Hi everyone, 

I've been reading lots of people's posts on these forums over the last couple of days and they've been really comforting and reassuring to read. A little bit about where I'm at now - late November during a breast check (I try to do them frequently) i found a medium sized smooth lump in my left breast. My mind immediately jumped to the worst and I was in tears constantly for the night and following day. After trying to keep a brave face, I told some of my closest friends (who I live with, at university) who were all very supportive. I had an appointment with my GP a couple of weeks after my telephone appointment, as she wanted to see me after my period. Following this appointment where I was examined, she referred me to the breast unit at the hospital. I was due to return home for the festive break and due to a Secretary error, my referral was put through as urgent and the breast unit rejected my referral when I wasn't about to have an appointment in the following two weeks. 

A couple of days ago after some worrying over the festive period, I contacted my doctor again and she re-referred me to the clinic, who called me same day and I have an appointment on Tuesday morning. I really like to know what's going to happen in a worrying situation where I don't have much control so I'd really appreciate if anyone could let me know what happens when you go to the breast unit for a referral? My mind is worrying about small trivial things such as, do you have to wear a hospital gown when being examined? How long will results take if they do a biopsy? How long does the process take? 
 

I'm much further along with my progress mentally than I was in November, as I walked round a supermarket worrying about having to plan my funeral (I'm 19) but I've managed to reason with myself and calm down a lot before Tuesday. Hoping for good news in the coming weeks, and can only wait and see. 
 

Thanks for reading! 
Gina x