Hi Becky,   

It is a scary time,  but I'm reading so many breast lumps turn out to all be ok so trying myself to focus on that.

I found two lumps last weekend, I was referred then on Monday by the doctor , told it would be within two weeks but actually it will be over 5 weeks as appointment has come through for Jan.  I'm assuming this is to do with staff shortages and Christmas too.  Not very happy about it, we have a history of breast cancer within family and seems a long time to wait.  Trying to remain positive though. 

Hi Sarah, 

I'm so sorry to hear that! I think at the minuet with corona and it being Christmas time, waiting times are becoming quite long. Obviously I understand that the hospital cannot do anything about it but it's absolutely horrible for the people effected and 5 weeks is an incredibly long time to wait I'm so sorry! 
 

I was referred late October and had my appointment early November so think I missed the Christmas rush but I was told I would have my biopsy results within 2 weeks and it's been over 4 now! 
 

Obviously I wasn't worried for my appointment at the breast clinic as I was originally going for a fibroadenoma so I can't imagine how you must be feeling! I know it's easier said than done but try to distract yourself however you can and try to enjoy your Christmas. I know you must be uncomfortable as you are swollen. Was your breast swollen when you saw the doctor or did that appear after? 

5 weeks is a very long time, i have history in mine too... im praying that it turns our to be okay. Yes this whole covid 19 is putting everything back.. hoow your okay and stay strong x

Im hoping i get the appointment through soon, i have no clue what will even happen in the appointment i think thats the more worrying thing... ive a history of breat cancer in the family my cousin had it when she was around my age too... just praying that it turns out to be nothing x

Hi [@Becky25]‍ 

so sorry to hear that you have been referred to the Breast clinic! It may be different in other breast clinics but for me I saw a doctor who asked a few questions and then did an examination of my breasts and then circled the problem areas that he wanted scanned. That was very quick only took 5 minutes then went for an ultrasound this took a while longer to get done (I think because she was deciding if I needed a biopsy). Then I had a biopsy. Some people get a mammogram instead of an ultrasound and some get both. I think I was told younger people normally get an ultrasound instead of a mammogram. You will only have a biopsy if they think it is needed. I had the biopsy done by the same woman who do the ultrasound and I didn't have to wait she did it straight away. There are 3 different biopsy's that can be done I had a core needle biopsy's which took about 10 minutes and didn't hurt apart from the numbing but even that was just a pinch x

I hope that helped it can be different in other clinics but that's what I experienced. Overal it wasn't too long and everyone was very nice, the only little thing that hurt was the numbing for the biopsy. Hopefully now you know a little more about what you can expect I understand you must be so worried given the fact you have a family history too! Good luck with everything ! X