How long is the wait for first ultrasound?

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I just had a breast exam on Monday
Anyone know?
Thanks
Kate

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I’m in uk - south west plymouth
Wondering about going private

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Hi Kate

 

I’m not quite sure what you mean by having a breast exam on Monday. Was that at your GP, or at the breast clinic? Did you have your first mammogram on the breast screening program? Or have you found a lump that needs investigating.

 

If it was your first mammogram, you won’t be sent for an ultra sound unless they find something suspicious. Most of us are either called back after a mammogram, or find our lumps ourselves. Then we are referred to a breast clinic by our GPs, where we have a triple assessment. Manual exam, mammogram, and ultra sound. All performed (usually) at the same time.  If they then find a suspicious lump, it will be biopsied and usually you will get results one week later if it is cancer. If not, I think they will tell you straight away that it is harmless. 

 

I’m sorry if this isn’t the information you need, hopefully someone should come along soon to explain further.

 

Take Care

poemsgalore xx

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Hi CloudDog and welcome to the BCC forums
You are welcome to call our helpliners to talk through your query on 0808 800 6000, lines are open 9-5 weekdays and 10-2 Saturdays

You may find the following.link to the BCC ‘Worried about breast cancer’ Information helpful:

breastcancercare.org.uk/worried?utm_source=promo_content&%3Butm_medium=help_you&%3Butm_campaign=worried

Take care
Lucy BCC

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Thanks so much
Your post helped me towards not spending 2 months of wages on a private diagnosis!

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Reassuring thanks!