Waiting for Breast Clinic Appontment

Hi

I saw my GP last Friday about a lump in armpit. Got put on 2 week referral and got phone call yesterday. Appointment is next Thursday. Have read up on what to expect at clininc (and lots more about breast cancer than I really should have). I know that 8/9 lumps are not cancer and thought I was coping quite well until today but just had to run to the loo in work for a cry. Have been reading the posts on here for a couple of days and just thought I'd reach out. This waiting and not knowing is horrible, I just want to know what I'm dealing with, find it so uncomfortable not knowing....

xx

  • hi 

     

    i’m in the same  position  went doctors today as found a quite big lump she check me all over and my glands underarm are swollen and well as green discharged 

     

    she rushed me though as an emergency i asked her what dose she think and to be honest she said 50/50 but the look on her face had sceard the life out of me iv got 5 young children and worried sick 

  • Hi Blondie09

    Thanks for your reply. I've got one son in secondary school and keep worrying about having to tell him if it's bad news after the clinic. Hope you get to find out quickly what your lump is. Will be thinking of you

  • Hi there,

    I can’t offer any advice as I’m in the same boat as you. I have an appointment on Friday. The hospital first offered me an appointment next Thursday but I begged them to find something sooner - which they did. Try calling them to see if they can help by bringing the appointment forward. I’ve also looked up way too much about breast cancer and I’m expecting bad news. My lump is above my nipple and it’s pulling my nipple in which isn’t a good sign. I can’t stand the not knowing. I’ve been through years of infertility and had 9 rounds of IVF, I lost 2 babies last year and 2 the year before and I’ve just had a horrible operation to remove endometriosis which I had everywhere. Life is cruel and I’m furious it’s now giving me this to deal with on top of everything else. 

    Good luck getting an earlier appointment! It’s worth a try. Just know you’re not alone.

    Claire

  • Hi Claire

    Thanks for your reply and the advice. I'm going to try to phone the hospital and see if they have anything sooner. Best of luck with your appointment on Friday

    Sian