So upset, rescheduled

Have I got breast cancer? Appointments and waiting for test results
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I went for my breast clinic appointment today, the practitioner examined me and said she can’t feel anything worrying and she’s not too concerned about the nipple discharge. She sent me to ultrasound for the next bit of the appointment, I got to the desk and the receptionist said ‘sorry we’re at full capacity, you’ll have to come back in 2 weeks for the scan.

I just burst into tears. I understand it’s good that the practitioner couldn’t feel anything, but I’ve been working myself up so much for this appointment, and now I have to wait another 2 weeks for the scan, plus 2 more days for the results via phone call.

I feel selfish and stupid for being so upset, because I know it’s a good sign they are making me wait, but I just wanted it all over and done with, and now I’m still worried there’s something going on inside that the practitioner couldn’t ‘feel’.

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I’m so sorry that happened to you. It’s not selfish or stupid to feel upset and anxious about a further delay.

As you say, it’s good they don’t think there’s anything to worry about, but that doesn’t completely stop the worry in the meantime.

Let yourself feel what you feel. Plan some small nice things over the next 2 weeks to keep yourself busy, and be kind to yourself xx

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@mrsg2 so sorry to read your post, understandable your are feeling so upset and anxious, all you want is answers to allow you to move on. The waiting time is endless.

Try to keep busy in the next couple of week, I know it’s all very easy for me to say, eat good food, have a walk maybe meet up with your friends.

We are all here for you with love and support, keep posting to let’s us know how your getting on.

Hugs TILI :pray::rainbow::pray::rainbow:

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@mrsg2 so sorry this happened. I totally understand i was once in car wity my partner on way for result only to get a call to say results not in. Its emotional enough all ths without having to put up with things like this . Sending my love :two_hearts:

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So sorry to hear this and I know it must be so disappointing to hear after waiting already

You could try calling the number on the letter and asking for a cancellation.

I did this and managed to get it bought foward by a week. I did have to phone each morning until the third person I spoke to offered to take my details and call me back if any cancellations and asked me would I accept an appointment at other hospitals within the group of three.

Either way, at least you know you’ll be having the scan in two weeks so try to keep busy. Best of luck to you x

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