Waiting for breast clinic appointment

Hi. 
 

im Kaz, I'm 39. I went to the drs in November as I had mild chest pain, a bit like a pressure, kind of tender as though I've been lifting weights. I had swollen lymph nodes under my ear and I feel like the back of my head gets swollen too. I am also very tired, kind of like I wake up still yawning but I don't need to sleep anymore, I'm just lethargic. Anyhow Dr saw me and wasn't worried about the chest pain or lymph nodes and blood tests showed slightly low folate so I took a supplement. The chest pain is still there, I get short of breath at times and then I felt a small lump right at the top of my right breast, almost so high that it's level with my armpit, but central to the breast. It's small and hard to feel at times, easier if I stick my shoulder back, it amost feels like there's two little petis pois stuck together. I felt silly even mentioning it to the nurse, convinced she'd say it was nothing, but she just had a really quick, tiny feel and said she'd get me into the breast clinic within 2 weeks. She didn't say anything other than that. I'm worried now because of the symptoms that lead me to the drs in the first place. My appointment is 23rd March so it's the full two weeks. I'm currently in the middle of a degree and I'm finding it hard to concentrate on anything else. I haven't told anyone other than my husband because odds are it's nothing and I don't want to worry people. Has anyone else experienced a really achy chest? Almost feels like it's going to hurt if I take in a deep breath. Thanks for listening to me ramble.

  • Hi, I'm in a similar situation. I'm 35 and went to the doctors back in November due to a rash on my right nipple. But I was examined and told all was fine. Then this week I discover a lump in the same breast and I saw a GP today and she's referred me to the breast clinic. And now I'm extra worried because of the rash I had last year. No pain though, although I feel pretty tender after all the poking and prodding today. Not sure how I'm going to cope with the wait! 

  • Hi AimeeLou. I'm sorry to hear that you are going through such a worrying time. Have you been given your appointment time yet. It's hard not to worry isn't it? Even though it's likely that everything is fine. Have they said if someone can accompany you to the clinic? Try to find ways to distract yourself, I know it's really hard. X

  • Hiya, I don't have an appointment date yet as I was only referred today. But the GP said it would be within 2 weeks. But should be around the same time or just after yours! I've been having investigations for abdominal and pelvic pain since January: blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, ultrasounds, and now waiting for a cystoscopy, so this feels like a bit of a cruel joke, but at least I've become quite used to the waiting and the worrying. I have an anxiety disorder as well! Do you know if you're able to take anyone with you? I wasn't able to for my abdominal and transvaginal ultrasounds, so I'm not hopeful. 

  • Hi AimeeLou, 

    have you got a date yet? How are you holding up? Hope you're ok and managing to distract yourself a little whilst waiting, it's really hard isn't it? It sounds like you have a lot going on which can't be easy especially with GAD as well. My letter from the clinic now said i couldn't bring anyone with me on the day, tbh though I don't think I would have done anyway, I'd rather play it down for now, no point in worrying people too much, although it's hard when I'm actually really scared myself. Hopefully we will both be told good news within the next week or so and be able to move on. X

  • Hey, no date yet. Have been hoping for some post all day. Maybe tomorrow. My boyfriend was staying with me all weekend (single parent household bubble) so he kept me distracted. Now I'm home alone again with my daughter at school so I felt super anxious this morning but, just trying to keep myself busy with chores and hobbies. I don't think I'd want anyone to go with me really anyway, I prefer to do these things alone! How long did it take for you to get your letter with your date? I was referred on Thursday so was really hoping for my letter today! Also waiting for a letter containing the dates for my cystoscopy and musculoskeletal appointment, but the breast clinic is the one I'm most worried about! I guess post is still slow due to the pandemic! Hope you're feeling ok? X 

  • Hi there. The wait is awful. I found a lump in my right breast 2 weeks ago. I have my appointment on Friday at the breast clinic and it's been very difficult. I lost my 37 year old sister in law to breast cancer 4 years ago on Saturday past and now finding this lump has brought up so many emotions and memories of her. I know I could be very different to her but it's been so hard as every time I closed my eyes I could just see her and have myself in her position. If it was just me I think I could cope better but it's for my husband and 3 young children who hav already come through this time with my sister in law that it breaks my heart if I have to tell our kids that I have something wrong. It's been a struggle to get through each day. I've lost weight with not eating and not sleeping. I'm a Christian and I have good friends who are praying for me and my family that we will be able to face this if this is going to be my path to walk but for now my husband keeps reminding me to just try and do the next thing, not the whole day, just the next thing! I'm so sorry to hear that others are panicking too and waiting for appointments. If anything this has given me a better understanding of how waiting in regards to our health is one of the most difficult things. Hoping that all will be well with you all xx

  • Hi, I'm sorry you're going through this too, and I'm sorry for your loss. I got a call this afternoon, my appointment is on Friday too. Glad it's so soon, but also worried that they fit me in so soon... Good luck for Friday! 

  • Got a call today, my appointment is this Friday! Surprised it's so soon as I was only referred on Thursday. Relieved but also worried it's so soon? 

  • I'm glad u have for your appointment and I really hope everything will be OK. I had a mammogram 16mths ago at my 40tg birthday because of my sister in law and it was clear at the time and I am just trying to hang on to that and hoping this is something else. All the best for Friday too for u x

  • Hi 

     

    im really glad you've got your appointment through. I'm pleased you're not going to have to wait for too long. How are you feeling? Is it in the morning?