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Is this a sufficent two week emergency referral for possible breast cancer?

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2020again · 14/02/2020 05:00

I am just asking for some clarification. About a month ago I was sent for a a two week emergency referral due to breast and armpit pain (I have a family history of breast cancer). I should add I had a similar referral about 5 years ago and they were very thorough and I had an ultrasound, mammogram and examination.

This time I just had a mammogram and a very cursory examination which must have taken less than a minute and I was told there were no problems.

The pain has not stopped and recently I have now started having what I can only describe as a burning sensation in my breasts.

It has now occurred to me that I only got the first test - basic mammogram and not any ultrasound to double check any issue (I know an ultraound can pick up different things to a mammogram).

Please does anyone know if this is a sufficient emergency referral. I absolutely still do not feel right and still have the pain and now the burning too but I am unsure if what was done is enough. If it is thorough and I am fine I will just have to get on with the symptoms but I am just not sure that enough was done to see if there is an issue. Thank you for any advice.

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Internetaddictgirl · 21/02/2020 04:31

@2020again if you are worried you should go back. I had a lump they thought felt fine, but they still did a mammogram and scan. And it was fine.
Weirdly I was allergic to gluten and very aenemic because of it a few years ago, and my breasts were so sore, they would wake me in the night. So there could be other reasons but follow your gut and don’t be scared to ask for another scan. Good luck

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Toomanygerbils · 21/02/2020 04:36

At my first exam after a scare I only got an exam (and yes family history too). It’s normal . Further tests are only done if there’s a concern. So there’s no concern for you, take that as a win :)

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