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2 week referral... feels like a lifetime :,(

Gingervix20
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So recently I noticed a line down the side of my right breast and thought it was where my bra sat and left a mark however I then noticed a large dent at the top of my breast that connects to the line when I lift my arm. This when pushed was kind of sore like a bruise or something so after a week of trying to get an appointment and screaming down the phone demanding one I was seen by a doctor who assessed me then instantly referred me to the breast clinic and gave me a leaflet. This leaflet has been on my dresser since Friday and all I keep seeing is URGENT. yet I still haven’t got my appointment letter and this wait is unbearable. I can’t sleep cause I’m constantly thinking about what I’ll do if it is cancer as I have a beautiful 6 month old little girl and I dont want to have to rely on everyone if I need treatment and I heard that baby’s are not allowed around anyone have chemotherapy so I’m constantly over thinking it just in case. HELP ME !!!!

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    Hi ginger

    welcome to the forum, sorry you find yourself here. Although diagnosed with breast cancer last year, I had no symptoms but can sympathise over the waiting times, it can be a horrendous worrying time. We tend to head to Dr Google to try and get info on what it could be but end up making ourselves more anxious. You did the right thing in getting your GP appointment and referral to the breast clinic, but the majority of people sent there do not have cancer but breast centres have the technology to find out what is there. With a 6 month old baby I guess you’re quite young which would make a cancer diagnosis rare. Most of the young ladies on here presenting symptoms turn out to have either cysts or fibrous tissue. You can find them by looking at my ‘replies’. Easy to say don’t worry but do try and keep an open mind as to other possibilities other than cancer. Always here if you need support/chat x 

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    Hi Ginger, this is my first post/reply. I have also been referred to hospital 2 days ago n got n email with a date.... 14th Oct. I found a large lump n ignored it until my partner confirmed that I wasn't imagening it!! I called the doctor n they called me straight in. The doctor felt it straight away n told me she was going to fast track me. I'm with you on the worry n it has totally taken over my mind!!! I'm hear because I feel I want to talk about it but not with my family. I hope you get a date very soon... Its awful not knowing. Xxxx
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    Hello Ginger

    I'm here because my husband has a lump - but my advice with appointments is alwasy to phone up the clinic and check they have had the referaal. We have been hassling the secretary of my husband's consultant - she said she'd sent an email requesting an appointment but it got lost somewhere in the system and not processed. His appointment isnt until 28th October as the radiologist considered it non serious but if we hadnt kept phoning it might never have appeared!

    Most lumps are on a 2 week pathway initially despite most of them turning out to be nothing serious. Then you will, hopefully, join us in the slow lane.  

    If you are one of the few who do have something serious then treatment is improvig all the time and the survival rate is now pretty good. 

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    I was referred on Tuesday and the wait is terrible. Was really hoping to hear today as I know unless I get a letter tomorrow it will be at least after the weekend.

    I just want the appointment through, dont really mind when it is, just so I know its there. I need to plan child care and stuff which is difficult as my mums away and she normally watches the kids for this sort of thing. Right now I feel more anxious about that than the actual appointment, its crazy. 

    Try and stay busy, I know its hard though, as soon as it quietens down a bit my brain goes right there and doesnt shut up. 

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