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Breast clinic referral - so scared.

Lmjn
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Hi everyone. I'm new to this and unsure of what to write and where but basically I found a lump in my right breast. The boob has been sore a lot the last couple of months I do check them but not felt any specific type of lump until Wednesday night. Its a small pea like lump. I went to the gp and saw a locum who agreed there was definitely a lump, she did say it moved, she was very thorough but serious so I couldn't get a feel of what she may of thought. Anyway she did me a urgent referral for the breast clinic. Here in Wales it's a 2-4 week wait.

I'm only 30 and have a small child. I'm so worried that I'm going to be one of those devastating cases and I'm going to die imminently. I know this isn't rational but I'm so emotional.

Any advice on how to cope and what your experiences were is much appreciated. 

Thanks all xx

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    Hi

    Im new to the site as well. I know a little about what you are experiencing.  Ive been waiting for 2 and a half weeks for my appointment and im due to be seen on Monday. I found a lump,  it feels as if it moves but im no expert so not really sure. At the beginning i was beside myself with worry and still go between its a cyst to its cancer. Over the last two weeks ive managed to settle myself a bit  , kept busy and  now as the appointment is nearer am trying  to prepare questions i need to ask if its not the news i want to hear. Fingers crossed it is good news for both of us, keep away from dr Google and sending positivity. I did post to this site previously and the person who responded shared some positive info.  Hopefully you will be able to see her response if you look at my profile 

    Lis11111

     

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    Hello, 

     

    I'm going through exact same thing however it was a lump in my arm pit I found and doctor went on to find a lump in my breast on examination. I am 26 with a young child so know exactly how your feeling and sympathise with you. 

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    It's difficult times.

    I hope you get good news. 

    Take care. Xx

  • Offline in reply to Lis11111

    I'm very up and down with being positive one min and extremely emotional the next. 

    I don't know how to stay practical, especially with the prospect of having to possibly wait 4 weeks for a appt. 

    However I can't change what it is so I need to a adopt a more positive approach no matter what the outcome is. 

    I hope all goes well for you! 

    Let me know how you get on xx

  • Offline in reply to Lis11111

    Hi. 

    I hope today goes well. 

    Take care xx

  • Offline in reply to Lmjn

    Hi

    Thank you so much im just back from my appointment and im so fortunate that its good news . The doctor carried out a pretty thorough 

    physical examination and  i had  an ultrasound scan. Both told me it was a cyst and no follow up required. I have a family  history of breast cancer so its such a relief. However , if it hadn't been good news i knew from this site that whatever happened i would be in good hands with the doctors and would have support.

    The breast clinic was very efficient,  little waiting about and on each examination they  told me what they had found and what they thought. The message given to me when leaving was to keep checking myself.

    Have you had an appointment sent to you ? Xx 

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    Aww that's brilliant news. Congratulations! 

     

    No iv not heard anything yet, 2-4 weeks to be seen they said so I'm assuming I'll receive a letter this week or next. Hopefully. I'm worrying it will take longer.

     

    My lump feels like it moves and the Dr agreed but she also looked concerned but then she wasn't my normal Dr so I don't really know how she is in general. 

    Really happy for your outcome! Xx

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    Hope you get a date soon . My lump moved a bit to so hopefully this is a good sign . Let me know how you get on, i have all crossed for you . Take care and sending you vitual good thoughts and wishes xx 

  • Offline in reply to Lis11111

    I have rang bookings office today and apparently my referral hasn't gone through as urgent, I said I was told it was then I had a little lecture about appreciating waiting times and covid issues! 

    So now I'm looking at 7-9 weeks

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