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2kidsandadog
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Hi

i am I driving myself crazy with worry, I had a phone appointment with the doctors on Friday as I have pain in my Collarbone for over 6 weeks, she said she want to see me, so I went to see her the same day, she checked my Collarbone and also carried out a breast Exam, to my shock she said she can feel a lump and has sent me for an urgent referral ! She has said if I don't hear by Tuesday I need to call her so she can chase it up ! 
i have just been diagnosed with mild lupus so to also now be told I have lump and sent me into an emotional spiral ! Also make it's worse I am the same age mY mum was when she found out she had bone cancer 

if anyone could give some advise on what to expect at my appointment that would be greats 

thanks x

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    Hi 2kidsandadog,

    I have a 2ww appointment next Wednesday and I understand I arrive at the clinic and meet a consultant who will examine the lump my doctor found and then from there it could  be ultrasound, mammogram and possibly biopsy. If biopsy it could be up to 2 weeks for results. This is in theory based on the phone call and letter from breast clinic. It's all new to me.   I'm in Essex , so I know there's possibly regional variations to timescales. 
    the waiting has been hard as it will be 13 days from doctor appointment to breast clinic appointment. Blinking covid means I have to face this by myself and can't take anyone along. They said I could be there 3-4 hours. So I'm going to pack some snacks, a play list and a book. 
    I've tried to keep myself busy. 
    I send my best wishes to you. I know how this uncertainty feels and it's tough going. 

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    Hi, I'm in the same boat as you - have a 2WW wait appointment booked for the coming Weds. I have found some posts on here about the breast clinic appointment and from them and my letter it seems you talk to a consultant, have tests such as a mammogram and ultrasound and then if needed a biopsy. 

    I'm so worried about the whole thing. I wish you all the best and hope you get your appointment soon x

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  • Offline in reply to Jo-anne

    Hi, I'm in the same boat as you - have a 2WW wait appointment booked for the coming Weds. I have found some posts on here about the breast clinic appointment and from them and my letter it seems you talk to a consultant, have tests such as a mammogram and ultrasound and then if needed a biopsy. 

    I'm so worried about the whole thing. I wish you all the best and hope you get your appointment soon x

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