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Rosie1989
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Hello everyone,

 

I'm still a little in shock after going to my gp yesterday with a solid and slightly painful area on the outside of my right breast and being referred for an ultrasound and potential biopsy.

 

he suggested I would be seen quickly and likely receive a phone call in the coming day or so re: the appointment but I haven't heard anything today and frankly I am torturing myself with the potential outcomes. I'm trying to stay off google and remind myself that at 31 chances are it's not sinister.

 

I have told one friend who has offfered to come to the appt with me (not even sure if that is allowed). 
 

im based in Edinburgh and hoping this wonderful online community might be able to help me understand the timescales and how the process works. 
 

wishing you all the best,

 

Rosie. 

  • Offline in reply to Kelbel80

    Hi Kelbel80

    I recieved a call today 

    They had a cancellation,  so my apt is wed 9th Dec 8.15am xx

    I will update you when I know more.How are you? X have you called them to say you will take a cancellation?

    Hope you get your apt soon , hugs, thinking of you and everyone on here xx  

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    Rosie 1989

    Hi Rosie 

    Sorry to read your feeling anxious about everything you're going through,I know how you're feeling ive been in the same position ,its hard having to wait as all sorts of things cross yoor mind. But you may be one of the lucky ones ,and it may not be as bad as you think. There have been many posts on here like yours ,and its not always worse case scenario. Try to be aa positive about everything as you can, and wait and see what the outcome is, and im sure you will be able to.deal with whatever that is. We are all here for you if you need to talk, please do its always good to get your feelings out. Mine did turn out to be cancer ,and believe me when I say if it is ,you will be in good hands,the NHS have been amazing ,I didnt think I could go through some of the things I've had to,but believe me its doable.  But hopefully you won't have to,not evetyone who finds things do,it can be a number of different things,its not always cancer ,so try hard not to worry . Good luck and dont hesitate to drop me a txt on here ,if you need to talk. Xxx

  • Offline in reply to Zaraaa_

    Hello, hope you're ok.

    Yes it was a 2 week urgent referral Although, as I'm in Scotland, 2 weeks is just a guideline and not a mandatory legal requirement as it is in other parts of the UK.

    Don't mind you asking my age - I'm 46 

     

    Take care xx

     

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