Hi all.I posted on another page on here but just found this one.
My boobs have been sore for 2wks now+last Friday I found a real small lump on my left boob.I called doc on Monday who got me in that day for an appt.He said it feels like a cyst but will refer me to the breast clinic for further tests.The next day,tues,I found another small lump on my right boob.The clinic called me yday+today the letter came through for my appt-20th March,but they said the appt can take at least 2.5 hours?! Why?! What do they do? Do you get results there+then? Why such a long appt?! Actually really panicking,all I can think of is leaving my son(he’s 8) and never seeing my partner again.
Hi Cheryl,
…and breathe… of course this is stressful, we’ve all been there. Yes, it’s quite usual that that time slot it’s given. Most clinics offer a ‘one stop shop’ service whereby they aim to do any necessary investigations at one appointment so that we don’t have to go backwards & forwards for different appointments.
You will be seen by the Dr who will do an examination & usually an ultrasound, you could get the all clear then, if it’s clear what it is. A mammogram & biopsy maybe needed to get to the bottom of it. If a biopsy is required then there is another week or 2s wait for the results - this does not necessarily mean it’s bc if this happens.
Of all the things it can be, bc is the Least likely & if on the off chance it is, then the sooner it’s dealt with the better.
But, it’s highly unlikely it will come to that & hopefully you’ll be on your way quite quickly. For the vast majority of women who post here, it turns out Not to be bc.
It can help with the wait, to carry on as normal & avoid googling as this will only increase anxiety for no good reason.
Do let us know how you get on if you want to.
ann x
I haven’t really googled anything as I know it’ll prob make me panic even more.This place is great for those who’ve been in similar as you all know how every stage of the journey feels.
I’m praying that it’s not bc of course,but I’ve had such crappy luck the past 10yrs,everything I never imagined happening to me has,and getting a horrible disease that could kill me is the next thing that I can’t imagine happening so I keep thinking knowing my luck it will.
I’ll be going on my own as my partner owns his own shop and every mon/tues/weds he works there on his own due to staffing issues at the moment and he won’t be able to close his shop obv,the only other person who knows is my boss at work(well not the headteacher-I work in a school,but the head of the dept I work in) and she can’t come with me,I’m not telling anyone else,esp my mum.she has her own health probs,she’s also my dads full time carer(he had massive stroke 5yrs ago,now disabled) and I’ve never told her any major problems of mine anyway,so feel a bit down I’ll be on my own,but trying to think positive,I seem to be looking at life differently now even tho I haven’t been diagnosed with bc,the thought of having it and dying has made me change my perspective slightly,but yeh I’m bricking it tbh ?
Honestly, Cheryl, if on the off chance it is bc, then it’s not the end of the world. The vast majority of women recover well & get on with their lives. Treatment is excellent now & it certainly is Not a death sentence.
There are loads of us here who’ve been through treatment & are doing just fine.
Yes, the anxiety is horrible when waiting & the mind can go into overdrive somewhat. So, deep breaths, try to carry on as usual & distract yourself - although easier said than done of course!
take care
ann x