Pleased that my clinic date has came through so quickly! Appt next Wednesday at Hairmyres. Tummy is churning. It says up to 3 hours for tests…I’m really nervous about this, I have a definate lump will I need a biopsy? Xxx
Hi Suzie,
It very much depends on how old you are as to what type of scan you’ll have when you first attend the breast clinic. The older you are, the less dense your breasts are and so will have a mammogram, while younger ladies tend to have an ultrasound first. They will then look at those scans and decide whether to go ahead with a biopsy. But please remember that most lumps are totally harmless and I sincerely hope that you don’t have to join our club. Take care. Ann x
Hi Suzie, it’s standard to say up to 3 hours for tests, a lot of that will be waiting around. I had an initial check with a breast surgeon then a mammogram then an ultrasound and Biopsy, try not to jump the gun and think the worst, plenty of people walk away with a good result ?
Thanks Ann & Kim for replying x I’m 42 and my family have a history of breast cancer in their 40’s. I think I shouldn’t have looked up types of lumps as mine is hard and not painful, I’m staying positive but receiving the letter this morning makes it so real. Hugs to you both ? xxx
The waiting is the worst!! Mind goes into overdrive and all sorts go through your head. And the fact that Mr Google is at our fingertips means that we all second guess what’s happening before we get to the clinic. Funnily enough, I too have a family history of BC with both my mum and aunt being fellow sufferers, and it really doesn’t help much either, does it? Hold on to that positivity and I truly hope that all goes well for you and it turns out to be something entirely innocent. Let us know how you get on. Ann x x
Thanks girls I am determined to stay positive & get myself back to fitness classes his week, keeping busy I’m sure will help ? xxx
Thank you ? xxx
I wish you all the best. I was the same as you very anxious about my breast clinic appointment but at the same time eager to finally find out what this lump is. I went to my appointment on Monday where the doctor felt my lump and was quite concerned about it so said I needed an urgent scan and probably a biopsy, he then went on to say I will receive the letter in the post for the appointment. I was so disappointed as I was expecting any investigating to be done on the day as the letter stated so I’m now back to worrying again waiting for my appointment especially as he used the term urgent. I thought I would just mention it incase the same thing happens to you, I really hope not though! Im 25 X
That’s such ashame you have to wait again! The waiting is the worst. I hope I get all my tests done next Wednesday, did the doctor say why you had to wait again? Xxx
He didn’t say why he just said they were unable to do any further testing today but that I needed an urgent appointment. My appointment wasn’t until 4.15pm not sure if that had anything to do with it. Hoping to get appointment letter in the post today! I think most people get further tests done on the day of their first breast clinic appointment, hopefully this will be the same for you x
My postmans been today and still no letter, I’m so close to breaking down in tears the waiting is awful! Any idea how long I should wait for an urgent scan bearing in mind I’ve already seen consultant at Breast clinic? x
I went to my GP on the 14th July and she felt the lump (which is hard & not moveable) she said due to my family history of breast cancer & this very prominent lump she would refer me as an urgent referral and advised that the hospital would be made aware of this too. The hospital sent out my appt the very next day but it’s not till the 29th July. It’s in the morning so hopeful all tests will be done. Please call the clinic and ask if you have an appointment yet and this will put your mind at ease. I felt the same not knowing when it would be. It’s great to be able to chat here as I’m staying strong in front of family & friends. Please phone & let me know how you got on. Hugs xxx
Ladies i was reffered to a one stop clinic where i had all tests on the same day so Susie i would check this before hand to make sure then at least you will be prepared,its cruel to leave you hanging any longer but ive read a lot about people having to go back, it all just adds to your anxiety which is back enough at a time like this! MACDON90 hound the clinic for a date love,you shouldnt have been left to fret especially at such a young age, but try and remember most lumps are harmless so try and keep postive until you know for sure Xxx
Im going to see if it comes in the post tomorrow if not I’ll give them a ring. I wasn’t half as nervous before my breast clinic appointment on Monday as I kept telling myself most lumps are not cancerous but after that appointment with the consultant being quite concerned and saying I needed an urgent scan and now the waiting for the appointment all the worry is building up. Trying to keep positive, it’s so good to have somewhere like this where you can vent all your worries. Thanks ladies xx
Hi all
Within the NHS urgent is a 2 week time frame. Even once in the system there are many guidelines to be met.
Waiting stinks, fingers crossed you are out of this limbo very soon with the best possible outcomes.
Thinking of you,
LL xx
Thank you, I understand the 2 week wait I’m not expecting to be seen before that I just thought I would have my appointment date by now. My last one came 2 days after seeing my GP X
Hi girls, I definately hope I get all the tests done in the same day, my letter states that my appointment could last up to 3 hours. I would be pretty upset if I went and had to wait for another appointment for the scan! Xxx
I hope so too and I hope the same for my next appointment. I’ve just had a phone call from the breast clinic my scan appointment is on Monday at 2.45 so not long to wait now x
Thats good news, hopefully you can relax a bit and enjoy your weekend now xx
Aww I’m so pleased you have your appointment! I’ll be thinking of you on Monday! Please let us all know how it went. Hugs xxx