Hello, fingers crossed you all hear soon .

I'm in a similar situation, waiting is awful isn't it! I went to GP 8 days ago (Friday) with a lump in my breast, she agreed it was concerning and also found more areas of concern. I was told she would do an urgent referral and I would hopefully be seen in 2 weeks although "although they might be a bit behind at the moment with everything that's going on" 

As I stay in Scotland the 2 week thing is just a guideline and not mandatory. 

After a week of not sleeping and not eating, and running home from work every day at lunch to check the mail (partly why I'm not eating, don't have time for lunch ) I phoned the docs yesterday to ask who I could phone at the breast clinic to find out what was happening, the receptionist said that they had only just sent the referral off that day !! A week later !! I explained that I was in a bad way (not eating, sleeping etc.) and asked if GP could help with that. I was told that was not a medical emergency and should phone back at 8am Monday morning

Just a waiting game I guess......

Oh bless you - please try and eat and take care of yourself - I know how you feel as I am not wanting to eat (or do anything frankly!!) 

I'm sorry that you've had this experience, it feels like the receptionist maybe needs a little customer service skill training.../ empathy !! It's just torture.

x

Hi all,

There's not much help or advice I can offer but just to say I'm in a similar boat so nice to know I'm not alone! I went to the GP on Wednesday with a lump in left breast which isn't painful. She didn't think it was anything serious but has referred to breast clinic and said I should hear in 2-3 weeks. Although I'm 36 which I know is young, my sister in law was first diagnosed at 39 and sadly passed away last year at age 44 so I think this just makes me think the worst.

The wait is awful. I even contacted a private clinic to see about an appointment, the initial consultation fee was £250, which although alot could be doable but then they said all tests are extras and a biopsy can be up to a £1000 so that's out of the question! Just got to hope to hear soon and I hope you all do too. 

I messaged my doctors today and managed to find out I have an appointment scheduled (should get it confirmed in the post soon) - but it's on my birthday and 3 weeks away... could think of better ways to celebrate. 

I keep crying on and off when I think about the potential outcomes. Now for 3 weeks of keeping as busy as possible to make the time fly by. 
 

I hope some of the other posters who are waiting for their dates have some certainty on when they will be seen soon xxx

xxx

Also ... I will need time of work for the clinic appointment - interested to hear what you are all mentioning to your coworkers / bosses at work. I feel like I'm not behaving like myself and want to explain why to my boss but I also don't want to open a can of worms / have too many people aware when I don't know if I even have anything to worry about ... but given I have 3 weeks to wait and I am frankly all over the place I feel I at least need to explain to my boss and I need to request the day off work regardless! 

Hello, glad you have a date although rubbish way to spend your birthday! And it will be a long 3 weeks....

I have told a couple of good friends at work, feel I needed to explain why my head has been all over the place. When I get an appointment date and will need time off I'll expain to my bosses then, I know they will be very understanding so I have no worries. 

Agreed - I know everyone will be lovely I just don't even know where to start and don't want the team on eggshells around me for the next 3 weeks. 
 

i really Hope you hear soon and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you - this extra stress is the last thing anyone needs right now x

hi. im 32 and found a lump in my left breast in january. went to docs in march as i also have a dimple. the nurse also found a lump in the right breast  that i couldnt feel. i was referred to breast clinic. That was in March. its now November. iv had more changes. another dimple. i now have 2 lumps in each breast as well and my left breast has grown a cup size. i have rang and rang the clinic and keep getting told that they will be in touch. phoned again today and got told that with everything going on their very behind and i would just have to wait. im in Wales. theyve been awful.  i really hope you all get seen soon. im going to keep nagging at them.... it will probably end up being nothing.... but imagine that is is actually something and theyve fobbed me off for the last 7 months. im so annoyed 

This is awful!  I'm in Wales too and have to wait 7 weeks for appointment after seeing doctor (even though i was referredfor an 2 week referral). Chances are it's nothing but imagine if its not! I like you am frustrated and worried but I sympathise with you massively as you've had to wait 7 months!!

keep us updated with how you get on and come on here to rant your frustration and worry - I'll keep you company xx

Much love xx