Hi everyone, this is my first post. I went to my GP on 21 Feb having found a sizeable lump in my left breast. My nipple has also been bleeding. She examined me, immediately said she would urgently refer me to the hospital, and I'd be seen within 2 weeks. 2 weeks came and went, not a cheep, so I phoned the hospital, only to be told that all urgent referrals are currently taking 8-9 weeks. Staff shortages apparently. I'm out of my mind with worry. I lost both parents to cancer when they were fairly young, and my mum lost her battle in large part because of the late diagnosis. I don't know how I'm going to cope waiting another 6-7 weeks. My mental health is really suffering right now. I've got 4 young children who need me, and I'm trying to be as normal as possible for them, but this is agonising. Anyone else had to wait this long ?
