Scared about what this could mean

It's absolutely standard for all lumps and bumps to be referred to the cancer unit - it doesn't mean you have cancer at all!

Oh I feel for you, this has happened to me and I remember being beside myself with worry. I've actually been referred to the breast clinic three times, and had a biopsy done (absolutely painless in case they do this for you). Each time everything was completely fine. I have 'lumpy breasts', lucky me! On another occasion it was glandular tissue which inflamed the week before my period and then subsided.

Each time I went the staff were wonderful and very reassuring. When I had the biopsy the consultant told me to really try not to worry unless he told me there was something to worry about. And there was nothing to worry about. I try to remember that every time there is a health issue in the family. I naturally tend to catastophise and this pulls me back.

Wishing you the very best 💐

OP there is a similar place in Glasgow and I know several people who had checks there and it was a cyst. This doesn't mean anything different from the advice given hopefully 🤞

Try not to worry OP. I was referred to the breast cancer clinic for lump investigations, it’s the right place with the right staff. They are set up for doing quick painless biopsies if needed. Mine was just cysts and yours could be something like that too.

Any lump in a boob or nearby will be screened for breast cancer.

I got sent to one on the two week pathway and it ended up being a harmless cyst.

Totally understand the worry. I found a small lump whilst wiping something off my top and was referred under the 2ww too. I was actually seen in 2 days. It was a very good service. In my case I was told it was just dense breast tissue but many lumps so turn out to be non cancerous so try not to worry too much (easier said than done of course)

I found a lump and was put on a two-week pathway. I had a mammogram and biopsy but it was all very calm overall although I was nervous.

It was a non-cancerous tumour and they put a metal clip in as a marker so they can find it if they need to - they didn't even bother taking it out.

Best of luck OP.

Same happened to me, was very efficient appointment where I had a mammogram and ultrasound and given the all clear. The 2 weeks were a nervous wait but try not to worry, it's most likely nothing to worry about but always good to get checked.

Same as me, apparently I have “lumpy breasts” 🙄

Just take it a day at a time and don’t google if you can help it! Good luck x

Poor you, of course you're worried but this is very common and often nothing serious but the GP has absolutely done the right thing sending you to get it checked out.
I would advise staying off Google and just wait for your results

Hugs OP. I've never had a lump checked but I see you've had a few reassuring responses. However I've had an itchy red rash a few times and if I change my washing powder it goes away 😁 this happens especially if I'm a bit lazy and throw yesterday's bra on x

Try not to worry most are benign

I was put on the 2 week pathway for cancer (not breast). As other have said you will worry but be grateful its being dealt with so quickly. There are several things that can be flagged up and it is more often not cancer.

A friend (23)of our DiL went to the docs because she found a lump. Her aunty and nana (maternal sude) both had breast cancer and even with that history, her doc was not going to refer her because she was 'too young for cancer '. She left the room, put in a complaint and refused to leave until she spoke to another doc. They were horrified and immediately referred her and thankfully it turned out to be cysts.

Just take your time, lots of self care until your appointment x fingers crossed it's nothing untoward. X

I had a small lump in one of my breasts and was referred to the breast clinic. The doctor took a sample from the lump with a syringe, and the lump disappeared!

He said he was 99% positive it was nothing sinister, and the analysis confirmed it was some harmless kind of cyst and nothing to worry about.

It's never come back, and I've never had another one in the 15 or so years since.

DW had this. Turned out to be nothing. On the other hand, the sooner investigations and, if necessary, treatment is started the better.

Best of luck.

OP I found a lump when I was 17. My maternal GM died of breast cancer because she was afraid to see her doctor in case he told her it was cancer.....

My biopsy showed a non malignant lump so they left it in place.

I'm now 67. I've had cysts show up on mammograms but no other problems.

Try not to worry

I have been on the fast track pathway twice. It is terrifying and no amount of 'don't worry' helps much. I actually did research on the internet and found it quite helpful. However, I looked at very specific sites - mainly the communities of the major charities which in your case would related to breast cancer. There was a lot of reassurance there. For me it also helped to have factual information about next steps if the worst happened - but that of course was just me and may not be remotely helpful for you.

On both of my occasions I was declared clear (although I am still waiting for some biopsy results).

Just keep in mind 'this too will pass'. At least the fast track means that you hopefully won't have to worry for too long.

Nine out of ten people referred on the pathway don't have cancer - so please try not to worry, though I know it's really difficult.

As hard as it is , don't let your imagination run away with itself. Could be cysts equally could be just lumpy breasts . Stay positive and meet whatever it is with the attitude you can get through this. Don't stop living your life until the appointment , please enjoy your weekend away .

I think they have a pretty good duty of care on putting you on the two week pathway. I am in the same situation as my right breast just doesn't feel right. I went to the drs and they did they same. However, weirdly I am not worried, in fact I feel very relieved they are doing something although I suspect it will be nothing, and if it is, then we will deal with it. I can't tell you not to worry but they do this as a preventative, it doesn't necessarily mean they think you have cancer and are referring you.

The language they use is standard for everyone, it is scary getting the letters but it does not have to lead to anything serious.

It’s great it’s getting checked. Breast cysts are very normal and so is itching/irritation. More than likely, it will all be fine, but I’d try to think of yourself as being fortunate it’s being taken so seriously.

I am currently under consultant care for cancer (not breast cancer). We did pretty much know at the referral stage that it was cancer as I had a very obvious tumour and there wasn’t really a benign explanation for it unfortunately. The consultant saw me a week after I saw the GP and I had an operation to remove the cancer two weeks after that. I’m now waiting on a scan and what further treatment will be needed. It is scary, but I feel very grateful they moved so quickly. My mum (who lives outside the UK with private health care) had to wait 3 months to have an operation and start treatment! It’s really reassuring to be seen quickly and just know what’s next.

Have a day in your dressing gown and then pick yourself back up and enjoy your lovely weekend away.

Well, I went for a mammogram and the scans came up on the screen and the very young tecnician went out of the room and someone in her 40s came in and took a look, then she went out too and the big boss of the clinic came in himself. I thought "I´ve had it". Seriously. There was a 4.5 cm whatever in my left breast and my tissue is very dense and hard for scans to see through. I called my uncle (doctor) from the waiting room as I was really worried (horrified) and he said the most normal explanation is all kind of cists and bening tumours which populate woman´s breasts, contraty to popular belief. Your worrying is a totally normal reaction and while with no evidence to the contrary the most common outcome is what my uncle said. Try to keep it in check by telling yourself that.
P.S. He was right in my case, it was a hamartoma, a bening tumour. I had it out a couple of years ago.
All positive vibes for your appointment.