Fast Track Referral

Hi everyone, I'm really stressing out and don't really know what I'm looking for on here? I'm 39 years old and recently noticed a discharge from one of my nipples. It looks bloody but when I wipe it, on the tissue it's black. A couple of times it's been spontaneous but others only when I squeeze it and the past day or two, nothing at all! Anyway, when I first noticed it, the hubby made me immediately phone the doctor. Via a telephone consult I explained to her my issue and she basically asked me what I was expecting from her?! I pretty much laughed and said I didn't know but she was a doctor and a bloody discharge isn't what you expect to see so I thought it best to try and get an appointment! She then changed her tune a bit and agreed it needed looking into and has since made a Fast Track Referral for suspected breast cancer!!  I really wasn't expecting this given her first reaction and seeing 'suspected breast cancer' on my medical record has really stressed me out. I have since gotten an appointment at the breast clinic for next week (less than 2 weeks from referral) but the discharge seems to have stopped as of yet! Should I still go? Should I be as worried as I am? 

  • Definely go to the appointment they are great at the breast clinic and will probably scan you, and you actually get the results back at the same appointment. I have had lots of breast surgery and think l have a season ticket in that department 
     

     

  • Yes, definitely still go to be on the safe side.  Xx

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    Hi Bluebell,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your symptoms, but you are doing the right thing in getting this checked out. Even if there is no discharge at present, it is still worth getting this investigated. Please try ot to worry about the 'suspected breast cancer' on your referral.  This is routine with any breast problem. Only 1 person in every 8 who attend the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis, so it is still possible that this is due to another cause.

    I am glad to hear that you don't have too long to wait for your appointment. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Here's hoping for good news.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx