It doesnt ease our worries does it, just makes my anxiety higher worrying about what my gp said in the referal phonecall 

2 more sleeps and then I'll know what's going on !!! Time is dragging though, trying to keep busy but my brain wont shut off

I work in a school so I'm busy and I don't think about it. But it's when I'm at home I'm worse. I've even started going to bed when I take my 6 year old!!! My GP said she thought it was mammary ductal ectasia. I've been reading up on my symptoms (I've since found the lump behind my nipple) and it points more to fibrocystic changes. I can no longer feel the lump (I think) but I do have breast implants so not sure if I have any or not. I'm willing Thursday to hurry up and come, but in another way I don't want it to. I'm trying to remain positive but today I'm having a wobbly day. 

Hiya guys,

my referral appoinment letter (sent to my name) says it’s for suspected breast cancer under the 2ww (which I think they write on anyone getting scanned under the 2ww) and then underneath says information from the clinic, which says that my appoinment is for diagnostic imaging and that to complete my assessment I must have an appoinment with the breast surgeon too. But says when I get my confirmation letter it will say if the appoinment with surgeon will be on same day as the imaging or a different day. (Looks like on mine just a generic para they put on everyone’s letter) 

so I guess everyone has to have an appoinment with a surgeon? No matter the cause? I don’t know but the “suspected breast cancer” written on it has really spooked me.

Guess I will find out on my confirmation letter.

hope youre all well.

Georgia xxx

Hello [@Mummy2four]‍ and [@123doodles]‍ 

Just wanted to pop a reply to you both as I can see that you're worried about your upcoming appointments. Try not to get too hung up on what the clinic is called. If you've been referred by your GP because of breast changes then you will most likely be seen in a one stop breast clinic. 

Typically everyone who attends the clinic will initially be seen by a breast surgeon. This is normal. Usually you'll have a chat and an examination and from there the Consultant will decide if you need an ultrasound and/or mammogram. This can be age dependent as younger women have denser breast tissue which doesn't always show clearly on a mammogram. 

Following on from that, if a biopsy it needed, some clinics are able to do it there and then. There's some really helpful information on the Breast Cancer Now website about what to expect at a breast clinic appointment. 

I know that this is really difficult time for you both. Waiting for appointments and results can be hard but hopefully just a few more days and you'll have some answers. 

If you'd like to talk through your concerns with one of our nurses before your appointment then do give them a ring. I'm sure that they will be happy to answer any questions you have. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

Do let us know how you get on. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator

Thank you Jenn this has reassured me. 

Thankyou, that has reassured me although the breast cancer unit at my hospital isnt a one stop clinic?

Anyway  I'm overanalising things due to my anxiety x

Good luck for tomorrow. Fingers crossed we both get great results. 
 

Kelly XX 

Thankyou darling, I've been all over the place today

Dont think ill sleep much tonight  way too anxious, just dished everyones tea up and I cant eat mine

Roll on 9.20 tomorrow morning, yours is 10am isnt it?

I'm now worrying that if they tell me its suspicious or sinister I'm going to have another wait for results

Wish my head would shut up sometimes