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 

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.

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

Thanks Kernow I really appreciate that I'll let you know.

also I hope you are having a nice glass of wine tonight!!

Glass noooo, bottle.  X

Hey, sorry to hop on the end of this.

I am 23 and found a lump in my left in November, kept it to myself to see if it went away or just told myself it was tissue. Then in December went to my mum and asked her if she thought it was a lump she said yes I rang the doctors the morning after and got booked in to see them that day, he said I was in the under 30's category so very unlikely and he didn't say much more than that which didn't fill me with confidence but referred  to the breast clinic and had a just about a 4 week ish wait they said due to covid and my appointment is on Tuesday. To clarify I have freaked out a couple times at 3 am after seeing other women my age having breast cancer. I feel like the closer it's got I just feel numb and can't sleep and don't want to eat. Think I'm writing this because it's nice to talk to someone and I don't really have any one. 

Hi Findyourtribe,

I'm so sorry you found yourself on this forum.  I'm not an expert and I have never had BC but I did get a scare recently and its terrible, being out of control, what if and the unknown.

Every single person on this forum totally understands and they are amazing at helping you through this difficult time.  Firstly through don't Google, it doesn't give the answers your seeking, everybody is different.

Your doing the right thing by going to the GP.  And if your referred,  yes,  unfortunately due to Covid some clinics are taking longer to see people, but you may get a cancellation.

A lump doesn't mean BC it can be a number of things and reading some other people's experiences this is the case.  Good luck for Tuesday and please let me know how you get on.  I will listen 

Kernow xx

Hi Kernow, 

you asked for my date it's 25th jan. feels like forever but I will keep busy. 
 

Hi, 

Im so pleased but t seems a long time to wait, but will be here soon enough.  How you feeling?  

Kernow

Just want it here really but I got from feeling pretty positive to terrified multiple times a day. 

Hi,

I was the same, I had alot more positive moments but I would find my mind wondering and get panicky.

As my appointment got nearer I was so wanting it and then 2 days beforehand I didn't want to know.  On the day I was physically sick.

Let me know how you get on

Kernow

I imagine I will feel the same, all of a sudden you think actually I'd rather not know if it's bad. 
 

I have been feeling more positive but like you say, the panic does set in too.