Lump and redness of breast

About 4 weeks ago I noticed a red patch on my breast (fairly small and resembles the look of sunburn) now a week ago I also felt a lump under the skin, & the red patch is a bit larger went to my GP and was given a week course of flucloxacillan - this has made no difference and i’m now fearing the worst! I have been referred to a breast clinic but told this will take around 3 weeks! Have major anxiety now i’m struggling to think about going about things normally for the next 3 weeks while full of worry! Anyone any tips on how to stay calm or suffered the same thing?

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  • Hi everyone,

    back again .. just wondering has anyone ever gone private & if so how quickly were you seen? My referral was only sent last Thursday & I am going out of my mind with worry! So was wondering if I went private I would be seen before my NHS referral? (Ps I am from Scotland)

    Thanks

    Natasha

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    HI nh123,

    Why not phone some of the private hospitals in your locality and ask how long you would have to wait? You could also ask for a quotation in respect of a consultation and diagnostic tests. 

    Waiting to be seen and then waiting for results is always an anxious time, but just remember that of all the referrals to breast clinics nationwide, only 1 person out of 10 will have cancer.

    Here's hoping that you are one of the lucky ones.

    Please let us know how you get on. We are always here or you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

     

  • Thanks again ladies, I am booked in for Monday private feeling super nervous! 

    It is quite a bit away I guess it will be ok for me to take travel sick pills?

    Natasha xxx

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