch up and watch some TV to try keep me distracted. So hopefully that will help.

Jol - thank you. I think that's where I went wrong and panicked myself. I've been on Google all week looking at different symptoms and different types of cancer. I'll try keep off Google from now.

Thank you both again. You really have put my mind at ease and I know more about what to expect at the appointment

I will let you know how I get on xxx

Hi GBYorks22 did you get an appointment through xx

Hi Kris. Sorry I've had a whirlwind of a few weeks. Yes appointment has come through its Friday 15th so booked within a fee weeks. Just a waiting game now but feeling more at ease now it's come thro h. Thinking I'll receive my results the week before Xmas so hopefully it will be good news *fingers crossed* x  

Hi Kris. Sorry I've had a whirlwind of a few weeks. Yes appointment has come through its Friday 15th so booked within a fee weeks. Just a waiting game now but feeling more at ease now it's come thro h. Thinking I'll receive my results the week before Xmas so hopefully it will be good news *fingers crossed* x