Waiting for breast clinic referral apt

Hi, I've been reading the posts on this forum for a few weeks now, everyone is so supportive and caring, it's hugely helpful full of so many brave and inspiring people.

Last month I found a patch of itchy skin like eczema by my nipple, after looking on Dr google I went straight to the GP. After hydrocortisone cream didn't much resolve it I was referred to the breast clinic, GP also thought she could feel a lump, but could be thickening (I can't feel it). Anyway, my apt is next Thu. The waiting is very hard, emotions up and down. One moment I'm in control, the next not.

From this site I'm aware of what to expect at the apt, I'm having a lot of difficulty sleeping, especially waking and not getting back to sleep, that's when my mind is in overdrive! Any tips?

How are others coping with the waiting?

x

 

  • Hi all

     

    I finally have my first appointment but another week to wait.


    Petrified isn't the word. One minute I forget about it but the next Im in a terrible state.  I have convinced myself it is the worst news. I just don't know what to do. 
     

    I am so worried because it feels deep and I can only feel it when laying down. Would this mean it's attached to the chest wall? I'm just so scared. 
     

    Sorry to be doom and gloom but I'm finding it difficult to be positive xxx

  • Hi,

    I feel your pain, the not knowing is just awful and it's definitely hard to keep a positive attitude- I've been the same the last few weeks good days and bad days so guessing it's totally normal to be feeling this way. 
     

    I've been trying to keep busy (and away from google as there's never anything good to be found on there) and have planned out my days a few in advance. Just little tasks to complete round the house, doing things with the children to keep my mind occupied until my results appointment. 
     

    hoping the days up until your appointment go quickly for you xx

  • My appointment came through still have almost 2 weeks to wait. My lump is quite big but is movable and not painful 

     

    keep googling things. 

  • Hello

     

    what happens on your first appointment? 
     

    I have mine in a couple of weeks? Thought they would scan on first one ? 

  • Hi there, 

    it's quite a stressful time waiting isn't it?


    My appointment started with a breast examination, then an ultrasound followed by a mammogram. I guess depending on what they see will determine what steps they take next. 
     

    I then had a core needle biopsy to the lump (with markers put in) and lymph nodes, then another mammogram.

    I know it's easier said than done, but try not to feel too stressed or anxious. I've seen on other threads that not every lump is something to worry about and always best to get checked out. Xx

  • Thank you. I keep telling myself that but then end up googling to diagnose my self. My appointment is on 10th how long was you there for ? Just need to plan for picking the kids up. 

  • Google is terrible isn't it

    I was there around 2 and half hours, all the staff so lovely, supportive and friendly. This was my first experience of having to have anything investigated so was a little nervous to say the least. 
    hoping everything turns out ok for you xx

  • You too. When do you get your results ?

  • sorry just seen you get your results tommorrw. good luck 

  • I got diagnosed with invasive cancer at 42, had stage 1 2 tumours grade 1 and grade 2, was 11 days before christmas gone i got told there and then after ultra sound mammograms and biopsys. Had lumpectomy and another surgery as i had a seroma. Sent my tumour away and thankfully didnt need chemo had 10 rounds of radiation. Going in shortly for aome filler in me breast but the worry and stress of not knowing is the worst.