Hi I had my first breast clinic appointment last month, and I know that it's not meant to be a pleasant experience but mine was just horrible. There were no private rooms, only cubicles and I could hear women next to me speaking with the staff. And when the Male consultant came in to see me, he spoke for a bit then brought a female nurse in. After a few minutes I was asked to take my top half off, so I instinctively looked for the curtain to undress behind.  There was none. So I had no choice but to stand there and take my bra off with the 2 of them standing infront of me, they never stepped outside or looked away. There wasnt a sheet to give me a small bit of dignity either before the examination.  I felt utterly degraded. 

After that I went to a separate part for an ultrasound and biopsies. Once these were done the sonographer said I could then go over to another separate room to wait on the consultant, and she left the cubicle and I was standing there and no way could I stretch round and tie my gown back up before i left there so I had no choice but to ask another nurse who was nearby to help me. 

My results came in and i have to go back and get one of my lumps removed and I'm absolutely terrified at the thought of going back.

My experience that day has really affected me and i panic at the thought of going through that again, i have honestly never felt so degraded in my life, i know the nurses are there to look at breasts but i should have been given the dignity of being able to undress alone and maybe have been given a sheet to cover up with before a nurse etc came in.

Anyone got any tips for getting me through this wait for next appointment? I was told on the phone they dont know how long i have to wait x