Hello Olwen99,

I had lumps under my armpit that kept swelling and going down and I also have one known fibroadenoma which is a benign (non cancerous) lump. When I visited my GP last week, she also examined my breast said she can feel more lumps than the 1 fibroadenoma I had. I also have been referred to the breast clinic. Pleased do not worry and try to keep your mind positive ( I know it is very hard as I am struggling to do this myself..). I am currently waiting for my breast clinic appointment but you have to keep mind that breast tissue may be effceted by a lot of things such as hormones, menstural cycle and milk ducts etc. According to the protocol you should be seen within 2 weeks of the referral. I hope everything goes well for you.

Thank you so much, yes she said 2 weeks so fingers cross it's no longer. I suffer with sever anxiety so I am really struggling today. I don't have any particular lumps, she just said it was a lumpy texture and it was tender but she was so busy to explain what that might be so has to do lots of googling which has left me very worried. I hope all goes well with you x

Hi there,

Sorry to jump on the post but I have very similar symptoms and saw my GP who could also feel some lumps but I was told my referral could take upto 8 weeks but if I hear nothing after 4 weeks they will chase it up. I was already quite worried but now you're saying 2 weeks is protocol im wondering if I should query this more? 

Honestly google just adds on my worry, I would suggest to find things to distract yourself until you receive the referral letter. All the best x

I think there is guidelines where doctors decide the urgency level of your condition depending on your symptoms, age, how long you had the lump for, other conditions you have etc. I would suggest to wait until you receive the referral letter. I hope everything goes well for you x