Breast clinic

Hi,

I've received a referral for the breast clinic today from GP. I wanted to know others experiences! I'm 25 and a nervous wreck I can't stop thinking about it.

anit of background is I've had something in my lower breast for about 6 years not a lump but something has been there since I had a boil on my side. Recently I have unexplained arm pain so the googling has me concerned I have secondary cancer.

I know I am probably getting abit ahead of myself but I can't stop thinking that I've been so stupid for along time.

  • Hi,

    The breast clinic will be really thorough, it's so well organised. I was totally surprised that everything was done quickly and very smoothly. I also googled and scared myself so probably best not to do that any more! xx 
     

  • Hi

    Can I ask how it went, what did they do and did you get an idea of what they found. 
    thanks 

  • Hi,

    yes of course, when I first arrived I waited to see the consultant, he asked a few questions, examined me with a nurse there and he decided I should have a mammogram...so I was sent back to the waiting area and then called for the mammogram (they do both breasts). 
    Then back to the waiting area. I was then called to have an ultrasound where they scanned breast and underarm. It was decided then that they would do a biopsy of my breast lump and I'd have to go back 3 days later to do the underarm biopsy.
    They really don't say anything, or give you any clue as I supposed they don't know themselves. 
    At the end of all that I saw the consultant again and he was borderline concerned which doesn't really tell me anything! Anyway he gave me a date for the results appointment. Approx 8-10 days but they have called me today asking to see me earlier (which they did say was quite normal).

    So tomorrow I find out the results of the biopsy's and what the next steps are. 
    Trying desperately to keep busy! 
    Good luck with your appointments xx
     

  • Thank you for the information. I have my appointment tomorrow. Hope all goes ok today. 
    xx

  • Hi,

     

    hope your appointment well!

     

    I just got back from my appointment and they said everything looked fine and given my age should be ok. He did take a biopsy just to be sure which has made me abit nervous!