Hello Zoom, 

It's normal to be worried as you are waiting to be seen at the breast clinic but you did the right thing to show this lump to the doctor and it's good that your GP has been thorough and referred you to the breast clinic where they will be able to tell you more. Hopefully it won't be long now until you are seen at the breast clinic. It would be a good idea to write down all these questions that you have and to bring them with you to your appointment. I know it's really hard to have to wait as you have so many questions and fears racing through your mind but try not to think too much about it. I know it's difficult and easier said than one but try and keep busy and focused on others things while you are waiting to be seen and avoid looking anything up on Google as this will inevitably make you even more worried. 

I hope that you will hear from others who have been through this before and that they will be along shortly to share their experience with you. 

Keeping everything crossed that your appointment at the breast clinic goes well. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you for your reply, I got my appointment through yesterday for Monday. I was worried having the appointment so quickly but astleast I don't have a long wait. It's the waiting that has been the worst. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm only 26 which makes it even more unlikely to me anything serious. I just feel so out of my depth and I think with the current situation with covid  everyone's anxiety will be at an all time high. Thank you again for your response. 
 

Hi there, a moderator has informed me about your post as you seem to be going through similar to me. First of all I'm very sorry you're going through this too, I really hope you get the result you want! My appointment is also on Monday, fingers crossed it turns out to be a day of celebration for both of us. If you think rationally (which does not happen when you're IN the situation I know) we are both young, we are susceptible to so many other things like cysts, hormonal changes so try and stay posisitive. Everytime I start to get upset or anxious I stop myself and say 'do not worry until they tell me there's something to worry about'. 

Hi, 

Thank you for your message, I feel less self absorbed knowing that there are more people going through this! I feel like I've got over the shock of talking about cancer. I'm calmer now I'm rationising everything. I'm now more worried about visiting a hospital with the corona out break. I have little ones and really do not want to put them at risk! I think it's a very overwhelming time to deal with anything. I read your post, was your gp worried about the lump? Did they say what it could be mine did not she just vocalised concern that it should be checked. Also my breast feel no different apart from the lump I have no pain except 2 weeks ago but wasn't really pain just a strange sensation that went as quickly as it came on? Yes I'm hoping they can just tell me there and then so this over with! They have the experience of feeling so many lumps and bumps so I'm hoping they can tell me just by feeling it so I'm not waiting around anxious. We put are selves through so much unessicary worry. I hope it d good news for you Monday I'l be thinking about you. 

Hi. 

I am also going through similar, I found a lump Monday evening, visited my GP on the Tuesday. 

It was a male doctor I saw, but he didn't really say much, informed me there was lump and that he woukd refer me. I had my appointment letter through but they at enkt offering me an in person one, it's over the telephone due to COVID-19.  Can I ask whereabouts you both are?

It's such a worrying time, although I am relatively healthy, only 32, I just can't help thinking the worst, but like you both say, got to try keep busy. 

Hope you both are OK as can be during this time and I hope your appointments tomorrow go OK. 

Thanks 

Hi, 

I was thinking something similar may be done in my situation, but I'm in the north east so maybe it's due to areas and how they are effected by covid. I'm really sorry you must feeling even more anxious now but I'm sure once they screened you they will see you as I'm sure they will need to atleast feel the lump. It's such a bad time. Not that there is ever a time for finding a breast lump. But I feel like the current situation really exasperates things! Let us know how you get on! I hope you have someone you can talk things through with. Take care 

Hi,

I came across this as I am in the same situation. Had a call with my GP. She had me then in their practice in 20 mins. She also did a urgent referral and also gave me a dose of antibiotics as I had a super mild fever just in case it could be just an infection. I had a call the next day to say my appointment which would have been at a clinic but would take place on the 27th April.

I am confused about this. How on earth can they tell what is going on over the phone? How are they going to look and assess the lump this way? I dont understand.  Will they use this like the GP as a triage, but then what's the point of that when the GP has already done that part? I questioned the lady on the phone as to how it would work and she did not seem know. Could only keep saying to me they were following government guidelines in regards to Covid-19 in regards to hospital appointments. 

That must be extremely frustrating! I can not say I didn't have a telephone appointment I went to the clinic yesterday. I think it may be due to the area you live and the number of cases of covid. I know this does not help your situation, but I'm sure they have weighed up all the options when deciding this. I hope it isn't a long wait for you. It really is the worse part! Good luck x

I know, this whole situation is not the  best time for anything to really happen is it. I have a friend that works in the hospital and works out of the same office as the breast team so she is going to find put the process for me. My boss also told me this morning to try the private insurance they provide, I had, had the convo with the GP but she said it would basically be a waste of time. I have tried anyway and they are going to see if they can find someone who can physically see me. Fingers crossed but I suppose at least I have the call booked in for next week!

Hi Zoom. How did you get on with your assessment?