Hi!

First of all, welcome to the forum! You are going through a lot and it's totally understandable. Just wanted to let you know that here there is an amazing group of ladies that are going through the same as you, and also many who have already been there. 

You did the right thing getting to the doctor and you'll be closely seen on Monday so believe us, you're in really good hands. Doctors can't diagnose 100% precisely just by touching so it's pretty normal that they have referred you to a breast clinic where they will be able to see what it is. Most of the times it's nothing, but better to be sure than give some antibiotics and leave it.

I'm pretty sure some of them will pop here soon and they will explain what the testing is like.

Good luck and whatever you need, here we are!

Hi gemma i couldnt read n not reply i also have my breast clinic appointment monday im absoltley peterfied to say the least dose your letter seriously say suspected breast cancer ?? Ive not had mine yet although ive been called with it n had a text , have they said what tests they are doing ? Im 26 but 27 next month with 2 young boys , best of luck to u (ive also been refued to counciling and put on anxiaty tabelts due to mega health anxiaty) x

Thank you for replying to me and reminding me that it could be ok! It’s so scary, I hate the waiting and thinking! I can’t seem to not think about it. 

I hope you’re ok!! X 

Ohhh you sound like me! Yeh, they called me to confirm the appointment but said to pick up my letter to take with me from the doctors and it said ‘2ww suspected breast cancer’. I didn’t manage to pick it up until yesterday so it’s been a couple of weeks since I saw the doctor and when I read that my heart just fell because I was like ahhh it will be nothing, they just have to refer me in the rare case it is but then bam that word with your name on the same piece of paper. My doctor didn’t even say the word cancer to me when she saw me so it was so shocking to read it. What did the doctor say to you? X 

She just felt it and said its best to get it checked because the day b4 i went and the doctor didnt feel anything so i went for a second opinion , i do no on the notes shes put a pea sized lump . If thats the case with the letter wen mine comes more then likly today im bot even opening it ive already been a mess that will make me 10000x worse x

I know how you feel. I wish the letter didn’t need to say that! I don’t know what tests I am having on Monday, do you know? 

Sorry if I’ve added to your anxiety with mine!! X

I think an ultrasound is something that they start with and then decide from there if there is anything else they want to do. Mine is at 3.50 so I’m going to go to work first to try and be distracted. 

Let me know how yours goes! I will think of you when I’m there too! X

Hello pet, like lemonice said the doctor can't diagnose with simply a feel, they are doing absolutely the right thing in referring you to the breast clinic. If you've never been to one before it can be quite daunting but they are very thorough slick and professional. My experience was...first mammogram ( in fact I had to have 3 on my left boob due to dense tissue) as there was an anomaly on my right boob I then had an ultrasound and because there were still unsure I went back for a biopsy....all this is called a triple assessment and is pretty normal....so don't panic if they want all this for you.....in the meantime try your hardest to stay off the evil dr google, he will only drive you bonkers! 

Good luck to both you and jadeh......will be thinking of you both Monday.....you can prop each other up.....this forum has saved my sanity! Xxx

I made thr mistake of opening the letter so wish i didnt x