Been referred to breast clinic

Public Archive
1

Just been to the doctor about a small lump in my rite breast she has now referred me to the breast clinic. Said around four weeks waiting time. Think this will be a long few weeks.

2

Hi Bobbybeppe, 

I am sorry you are going through this anxious time and I am sure some of our users will be showing their support very soon.

I have moved your post to our busy Breast, awareness, signs and symptoms board where I am sure our users will be along to talk and be supportive.

In the meantime if you would like to talk you can call our support line at 0808 800 6000 who can offer a friendly ear and talk to you about your referral.

Best wishes, 

Lizzy 

Digital Community Assistant 

3

Thank you for you’re advice.

4

Hi I have been referred to today from gp really worried I have a lump on my right breast been there over 7 months maybe longer but just kept an eye on it now it’s getting bigger so when to gp today got a telling off which was expecting but was worried

5

Hey there, it should be two weeks I almost positive!xxx

6

Thank you just don’t know what to expect when I get there the gp didn’t give me much information

7

Hi all

 

I’ve been referred under the two week rule with a thickening, pea sized hard lump, swollen lymph glands in underarm and pain and enlargement in my right breast. I finally have my appointment on Tuesday but after reading the posts here I’m a little concerned.

 

I was referred a few years ago with a greeny bloody discharge from my nipple. I was examined and given a mammogram. They called me back to do a more in-depth mammogram but decided it was nothing. I’ve read that some cancers do not appear on mammograms and need an ultrasound to be detected. Should I insist on both this time? My right breast hasn’t been the same ever since my first appointment. I’m not a natural worrier but I’m feeling confused and concerned. I have a life threatening condition which was missed by my local hospital and as a result I have little confidence in them; they will be seeing me again in the breast clinic. 

 

I’m 45, should I/ can I request an ultrasound as well as a mammogram?

 

Thank you for an advice you can offer.

 

Much love and luck to you all xx