Hi EmilyDgxo, 

You did the right thing flagging this lump on your left breast as soon as you noticed it and it's great that they are being thorough and have referred you to the breast clinic. How unfortunate though that they have been dealing with a backlog at the breast clinic and you are having to wait 3 to 4 weeks. It's completely normal to be worried especially given that you had full duct removal of the right breast in 2022 due to concerning lumps. 

It's hard to tell really what it might be but it's definitely worth mentioning to the specialists at the breast clinic that you stopped breastfeeding 4 weeks ago as this might have had an impact so it's something they will need to be aware of. I hope that you won't have to wait too long to be seen at the breast clinic and that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. Try if you can not to anticipate the worst as there are so many other things it could be other than cancer. The hardest thing really is the long wait for tests and results and while you are waiting, it might be worth reading these helpful tips on how to cope while waiting for news. 

Breast Cancer Now have very detailed information on what to expect at your breast clinic appointment which I hope you will find useful and which will help you prepare for your visit to the breast clinic. 

I hope that you will hear from other members on here who have experienced similar issues before and who were also referred to the breast clinic and that they will be happy to share their personal stories and experiences with you. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator