Breast clinic referral time Scotland

Hi does anyone know how long the referral time is in Scotland at the moment? 

Discovered a lump months ago but kept putting off going to Doctors until I got pain too! (stupid me) finally went this week, doctor hasn't said much, he could see the lump without examining me, on examination has said its localised & would refer me, no idea if it's an urgent referral or not.

I'm now going out my head worrying!! 

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  • I went last August after finding a lump and only had my appointment today. You'll definitely not have a wait that long because usually its only two weeks or so.

    Please don't worry yourself, chances are it's nothing and worrying doesn't help, belive me, I've been stressed for a veery long time haha. 

    I hope everything goes well for you x

  • Oh wow that a really long wait! Why did it take so long?

    I hope your outcome was good news 

  • It was all fine thankfully. I'm in the Scottish Borders and the hospital here is seriously backed up, they're getting through them now but honestly, it was awful that I, or anyone else had to wait that long. 

    She said it was completely out the ordinary and usually in Scotland they're really speedy so hopefully your appointment will come through quickly, just try to stay calm, write down how you're feeling if that helps, remember it's most likely nothing to worry about and doctors have to take these things seriously and get you checked and stay away from googling anything!! I've worried myself enough for a lifetime with googling symptoms haha

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  • It was all fine thankfully. I'm in the Scottish Borders and the hospital here is seriously backed up, they're getting through them now but honestly, it was awful that I, or anyone else had to wait that long. 

    She said it was completely out the ordinary and usually in Scotland they're really speedy so hopefully your appointment will come through quickly, just try to stay calm, write down how you're feeling if that helps, remember it's most likely nothing to worry about and doctors have to take these things seriously and get you checked and stay away from googling anything!! I've worried myself enough for a lifetime with googling symptoms haha

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