Awaiting breast cancer tests

Hi

This is my first time posting but felt that I needed to.  I first found my lump around 6 weeks ago but put it down to my menstrual cycle! Last week I checked again and found that the lump had grown quite a bit and it's unmissable now! I went to my gp the following day who then sent an urgent referral to be seen due to its shape, lack of pain and history of family breast cancer (my mum's mum died at my age and her sister has had it twice and had to have a double vasectomy). A week on and hadn't heard so contacted my gp yesterday,  this morning I had a call saying that I will be getting a call within the next few days to arrange an appointment.   I have no idea of the procedure or what will happen on the day so am hoping someone here will be able to help me

 

Many thanks xxx

  • evening. hope you ladies are ok. ive been super busy working so only now had chance to get on here. 

    feeling more positive that i know i’m not the only one going through the anxious waiting stage. 

    been to my gp and she was shocked that i haven’t heard of the breast clinic yet. she’s advised me to wait until wednesday and if i still haven’t heard to ring her so she can get someone to fast track the appointment. 

  • Hi Morgan xx that's very similiar to what has happened with me! My gp sent another urgent referral through yesterday but I haven't heard anything so it will be next week now.  I just want it sorted now so I can deal with whatever it is.  I hope that you aren't worried too much xxxxx

  • hi hope everyone’s had a good day. question does anyone else have this. my nipple that’s having blood discharge is constantly hard and sticking out is this the same for you?

  • Hi Tink 

    I Was in the same same position that you are now a couple of weeks ago.I found quite a big lump in my left breast which completely freaked me out because I knew what it could mean.My mum died from breast cancer she as 56 years old.i want to my Gp who gave me an urgent referral to the breast clinic which I went to on Friday.The doctor ordered an ultrasound which confirmed that it was a big cysts.Most lump are nothing to worry about.I had no pain either with mine. As it has grown big like that over a few weeks sounds like it could be a cyst because they can come up and grow really quickly which mine did.You are doing the right thing buy getting it checked.try not to worry I know it's easier said them done I was completely worried and scared as to what it might be.Having history doesn't mean you will get breast cancer.

    Please let me know how you get on

    Take Care

    Julie 

  • hi, so i’ve been in contact with the hospital as i’ve still yet to hear of them. it’s been 5 weeks friday. they informed me im on the waiting list and i should get an appointment through in june/july. i personally think this is a longer time to wait. so i’ve decided to go private. has anyone gone private who can give a rough idea of cost? they’ve informed me the consultation and ultrasound will cost £437. i haven’t got health insurance so paying this my self just worried if i need further treatment as to what the cost would be. 

  • That seems a ridiculous length of time to wait!! I too will be around 6 weeks from seeing the gp to actually having my appt on the 10th June and the wait is driving me mad! If I lived in England i would have been seen and had my results by now!!

    I have no idea of the cost of going private sorry, but I'm sure someone on here will have an idea for you x

    How are you feeling? I hope that you are trying to stay positive xxxxx

  • im trying to stay positive but nerves are kicking in already for friday. 

    hopefully we both get the results we want ️ x

  • I'm sure we will xx please let me know how you get on and I will be thinking of you xxxx

  • hello. sorry been meaning to update. so the private breast clinic actucally turned out too expensive for me. so i had to cancel their appointment. i had an appointment for the 18th june however 2 days prior it was cancelled. so i now have an appointment for the 2nd july. which will mean i’ve been waiting 9 weeks. 9 weeks of stress and anxiety. 

     

    how did your appointment go? what did they say/ do im really anxious about my appointment. 

     

     

    hope all went well xxx