Hello E-841, how are you today? Please try not to worry yourself.
This is what happened to me, I saw my GP on 11th Jan this year who suspected I had a problem with a lump and also under my arm pit, he referred me immediately to the Cancer Care clinic who phoned me and hour and a half later and made me an appointment to see me 10 days later (seemed such a long wait and this was difficult but I kept myself really busy to take my mind off the waiting) I had this appointment which included a mammogram, an ultrasound and they also did a core biopsy which was NOT painful at all, they numb everything down first so dont worry if they decide to do this please. Within an hour they were able to tell me if it was cancerous and in my case it was and I was introduced to my own Care Nurse who with the Consultant explained what to expect were fantastic and gave me information and contract numbers for absolutely everything from asking questions, to grants for wigs, travel expenses, benefits whilst off work if needed to emergeny numbers. My follow up appointment was 1 week later where they were able to tell me the stage I was at, how they would treat me and most of all the type of cancer to be treated. By this time I had had time to let this news sink in and wrote down all the questions I could think to ask. I started me chemo 11 days after diagnosis and have just had my second session. It all happened very quickly and have had massive support.
I cannot imagine that you will be made to wait 6 weeks after your mammogram/ ultra sound for any result, as Lola said you will usually be told one way or another if there is anything untoward on the day. If you are made to wait then the outcome will no doubt be a positive one that the consultants will have little concern over. So be positive and remember there are so many people here to talk to with your concerns. Good Luck for Thursday, I have everything crossed for you sweetheart. Please let us know how you get on. XXXXXXX