Breast clinic referral

Hi guys , first time posting on here! I've been referred to the breast clinic , it's been over a week since my gp referred me . I was wondering how long it takes? And do they send a letter or phone you with a appointment? I'm really trying to stay positive and not panic but I don't just have one symptom , I have quite a few and in both breasts . I'm only 29. Thanks in advance for your help ️

  • Hi, sorry I'm not much of a help but I'm waiting as well. My GP told me they will call me. I'm 30. I first noticed a crust on my nipple and it was bleeding a little but I didn't think much of it, I just put some cream in it and it healed well. But about a week after, it started to itch like crazy and I had scaly skin and rash coming on and off after a month of it not going away I called my gp and then referred me to a breast clinic. I do not have a lump but I'm starting to feel a constant pain that goes under my underarm and my areola is noticeably bigger and lighter than the other one. I'm trying not to panic. 
     

    Do let me kno how you get on, good luck ️

  • It's such a scary time isn't it! I have similar symptoms too! Quite aggressive redness and scaling on both breasts , nipples are crusty , I've also started getting pain and a horrible burning sensation in my left breast . I've found two lumps , but they arnt small or pea shaped so I'm not sure what they are! (Hopefully nothing!) the waiting is horrible , I think I'll feel slightly better when my appointment comes through . I really really hope it all goes ok for you and you get seen very soon! Let me know ️

  • Hi! 
     

    i was wondering if you've heard anything. I received a letter to book my appointment but when I go on it it says that no appointment are available so now waiting for the clinic to call me, they should be contacting me before this Wednesday. 

  • Hi! I had a letter through on Saturday , it said I'm on a 6-8 week waiting list before I can Even phone for a appointment! I phoned the GP and the appointments clerk at the hospital and the lady said they arnt taking appointments! My symptoms are getting worse so I have to phone my own GP on Thursday because he's not in the clinic until then , I'm praying he can push it forward! I just can't believe that anyone that's got symptoms should have to wait! Hope you hear and get a appointment sorted soon! The waiting is awful! X 

  • Mine said that I need to book an appointment as soon as possible, I guess I just have to patiently wait for a phone call or I might try to call the number they gave me if no one calls me before Wednesday. 
     

    Yes, that's very weird that you have to wait that long! Hopefully your GP will be able to push it forward for you. Good luck ️

  • Ahh I'm so glad you've got a appointment , that's the first step! I'm sure they'll call you very soon. Yeahh I'm really hoping so , it's just fustrating , you shouldn't have to push in this scenario! It's scary enough without the process or getting a appointment being stressful! I'll let you know how I get on , please update me on your appointment too ️

  • Hi 

     

    I hope you're well, just to let you know that I have an appointment on the 20th. So it was a 3 weeks wait instead of 2 but I guess with covid they might be busy. Let me know what your GP says. ️

  • I'm so glad you got a appointment! All fingers crossed for you! Phoning GP tomorrow , will let you know! ️

  • Hi , hope your ok. Just a update .. spoke to my GP this morning and he was gobsmacked at the 8 week waiting list , he'put me down for a urgent referral so I should have been seen by now! He's phoning them today and sending for another urgent referral so I should get a letter/appointment hopefully within a week! Feel so relieved now! X

  • That's great news! I hope they will call you soon X