Hi Rach8653.

I hope you've managed to get somewhere finding out about your appointment date. I'm in a similar boat to you really (visited the GP on 4th May about a lump in my breast after waiting a month on their advice to see if it went down after my period, received a letter on 11th May stating I was on the waiting list for the Breast Clinic and now nothing since). I'm 29 and have no family history of breast cancer so the GP said she's referring me as a non-urgent case (although I do turn 30 at the end of this month). I tried ringing my GP this morning to see how I could go about contacting the breast clinic as there is no number on the waiting list letter I received and they didn't know who to contact either so suggested contacting the hospital switchboard and asking to be put through to someone in the breast clinic department. I'm based in Cardiff and so was just wondering whether you went down this route and whether you were successful in managing to get through to the clinic and finding out about whether waiting times have been further delayed due to COVID 19? 

Thanks very much x

I have just been yesterday for my appointment, supppose to be seen in 2 weeks and from seeig my Dr it was 4 weeks. They apologised and said with current situation setbacks. I live in North East and Covid numbers high here so maybe the case depending on situation in hospitals. Im having to go back on Monday as had to have biopsy taken, was in about an hour and half all very quick really 

Thanks for the reply Fraser30. I suspected there might be delays due to COVID but all anyone can seem to tell me at the moment is that I'm on the waiting list and can't give any idea of time frame. Hopefully I'll be able to get through to someone from the department on the switchboard when I ring to find out more. 

I hope that all goes well on Monday for you x

I had exactly the same , kept ringing after the 2 weeks and told I was on a waiting list , then got a phone call on Thursday for app on Friday ( they later rang back saying overbooked so chnaged to the tuesday ) hopefully when they do contact you it will be an appointment in a few days like mine was. The waiting is awful :( hope you hear soon

Thanks Fraser30. Unfortunately they've just told me that as I'm not classed as an urgent referral, I'm looking at a 5 month waiting time and that December referrals are only now being seen. I suppose at least I know now and won't be waiting to receive a letter every day. Really hope all goes well for you - take care x

Hi there. I'm worried sick as well as I was referred urgently by GP after I found a lump, I'm 53 and even though I had a clear mammogram 9 months ago.  Shocked to get an appointment letter through quickly but it's a month off.  Everyone should be seen within 2 weeks.  I know it's challenging because of Covid but it shouldn't stop our hospitals working efficiently.  I know other departments in our hospital are running extra clinics in the local private hospital to catch up but NOT for breast referrals.  I can't wait a month to know what it is so am going to pay to see a consultant privately.  It's wrong I have to do this but the worry of not knowing is terrible.

Hi there. I'm worried sick as well as I was referred urgently by GP after I found a lump, I'm 53 and even though I had a clear mammogram 9 months ago.  Shocked to get an appointment letter through quickly but it's a month off.  Everyone should be seen within 2 weeks.  I know it's challenging because of Covid but it shouldn't stop our hospitals working efficiently.  I know other departments in our hospital are running extra clinics in the local private hospital to catch up but NOT for breast referrals.  I can't wait a month to know what it is so am going to pay to see a consultant privately.  It's wrong I have to do this but the worry of not knowing is terrible.

Hi

im so sorry you're experiencing this, it's worrying with a 2 week wait let alone a month! You've done the right thing going private I'd have done the same.

i also have a lump which I reported early last week via phone to GP and my breast clinic letter came yesterday for Friday 11th. 

im 34 and have found lumps before - upon mammograms they found multiple cysts on each side however this one feels a different shape to the others. 
 

Good luck with yours I hope it's good news!! Please let us know x

Hi Marywj,

I completely agree. It's such a worrying time regardless but to have to wait this long is awful. I also paid privately in the end to get seen and it was the best money I've ever spent for peace of mind. 

Best of luck to you and I hope you receive good news to put your mind at rest. 

Hi there,

ive managed to get an appointment to see the breast consultant at our local Nuffield hospital next Monday morning and hopefully will have an ultrasound as well.  I don't have health insurance and my husband lost his job during Covid so it's not ideal but we both agreed to do this to get some answers.  He had Prostate cancer 3 years ago and is now fine but the thought that we both have/had cancer is terrifying and has just highlighted my anxiety.  We have 3 children as well albeit almost grown up but they still need us both!

my thinking is hopefully just another cyst and I can calm down and get on with life.  If it's not then I have kept my NHS breast clinic appointment in a month.  Fingers crossed.  I know my local hospital are doing their best.  Apparently it is a shortage of radiographers and not appointments/nurses/consultants (who are at full stretch) that is causing the delays.

Thinking of you all if anyone is waiting for results/tests. It's torture. X

Went to the breast clinic today at our local Private hospital.  I wouldn't normally go down this route as I can't fault the breast clinic in our local hospital which is amazing.  I couldn't wait a month to see anyone.  Thankfully I had another large cyst that was completely fine.  No biopsy needed but they did drain it and a lot of fluid came out.  The relief is fantastic.  I would like to try to reassure anyone that a lot of lumps are simple cysts but don't become complacent.  Get everything checked out.  It will most probably be fine but best to make sure.  W xxx