Referred under 2 week wait

Last week I found a lump in my left breast, quite by accident, as even though you are supposed to check i never knew what I was really checking for until I found it. Now I feel like my world has stopped and I'm struggling to function. I'm trying to keep busy and take my mind off it.  The GP said he was going to refer me under the fast track referral but this might be delayed due to Easter weekend and due to Covid.  I can't sleep I'm so worried. I'm a carer for my husband who has severe fibromyalgia and I have 2 girls. All I can think of is who will look after everyone if I have cancer.

Parents
  • Hi, I'm sorry to hear this, I too found a large breast lump, I was told I would be seen within 2 weeks, which was already unbareable and now I have been informed there is a backlog of patients due to covid and I have to wait until the 22nd. I have enquired about private but they also have a backlog, I have asked my GP to try and be referred somewhere else but as yet I haven't heard anything. It's totally out of my hands so it seems, so frightening. Lots of luck coming your way x

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  • Hi, I'm sorry to hear this, I too found a large breast lump, I was told I would be seen within 2 weeks, which was already unbareable and now I have been informed there is a backlog of patients due to covid and I have to wait until the 22nd. I have enquired about private but they also have a backlog, I have asked my GP to try and be referred somewhere else but as yet I haven't heard anything. It's totally out of my hands so it seems, so frightening. Lots of luck coming your way x

Children
  • Oh no that is unbearable I dont even know how I'm going to get through the next week let alone if there is that much of a backlog.   Even though it is a little while off I am pleased that you have got a date for your appointment, did the hospital phone you or did you get a letter in the end?  I just feel so on edge that i'd rather just get a date through even if its a little while off just so I know, i guess I no good with everything feeling so out of my control and i empathise.  Sending you all the luck in the world and keep in touch. x