I saw GP regarding a problem with my chest and rib just below left breast. I have Emphasyma and was worried it may be first sign of another infection. Because of location, GP wanted to do a full breast exam. I have never had one before so after much resistance, I caved. After exam, she said she is referring me for a chest x-ray as I expected, but then said she found a lump under my armpit and was referring me to breast clinic under the 2 week pathway.
I was shocked to say the least but unconvinced. I spent hours last night trying to find said lump and honestly I cannot feel anything other than the odd lymph node. I am very thin so I can feel many lymph nodes so this is not surprising. I want to cancel my referral because I don’t want to waste their time when I honestly cant find anything of concern. Should I just cancel? I don’t want to be labelled a time waster when they are already under so much pressure. Has anyone else had a similar experience?
