Waiting for breast clinic appointment

Hi. Ive spoken to my doctor today about my breast problems. Its hard and has a dent at the bottom. My doctor said she would send me for a breast clinic appointment straightaway instead of seeing her first. I feel slightly better now i've taken the first step. I am worrying about a lot of other things too. Results, going to the hospital alone. I've had an ultrasound and biopsy done on my other breast 2 years ago, so im ok about them, but am nervous about other tests. 

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  • Hi Amy, 

     

    I am also in the same boat as you. I'm waiting on a breast clinic appointment too and I'm very nervous about what to expect. I'm only 22 so I've never had any of these tests before, let alone when to a clinic on my own without my mum. My biggest fear is getting bad news and being on my own for it. 
     

    I hope you don't have a long wait for your appointment and get good news x 

  • Hi. Im really sorry you're going though the same too. Its so scary and the covid19 makes it more difficult. Last time i went to the clinic and results, my mum was with me. I dread being alone this time. But honestly, the ultrasound is easy and i didn't feel a thing with the biopsy. Im more nervous this time around because its not a lump, my breast feels and looks different. Thank you for your reply. I really hope you get good news too

  • Very stressful I can't get it off my mind. Yes it's hard with coronavirus now but that's what my breast clinic is doing - telephone first then triage and ask to come in and do the tests. I think with all my symptoms I'll get asked to go in. Xxx

  • Im not sure if mine will do a telephone appointment first too. My doctor said it definitly needs looking at. Im so scared and i always think the worst. I've already convinced myself its cancer. But its good we can all talk to each other

  • The breast clinic are really good. They contacted me really quickly. Yeah I'm concerned because I also didn't find a lump so I'm not sure what it could be. But I guess it could be loads of things so I'm trying to be hopeful! 

  • Ive now got an appointment for the 25th june. I feel sick just thinking about it. 

  • Hi Amy,

    I hope you're coping ok. I'm glad you have got your appointment through. I'm still waiting on mine, hoping to get a call or letter sometime this week. 
     

    I have just seen your previous replies. I'm exactly the same I always think the worst no matter what. I have also convinced myself that it must be cancer as I can't find any other explanation (on google - not a good idea I know!). I've found trying to keep busy is helping to distract me from my own thoughts but they can become overwhelming. 
     

    I've got my fingers crossed that your appointment goes well on the 25th! X

  • I ended up calling the clinic because im so scared and thats when they told me my appointment. I wish i was coping better but i don't know how! Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for yours. I think although im terrified i need to know now, even if it is cancer. I then just want to hear its treatable. Sorry, i go on! I feel a bit better talking to others

  • I might do the same if I don't hear soon as that has now been about 7 days since the GP put the referral in. I am not coping great either, especially when everyone around me keeps saying it will be fine but there is a possibility it won't be so I don't actually want to here it will be fine as that isn't making me feel better I think it's frustrating me more. I know they are just trying to help as best they can. I have been having lots of ups and down, this is the most I've cried all year! 
     

    Definitely, I just want to know now. All this uncertainty is too much. I have found this site so helpful as it is great to speak to others who all understand what we are going through. If there is anything you really enjoy doing, e.g., baking then definitely try do that! I found when I was baking I completely forgot all my worries for a few hours. 
     

    I'm always here for a chat or a vent whenever you are feeling down or struggling to cope so feel free to message me anytime, as I find talking really does help. 
     

    Kirsty x

  • Yeah, one minute i feel ok the next im crying! And to make things worse, my breast is feeling more painful. Same, if you want someone to talk to im always ready to do so lol. 

  • Hi I've also got my appointment for the 25th of June. I'm 20. I had my baby 7 months ago and my symptoms started 3 months ago so I'm hoping it's hormones or even an infection would be better than thinking it's cancer. I have no physical abnormalities but they have pain round the sides and my armpits are having some pinching pains. Also one of my boobs look bigger than the other making my nipples a bit wonky looking.
     

    I have my fingers crossed for you and lets hope we both get some good results! 

