Hi Julie,

So sorry you've needed a referral and even more sorry that there seems to be such a wait.

Now before I say the following please note that I'm not assuming you have cancer, your situation will hopefully be one of the many benign conditions of the breast.  But should it be the worst case scenario then if it helps any, in terms of putting your mind at rest about how 'fast' people say cancer can grow, even after diagnosis it often takes up to 2 months to start treatment.  Because although cancer grows 'fast' relative to some of our cells, it isn't fast in the sense that we tend to think.  So while the delay is going to be really awful for your general wellbeing, and you'll read on here often that the wait is by far one of the worst bits of the cancer journey, chances are it will be insignificant in terms of your prognosis (IF it is cancer).

I'm sorry, I'm a bit chemo-brained just now so probably not explaining myself well.  Do chase it up, but we are all here if you need to rant, moan, cry, laugh, whatever takes your fancy.  We've all been in the waiting game you're currently in.

Fingers crossed they get a move on with things, get you an appointment soon and it all puts your mind at rest.

LJx

Hi Julie,

So sorry you've needed a referral and even more sorry that there seems to be such a wait.

Now before I say the following please note that I'm not assuming you have cancer, your situation will hopefully be one of the many benign conditions of the breast.  But should it be the worst case scenario then if it helps any, in terms of putting your mind at rest about how 'fast' people say cancer can grow, even after diagnosis it often takes up to 2 months to start treatment.  Because although cancer grows 'fast' relative to some of our cells, it isn't fast in the sense that we tend to think.  So while the delay is going to be really awful for your general wellbeing, and you'll read on here often that the wait is by far one of the worst bits of the cancer journey, chances are it will be insignificant in terms of your prognosis (IF it is cancer).

I'm sorry, I'm a bit chemo-brained just now so probably not explaining myself well.  Do chase it up, but we are all here if you need to rant, moan, cry, laugh, whatever takes your fancy.  We've all been in the waiting game you're currently in.

Fingers crossed they get a move on with things, get you an appointment soon and it all puts your mind at rest.

LJx