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

  • Hello lovely,

    Thank you... I've just come on for the first time in three months too, so that's probably not helping nerves and sickness (ive just started HRT for perimenopause). I can totally understand why you're waiting for your NHS appointment tomorrow. You'll save a lot of money and could maybe even keep it by, incase you feel you need to see someone quickly in the future. 

    You will be frightened of course! Go with it... Breathing exercises are helpful and stay hydrated.. you have one more night before sime answers. Try your best to keep busy. 

    Sending hugs xx

  • So sorry to hear what an awful experience you have had. It’s completely callous to belittle someone who is clearly very worried. It’s so unnecessary and a little bit of kindness goes a long way. All he had to do was say yes I can feel that and not sure what it is so let’s check.

    Hope you’re ok xx

  • I’m due on Friday and that’s why I think I’m being extra hormonal too. Il be thinking of you today and really hope you get the answers. Be kind to yourself and please keep us updated. I’ve been sat with no telly on for hours so going to put it on to distract myself. We need to remember that 8/10 people that go to the clinic are fine. Look at my mum they biopsied and I was absolutely petrified but it was ok. Look at me the voice of reason when I’ve been crying non stop lol xxx

  • Hope you’re ok Dannii, it could be the HRT causing blips in the boobs, how long have you been on it? I’m not doing good today and have left to wait but trying to keep busy x

  • hope you’re ok too NhJ91, so yours is now tomorrow? Try to distract yourself lovely. I keep getting the panic swallow me up but am trying to get on with my day. It doesn’t help with the intrusive thoughts but it does take the time away xx

  • Hey bubbles how you doing? Yeah I got a call from the clinic saying I can come in tomorrow 11am. I cancelled the private one as it seemed silly paying all that money when I had the nhs one the following day. That way I can have everything done in one day. My guts telling me it will all be ok but my heads telling me the most horrific outcomes. I feel sick to my stomach xx

  • So glad you are being seen tomorrow. Hang in there, it’s a horrendous feeling isn’t it. I’ve just chased the NHs who said they will call me to be seen by the 7th March and I will have a mammogram the same day but it doesn’t look like they will tell me the results. I’m going to keep my private appointment for now and see what happens on the day. I am the same as you, feel sick to my stomach and have been looking at stupid things online like chemo and just way in front of where I need to focus - whxih is on today

    so stressful 

    stay in touch xx

  • Hello Bubbles. Nearly three weeks. Ive been telling myself that but the one i felt first was painful months ago. Back in bed now until my partner picks me up for appointment xx

  • That's great they told you that, after chasing them up. Im hoping it comes around quickly for you. My mind is another level today xx