Hi Lisa,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear about your symptoms and the worry that they are causing you. First of all, I want to reassure you that the way you are feeling is perfectly normal. We all tend to get over emotional  and our imaginations lead us to dark places at times. Fortunately, this seldom occurs. 

I have a history of breast cancer in the family, having lost my mum and several other family members to cancer. I felt like you at first and was terified for my two teenage children. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 12 years. Fortunately, ths is one of the most treatable forms of cancer nowaays. Since  my diagnosis, I have seen my children leave school, go to university, graduate, find gainful employment, marry and have children of their own. I still live a busy and fulfilled life.

Not all lumps are cancerous. Many are benign cysts or fibrous changes. The thought of cancer fills us all with dread, but we just have to deal with it when we're told that's what we've got. Believe it or not, it is easier to cope with knowing, irrespective of the outcome, instead of being in limbo with the unknown. You will usually be seen within 2 weeks from the date of referral, although this can take a little longer in some areas due to Covid.

You will possibly receive a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy when you attend and then you are likely to have another 1-2 weeks wait for the results. I do hope that all turns out well for you.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Lisa,

I am surprised that your waiting time is 6 weeks in Scotland. Most clinics are fulfilling the 2 week wait for urgent referrals now. It sounds as if you've already phoned the hospital to get this information. It might still be worth phoning them again to let them know that you will accept any cancellation at short notiice. Sometimes this works and at others it doesn't, but it's worth a shot.

I hope that all goes well with your blood test today.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello

just joined this chat, I found a lump/ mass been referred to breast clinic. My lump is quite big and my boobs are very small.. 
 

I need to stop googling things!!!!

Hello

I just joined this chat, I found a lump/ mass been referred to breast clinic. My lump is quite big and my boobs are very small.,it's soft and is movable. 
 

I need to stop googling things!!!!

Can I ask how they found it if it didn't show up on the tests? 

Hi ShonaW,

A very warm welcome to our forum. 

I am sorry to hear of your symptoms. You are doing the right thing in getting this tested. It is good news that your lump is soft and moveable, as it is usually the firmer ones that prove to be problematic. Do stop consulting 'Dr Google'. We always advise people not to do so at this stage. All it will serve to do is to scare you further, as much of the information is poorly researched, out of date and aimed at the most spectacular cases.

It is impossible to get any useful information that is pertinant to you, until you know exactly what type and grade of cancer you have or whether you are still all clear. You will find that not all breast lumps are cancerous. Many are benign cysts, fibrous, or hormanal changes. It is also a fact that only 1 person in every 8 referred to the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis.

I hope that you get your appointment through soon 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