  • I would be happy if it was an infection too. I thought it might be mastitis or hormonal at first, but my symptons didn't go. I haven't had kids so my dr ruled out mastitis. I hope we get some good or reasurring news on 25th. Good luck with your appointment

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  • I hope it helps to know I'll be going through the same as you that day. Try and reassure yourself that it's very very unlikely it's cancer especially since we're so young and I think I read somewhere else only 1 in 9 people who go to the clinic get the bad news. Also breast pain is very rarely a symptom. My breasts get worse when I'm stressed or think about it ^^. It's hard to do things you normally love doing when you have this much panic about something but I'm always here for anyone if you need a chat. I gained enough empathy after my son was born aha. 
     

    Maybe some hormonal changes happen when you're in your 20s that not many people talk or think about? That's what I'm telling myself to get me through to next week. I'm glad people my age are going through the same thing but at the same time it's very very s***. 

  • It helps to know im not alone. Yeah, the more i think about it the worse it gets! Im trying to be 'normal' as possible from now til next thursday then suddenly it all comes back. But at least we'll both hopefully have an idea whats going on after next week

  • Same here. Definitely, if you ever wanna chat before or after the appointment my messages are always open! Do let me know if it's good news! And same to the girls above. Stay strong girlies! 

  • Hi, 

    Sorry for jumping on this thread. I have similar problem. 

    I found a lump behind my nipple a few months a go and the doctor asked me to take antibiotics and return in two weeks. Which I did, he then said that as far as he could tell he thought that the lump had gone down. 

    The lump has got bigger since so have visited a different gp and she has referred me to the breast clinic and my apt is on Wednesday. 

     

    I am so scared and cannot take me mind off the worst. Since we lost my brother to cancer, I cannot help but fear the worst. I'm 31 with four children under 9.

     

    I have just found out that I am pregnant again, I haven't even told my partner as I'm worried, we decided that four was enough children but contraception isn't always 100%. 

    So nervous and I expect the worse. 

  • Hi. Im sorry you're in the same situation. I went to the clinic 2 years ago with a lump in my other breast. It turned out to be a fibrodema (sorry i can't spell it!). It was beniegn. They say most lumps are non cancerous so hopefuly yours will be the same. Like i said before, im always around for a chat. 

  • How's everything going everyone? My apt is on Wednesday and I'm sick to my stomach, haven't slept in days. I cant wait but I can wait if you know what I mean.

     

    How's everyone feeling? 

  • Hi. I feel quite numb today. I had a mini meltdown the other day too! I keep going over the 'what ifs?', my family tell me not to but i can't stop myself. Yeah, im feeling ill too, my life doesn't feel normal now. I know what you mean about the appointment, part of me needs to get it out of the way but at the same time i really don't want to know. I really hope things go well for you on wednesday and puts your mind at ease

  • My mum keeps telling me not to over think it but how can you not? Don't you think it's a little bit like torture? I am no longer worried about having BC, it's the spread that worries me.

    Your apt is Thursday? 

  • Hey ladies, I've got my fingers crossed for you both this week. I really hope everything goes well. I still haven't got my appointment yet, the wait is absolutely torture, it will be 2 weeks on Wednesday since I've been referred but I'm in Scotland and after a bit of research, we don't have a 2 week wait time frame so I have no idea when I'll receive my appointment. Phoning Wednesday for some clarification. 
     

    I totally understand your meltdowns, last weekend was one of my worse days/nights yet. I could not stop crying, telling my mum and boyfriend that I don't want to die, I know that it's BC isn't it obvious and wouldn't take on any positive comments at all. Feeling a bit better this week but I think that's just because I've been busy with work. 

    You'll both be in my thoughts this week! Xx
     

  • Yeah thursday, 9:20. Its defenitly torture, i feel so ill with worry. And i worry about it spreading too. I think ive accepted its likely breast cancer now, but if its treatable. I really don't know how i'll cope if its not. Another worry of mine now, is that it could be inflammatory breast cancer, but will have to wait and see. 

     

    Kaympee

     

    I would phone the clinic, thats what i did and they were able to tell me when my appointment is. 

     

     

    Thinking of you both. I'll let you know how i get on