Doctors referral says suspected breast cancer

I posted earlier about concerns around Pagets / breast cancer and am struggling to not panic. I have just opened up my doctors app to check my referral letter has been sent and the GP has put me on the urgent 2WW but has written, “suspected breast cancer.”

Now I’m extremely stressed. In this a normal thing for them to write for the two week wait ?

This is all so frightening

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  • Hi Bubbles,

    I am sorry to hear about your concerns. Although this may sound frightening, this is fairly normal for any referral to the breast clinic. Most are referred under the urgent, 2 week pathway too, so try not to panic. Not all lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be benign cysts, Fibroadenoma, or due to hormonal changes. It is a fact that only 20% of those referred to the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis.

    I hope that you don't have too long to wait for your appointment and 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

  • Hi, I have just been through the same and I'm glad the GP did as I have been diagnosed with breast cancer, it's a worrying time but worth it either way, two weeks is better than 6 months, wish you good health xx

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