Hi!

I went to my GP about a new breast lump on the 15th March and was seen at the  breast clinic on the 25th. Much quicker than I thought it would be. I was seen straight away for an examination and then awaited an ultrasound, I waited about half an hour to be called for that. Dr did the scan and a young nurse was present, he said my breast tissue is very dense and he couldn't tell what the lump is, so classed as indeterminate. Then he said he could have done a biopsy there and then but he wanted to do a mammogram as I'm 37 and if you are over 35 you qualify for that. I went to the hospital the next day for that and a biopsy. I was told it was still unclear.  Going out of my mind with fear and anxiety to be honest. I have 2 young children. I found the process very quick but the waiting time for results is agonising. 
 

hope you are ok and your concerns are nothing to worry about xx

my daughter has been told she needs a breast biopsy how long is she likely to wait in Glasgow  ? She is a single parent and going crazy with worrry

Hi irenc,

I had an ultrasound that wasn't clear enough for diagnosis and was told that day that I needed a biopsy, it happened the next day in a different hospital but by the same consultant. I was lucky that it was so quick. I hope she doesn't wait too long. The waiting is by far the worst part. X

you were so lucky. Daughters work offered health check so it would have been private . Then after more scans she was told she needed a biopsy. Now that will be NHS so its a week on now.

you were so lucky. Daughters work offered health check so it would have been private . Then after more scans she was told she needed a biopsy. Now that will be NHS so its a week on now.

I believe here in Scotland the NHS has a two week pathway, meaning you must not wait any longer than that for any scans or tests you may need. Obviously I don't know now if that remains the case as the waiting lists are sadly growing. She definitely won't wait much longer than that. I've everything crossed that it isn't serious, but if it is she will be very well looked after. I can't fault the treatment I've had and I'm doing well now. X