Hello
I found a lump a couple of weeks ago which of course has further encouraged me to poke and prod and over analyse.
I saw my GP today and expected to be told it was a cyst or of course it can’t be breast cancer you’re only 30. He said he wanted to refer me to the breast clinic and not to start worrying just yet as it could be many thinks, so obviously I’ve come home and done the opposite.
My lump is hard and around the size of a grape but not round more odd shaped. Also under my arm pit I can feel little pip type lumps plus one on my collar bone. Against all my better judgement I googled it and I’m absolutley freaking out. All of this is on my left side nothing on my right.
Does anyone know how long the clinic appointment will take to come through?
I don’t really have any questions I don’t already know the answers too, I’ve read enough to know there’s only one way to find out. It’s just I feel pretty lonely. I’ve told my husband but no one else.
The waiting is just awful, I’m not strong enough to face this right now.
Thank you for listening
KellyLeaBee
Hello and welcome. Your GP is doing absolutely the right thing, as did you when you went to him, and he is right just because he is making a referral does not mean it is breast cancer, there are a lot of benign breast conditions it can be, the breast clinic are the experts which is why he has referred you.
One thing we do say to ladies on here is to avoid googling generally as it will scare the living daylights out of you as there is so much out of date misinformation out there, so try and stay away from it. This site and the MacMillan ones are the best to go on to. You will get loads of help and support on here from the lovely ladies who know exactly what you are going through.
You will also see on here that there are many many ladies who have been in your position and have come away from the breast clinic having been told that their lumps are nothing sinister.
You should have the appointment within 14 days from the day that the breast clinic receives the referral which is the NHS standard for breast clinic referrals.
Sending you hugs
Helena xxx
Hi, just wanted to say I’ve been in this waiting room for the 3rd winter running and it’s the tough part of the process I think most here will agree.
There is a wealth of info on this site and everyone is very supportive so have a look around. As Helena said stick to here and Macmillan as there is lots of very outdated information on the Internet which wont help you right now.
I’m waiting for more biopsy results currently which I will get on Monday. Best wishes and I hope you receive your appointment very soon.
X
Hi poppyfields
Thanks so much for your reply hope all has gone well today.
I’ve managed to calm myself quite a lot and am trying to be logical rather than emotional.
Kelly
Hi, I’m glad you are calmer and hope your appointment is comes round quickly.
3rd year of yearly monitoring for me since abnormal mammogram 3 years ago and another year turned out OK!! Diagnosis of Lobular Neoplasia and microcalcifications. I’ll be seen again next October.
I’ll get notified when you post so keep us informed on how you get on and if you want to chat in the meantime I’m here! Best wishes. Xx
Appointment is tomorrow afternoon, I’m feelong very nervous. I’d actually managed to push it from my mind this last week thanks to all the snow.
The lump is still there it’s like a sausage but not smooth, bumpy. I have little lumps under my armpit.
I’m trying to stay positive but it’s a struggle and I can’t help think it’s going to be the worst.
I’m even more nervous for the fact I might not even find anything out tomorrow and then it’s christmas.
X
Hi, good to hear from you. I imagine they will do all the tests they deem necessary tmw. If you have a biopsy the results take a few days. I was given results appointments straight after the biopsies for the following week.
I’ve had the past 2 Christmases "waiting, " 2015 waiting for results and last Xmas waiting for my surgery date. It was quite difficult and I really hope that either way they are able to give you some sort of idea tmw after any tests they do.
I wish you the best of luck. Please let us know how it goes . Xx
Hi KellyLeaBee, how did you get on today? X
I’m waiting for my appointment been a week and im terrified i have hospital friday with consultants ao in all 1 week i have found a lump round one by arm pit amd odd shape further in boob my doctor examined me and gave me a letter saying that he thinks my symptoms could be cancer i thought he just gave me a leaflet but i cried im 34 two kids had cancer in both sides of the family to my mum amd auntie are coming with me but i just have that feeling it’s gonna be bad news hope u ok