Referral to breast clinic

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. 

  • I'm awaiting my 2 week wait but they are not hitting the deadline and will be 3 weeks and 2 days until I go. I'm driving myself insane with worry crying and just low in mood. 
    I have discharge and when I went to the Gp they found a lump. I also have severe upper arm pain so know it has spread as that's a direct sign I'm out if my mind Iv had the arm pin for months and months now I'm 39 

  • Hey - yes I attended alone, mainly because I was convinced the doctor would tell me it's nothing / hormones or something and to just crack on.. a couple of friends have had that experience so thought it would be the same for me. 
     

    it came as a huge shock for him to spend more time than I thought assessing the hardened area and asking questions and the word biopsy sent me into a bit of a tailspin! 
     

    im coping ok at the moment, just find I have no energy and feeling pretty blue but I always do better when I know the issue at hand so jsut itching for the appt date to put my mind at ease (hopefully) I hope you hear something today! Xxx

  • I had a pain in my right breast and a lumpy area. Went to doctors and she was more concerned over a red mark I had on my right breast. She said she would refer me and it would be two weeks but they are running behind.

    I got my letter and my appointment isn't until 1st December......

    Rang my doctor and she said that they were running behind so the fact i got an appointment before Christmas is positive and she isn't too worried as I am 34.

    Since seeing doctor, thd pain has gone but now have a mark on my left breast......

    Got a long worrying wait, and its driving me mad. I've waited 3 weeks already and when i get to my appointment it'll 7 weeks since my doctors appointment......

  • I noticed a lump on Monday, got into GP Tuesday and they found a different lump so referred my to breast clinic for mammogram and advised 2wks too - I am still waiting apt but hope I don't have to wait until Dec like you are having to. It's the unknown that's scary. I have had headache and phantom pains but think this is all due to stressing over possible diagnosis. Hope we all keep safe, well and sane whilst we wait- best of luck to you all

  • I was recently at the Leeds clinic and the policy there is a friend can come for results but not scans but they prefer you to go alone .. I had a friend wait in their car and messaged whilst  waiting 

  • Hi Sharon 

     

    I am so sorry to hear this, I have upper arm pain also aswell as severe lower back pain and headaches . I am the same as you I have such low mood and keep crying all the time , I just want to know the diagnosis either way.  I have totally convinced myself it has spread. 

     

    Iam 36 , I just don't know who to turn to , my back pain will not go away it doesn't matter which way I sit or lye or if I take paracetamol. I had to lye on the bed yesterday after hoovering the stairs which is not like me at all.

     

    i wish you well.

  • Hi @sharon.. I am trying to stay off google as I know I'll convince myself the worst. 
     

    what date is your appt ? Are you able to bring anyone with you ? 
     

    Try and remain positive, I know it's possible as I'm the same low mood... I usually run 4-5x a week and am very active but all I want to do is sleep and rest and be quiet.. I just want my date and to know what I'm dealing with xxx

  • Thank you [@AMP257]‍ - I can't imagine going on my own so may take your approach and have a friend wait in the car outside so they are there for support immediately after if required. 
     

    I hope your experience was ok on the whole ? I have no idea what to expect and how a biopsy feels... x

  • Mine was done Tuesday too and I'm waiting as well still x

  • It's so frustrating isn't it. Some people say they received their appointment a day or two after initial referral and others are waiting longer than the two weeks. When the GP examined you, did he/she seem concerned? Hope you're otherwise well xx