Hi, 

I just wanted to message and say I’m in a similar situation 

i have a lump in my armpit ( swollen lymph node ) is what my go said, I’m waiting for my appointment next Tuesday at breast clinic, I know I’ve not answered your question but just so you know your not alone.. I’m so scared and find myself constantly thinking about it all.. 

sending a hug 

J xxx

Hi J xx

Thank you so much for replying, it means a lot x I've been pretty strong up until today, they finally called to make my appointment and it isn't for another month!! That's ridiculous! I had to call my gp to let them know and he isn't happy,  I have to go in for 3:30 today so they can check to see if it's bigger so that he can speed them up! When they called me I asked what would happen on the day and she said she couldn't help me as she's just the appointments clerk.  Hopefully my gp will tell me more later.

I hope that all is going to be ok with you, I totally get the worrying though, it's horrible.  I can forget it for a while but then I remember and I feel awful again.  I haven't told my daughter as don't want her to worry incase it's nothing but my hubby is worried and although he's trying hard not to show it I can see it!!

Sending you big hugs too xxx

Good luck for today.. I hope they get you in a bit sooner.. 

i haven’t told my daughter either, how olds your daughter? 

Ive been having ok days and then when I’m alone I start thinking  then I hit the google button and freak my self out more.. but after finding this site I’ve actually not been on google which is just today!! :|

at least we can chat to each other and support each other.. let me know how you get on today.. 

take care xxx

Hi

I've just got back home, doctor was brilliant, he is sending a fax asking them to see me within a week, 2 maximum.  He was quite concerned and wants me to be seen asap.  He said that in England patients are usually seen within 2 weeks but here in Wales they are a lot slower which seems wrong because of where you actually live!! So now it's a waiting game again to be fine out when my appt is!!

My daughter has just turned 20 but had been through a lot so haven't wanted her to worry, seems silly to make her worry if it ends up being nothing! How old is your daughter?  

Yes we can definitely support and chat to each other and anyone else that needs it too xx fingers crossed all will be good for us and we will have been worrying for nothing xxxx

Hey, 

I’m pleased your doctor is doing this for you, yes mine is a 2 week referral but still feels such a long time.. 

My daughter is 16 and just started her GCSEs so I don’t want to worry her with this.. it’s so hard to know what to do.. 

I love Wales we came last year and stayed near Builth Wells and did lots of driving to see the gorgeous scenery.. 

Well I’m going to go for a walk now and then start with cooking tea.. 

you take care and message me anytime and we can chat soon 

J xxx

Hi

Just been reading your thread and thought I would reach out to you both and share my experience of being referred. 

You will be seen by someone who will check your breasts and ask you about your medical and family history. If you go to a one stop shop which I did, they then did a mammogram, I was then asked to have an ultra sound, they shared with me that they had some concerns and also did a biopsy.  I had to go back the following week for the biopsy results.

If you can, take someone with you to the appointment for support and to ask questions. Also try not to google anything f as it will show you the worst case scenarios and will freak you out. Not all lumps are cancerous.

if you have any other questions please ask away, I’m sure some other people will be along to share their experiences.  I hope you both get your appointments through soon.

WL

WL 

thankyou for the information.. I did google but I’m staying away from it now.. 

I think I’m going to a one stop shop, but will find out in Tuesday.. 

Tink the walk was lovely thankyou.. now to do tea.. 

J  xxx

I'm having a mamagram then straight to see the specialist afterwards so at least it should all be done in one day! 

Hope you are having something nice for tea! I have fat club tonight so nil by mouth until I've been weighed lol!

So instead of googling we shall chat on here! You've made me feel happier already xxx 

That’s good ( it’s not good but it is if you know what I mean ) if we can find out whats going on then hopefully get sorting it out.. 

Oh fat club I’m in the fat club club!! Although I’ve not been for a while I did slimming world last year which I did like but then stopped going again I start and stop but still try to do it without going I do love my overnight oats in a morning : ) 

Tonight was new potatoes, salad and Chinese pork steaks.. 

Do you have horses? I’ve just spotted your picture, my picture is just one off here, but I have just started horse riding again, I always had ponies when I was younger, I hope all this what’s going on won’t stop me from doing it.. xxx