I am new on here today, and have an appointment on 1st October at the Breast Clinic. I went to GP after finding a lump under my arm and also experiencing an achy booby and also discharge from nipple. She put me under an urgent 2 week referal (but I hear that is pretty standard) I have been told I have to allow 4 hrs for my appointment, anybody have any idea what tests they will do. I am 44, have 2 girls aged 3 and 5 and cant have anymore kiddies. Doctor has ruled out hormonal changes, but there is family history.
Hi and welcome to the BCC discussion forums where I am sure you will get lots of good, honest support from the many informed users of this site.
While you are waiting for replies I have put for you below the link to BCC’s publication ‘Your breast clinic appointment’ which I hope you find helpful.
The usual procedure is for them to give you what is called a triple assessment.
Manual examination by nurse practioner
Mammogram
Ultra sound scan and if needed, a biopsy.
For the biopsy they will give you a local anaesthetic so it won’t hurt. Unless your clinic is a ‘one stop clinic’ you will get your results 1 - 2 weeks later. I’m sending big hugs, and hoping for a good outcome for you.
I attended my first appointment at the breast clinic yesterday after being referred by my doctor who found a breast lump . I am 34 with strong family history. My clinic was a one stop. I was examined by the consultant who was lovely and put me at ease. I was then given a mamogram and anultra sound. Thankfully I was diagnoised with a cyst and need no more treatment. The consultant has referred me to a family history clinic so hopefully I will be given scans for early detection in the future. I was glad my husband came with me for support. I hope it goes well for you , everyone in the clinic was very nice and supportive which you need at this worrying time. The waiting was the worst part work kept me busy and I tried to stay positive. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.