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 

I'm also 22 and in the same boat as you. I had my first breast check which was just a nurse going over my breast with her hands and she found a lump and now I'm waiting on a ultrasound. I'm worried on how long it's going to take 

Ah goodness, you're very young! I was reading how fibroids in young women - esspecially Teens and early 20's are very very common (non cancerous lump - totally harmless). They just need to check everything because it's the rules to check with ultrasound etc to rule everything out. You will be going to the breast clinic I believe as anything with breasts go into the breast clinic and it's super quick. Believe you should hear/have your appointment within 2 weeks. Do you know what hospital you will be going to? How long have you been waiting? 

Hi megrh. I'm good thanks, I'm still on treatment but it's a lot easier now. I had to have a hard area on my mastectomy side checked the other day but thankfully its nothing sinister. I did feel like I was back at square one again though! I know 1988, but people still refer to me as me being young to have this, but the sad thing is, that there are a lot of other younger women who are going through it too. Do you know when your breast clinic appointment is? I hope it all goes.

Lunerlily. I'm sorry to hear about situation. It's good that you've had the lump checked and I think if you're going to the breast clinic next for your ultrasound that they try to see you within 2 weeks. I read that most lumps are benign and I really hope yours is too

Hi Amy

Im glad to hear that you are doing so well,you are amazing! How long left of treatment?

For the ladies waiting to be seen,the wait is horrible,try to stay away from Google and keep in the back of your mind that for every 10 women who are seen in the breast clinic,9 will have benign conditions. 

Hi Amy,

How are you?

I googled anxious about a breast clinic appointment and this came up!

I found a lump whilst in the bath over Christmas and saw my GP today who is referring me to a clinic but I'm so anxious and worried. Horrible times!

how are you doing now? xxxx

Hi,

I've just seen this thread and wanted to say I have my One Stop Clinic on Thursday and I'm really worried.  I've gone back to work today but they all saying a good Christmas and I wanted to come home.  

It's the unknown, what will they find that's so scary.  Just to say good luck and hopefully we all get good results

Hi,

I understand your concern and totally understand how anxious you must be feeling. 

I have been referred to the breast clinic twice so far,my latest was one week ago. Firstly because I had found a lump, that turned out to be fatty tissue. Second time as I had alot of raised red bumps, turned out to be cyst's. 

Remember not everything will turn out to be cancer but the breast clinic is the place to be, they really know their stuff. 

Hope you are bearing up ok. 

Hi,

This is my second time, last time was hormonal 5 years ago.  Its just like everyone says it's the waiting  and the more you wait the more you become anxious.  

Kernow

Hi Kernow ..

it's awful isn't it, the unknown, the what's ifs ..

im sat here pondering, working myself up, getting upset, not wanting to tell anyone, not to worry them cos it's hopefully nothing to worry about but we just can't help but worry ourselves sick :( 

hiw long was you waiting for an appointment? I'm in wales so not sure if it varies in different countries..

all the very best to you for Thursday I have everything crossed for good results xxxx

Hi Kernow ..

it's awful isn't it, the unknown, the what's ifs ..

im sat here pondering, working myself up, getting upset, not wanting to tell anyone, not to worry them cos it's hopefully nothing to worry about but we just can't help but worry ourselves sick :( 

hiw long was you waiting for an appointment? I'm in wales so not sure if it varies in different countries..

all the very best to you for Thursday I have everything crossed for good results xxxx

Hi,

I went to the doctor with pain in my armpit and was told I'd probably pulled a muscle.  Doctor said for pain I will have to take painkillers for 6 weeks before being referred to breast clinic if it continues.  10 says later pain worst  so I phoned babylon health as I couldn't get through to 111 as it was Boxing Day.  They did a referral  tried NHS but it was a 3 week wait in our area (South east).  So I've gone private and got an appointment in a weeks time.  I couldn't wait that long

Kernow x

Hope you don't mind me jumping on this thread. I've been referred to the breast clinic for a lump by my GP today and to say I'm worried would be an understatement! I've been warned the usual 2 week wait could be 4 weeks but having spoken to some private clinics they aren't much quicker. 
 

going to have to keep myself very busy to try and ease the Googling and stress. I hope you're bearing up ok!

Hi Worried2022,

I'm so sorry you have been referred to the breast clinic.  I decided to go private as it was quicker in my area.  8 days after booking the appointment which was 10 days quicker than going NHS.  I have my appointment tomorrow.  Although I have an hours journey.

I have been listening to comedy on BBC sounds, it helps to distract a little but my mind starts to wonder and realise I hadn't listened to anything.  I have moments of madness and start googling and get upset, because nothing gives me the right answers (your going to be OK!!).

Try not to Google,  easier said then done!!  Hopefully you will get an appointment soon.  I have a friend who booked privately then cancelled when the NHS was quicker, which might help.  Keep your options open

Need a chat, always hear to listen

Kernow

Morning,

I hope that your appointment goes well today, please let us know how you get on. 

To those who are waiting,the waiting is awful.  In the run up to my appointment I had convinced myself that I had several different things wrong with me especially after some severe googling. 

Im in the south east, Kent,from referral to breast clinic took 8 days total,in December. 

Try to keep busy. 

Thanks Kernow and Gemmy

good luck today kernow. 
 

As soon as I get my referral letter I'll be checking on wait times for nhs and private. Bring in south Devon it seems we don't have many one stop clinics, although I'm happy to travel if it cuts the wait time significantly. 

Just wanted to let you know I have costochondritis which is treatable with antibiotics.  To say I'm relieved is an understatement.  

I had a wonderful consultant that put me totally at ease.  Then a mammogram, a bit painful and then an ultrasound.  The radiologist took the time to show me what she was looking for and then back to the consultant .  All over in 2 1/2 hours.  

Keep me informed on how you get on.  I'm hear if you need a chat 

X

Great news Kernow!! I'm so pleased for you you must feel amazing.

Has your appointment come through yet?  As you know I went private as for me it was quicker than NHS in our area.  I always think if you have to go few extra miles to get the results quicker it's worth it.  

I felt physically sick this morning.  Keep me updated 

Kernow xx

Not yet. I did only see GP yesterday so I'm not surprised to have not heard today. I agree about going private even if it's a long drive if it means cutting the wait by a lot. The private clinic wanted my referral letter first though so waiting on that. 
 

I can understand the physically sick part, I will probably be the same. I go from being positive to being convinced it's bad every 5 minutes.

Hopefully tomorrow you will hear.  

It's a horrible feeling waiting, unsure what the future holds.  Your not in control and can't look forward to anything.  One of my work friends said think positively, easily said, hard to do

Let me know your date, I want to be there for you 

Kernow