waiting for breast clinic appt...how long?

[brimfull]

went back to the gp today because of breast/nipple pain following excema type rash.She examined me and is referring me to the hospital breast clinic for probable mammogram.

I was cool calm and collected as ds was with me but forgot to ask the likely wait.Can't seem to stop thinkning about it now .Anyone had any experience and can shed any light on how long the wait will be?

[brimfull]

anyone?

[Pixel]

I got referred last year and was told they're supposed to see you within 2 weeks, in my area anyway. It wasn't quite in the two weeks because the letter got lost but they sorted it out as soon as I queried it so it wasn't much longer than that.

[brimfull]

thanks pixel,do you mind if I ask what area you live in?

[Pixel]

Brighton area.

Have you had a mammogram before? I was dreading it as I'd heard it was quite painful (especially if one is quite large, sorry to boast!)but it wasn't nearly as bad as I'd expected. It's an uncomfortable squeezing sensation that's not exactly pleasant but it really only lasts for a second. In fact I'm going for another one in a couple of weeks. Can't say I'm looking forward to it but I'm not scared - and I'm a terrible coward!

[jellyjelly]

Will be watching this as i am waiting to see a doctor about a lump, going on monday and want to be refered as i have a family history.

[brimfull]

Thanks pixel,no I haven't had a mammogram before.I'm also quite large in that dept. so thanks for the reassurance.My mum's had breast cancer but it was caught early and after a lumpectomy was fine,


Jellyjelly,it's the hardest bit ,waiting.Hope it goes well on Monday.Atleast we've started the ball rolling ,I've been scared to even go to the GP.I'm such a chicken!