I am stressing badly! Referral is not as expected.

Let me preface this with I suffer for a severe panic disorder so I am currently a complete wreck over this. 

So a couple of weeks ok after some intimate time with my partner I noticed my right pierced nipple was sore. I put this down to him being a bit too enthusiastic with it. 

It’s was a sore but went away. Then about 2 weeks ago I notice a glad in my armpit was raised and sore. This literally went away the next day. 

Then about a week ago I’ve noticed red/purple very small dots on the right side of my red breast(kind of looks like a few bug bites) There was no pain, itchiness and they are flat not raised. No weeping or anything, no lumps. 

I went to docs who did a good feel and said nothing about feeling a lump, she said it could be a skin infection but she would refer me to the breast clinic to get it checked. 

Next thing I know I check my NHS app and I’ve got information leaflets about suspected cancer and I can see the refferal form she has put through for me where she has checked the box that says I have a lump! 

Again she never discussed anything like this with me so when I saw this I have been majorly panicking. 

My appointment is this coming Monday but I’m seriously considering going to a private clinic tomorrow and using my credit card to be seen sooner. 

since my gp visit its now sore and hurting but I have no idea if that is in my head or because I keep touching and prodding it!

I just needed to vent this somewhere because I have never felt this terrified in my life. 

im 32 with no family history but my mind is just going to the absolute worse.

  • Hello Georgiedss

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently had some concerns about your breast health. You've done exactly the right thing in seeing your GP and it's good to hear that you already have an appointment date to see the specialists. I'm sure they will be able to give you some reassurance when you see them on Monday. 

    We know that for many people this period of waiting can be difficult. We have some information in this post that may be helpful whilst you're waiting for your appointment. If you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses for some advice and support you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any support they can. 

    Do let us know how you get on at the clinic on Monday Georgiedss. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator