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Off to the boob clinic tomorrow. Bricking it.

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ShutUpMorrissey · 12/09/2018 18:30

Found a tiny lump about three weeks ago. Left it alone for a couple of weeks, it didn't go, so went to the GP last week. She had a look and a feel about and said it didn't look like a cyst. She sorted out the referral before I left the surgery. The referral form said 'suspected breast cancer'.

I was fine last week, but the last three days I've been getting more and more scared. Why did she sort the referral herself, while I waited? Is that normal? I had a scare ten years ago (the lump was nothing like this one, this is a tiny sort of hard grain of rice under my skin which you can actually see as a lump). Then I went home from the GP appointment and was sent a referral by post. Does the need for speed indicate anything or is it normal procedure now?

Also of course I've Googled and the tiny hard grain of rice thing doesn't sound good. Dr Google is not my friend.

I'm going to try to have a relaxing evening (nice food, couple of gins) but I can't stop thinking that it might be the last 'normal' evening for a long time. It's like a really shit Christmas Eve.

Anyone have anything to say to talk me down a bit? Or similar experiences?

Thank you lovelies Flowers

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CoperCabana · 12/09/2018 18:35

A doctor will nearly always do an urgent referral for a breast lump and the two week referral is standard. They put suspected breast cancer so that you are seen as soon as possible. I have been to the breast clinic in similar scenarios so I know you will be worried sick so no point in me saying don’t worry. Just remember that in the vast majority of cases, lumps are found to be harmless.

Hope you get on ok. Here’s a virtual handhold.

Winkybum · 12/09/2018 18:35

I believe they have a 14 day referral system now for cancer concerns.

Cloud9Until6am · 12/09/2018 18:37

I had an urgent referral for a breast lump - I was in very quickly. Had a biopsy then removal. It was a solid lump nearly 2cm across but turned out to be completely harmless and not cancer at all

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HollowTalk · 12/09/2018 18:37

I hope everything goes well. It must be a terrible worry, but remember so many lumps are nothing at all - I hope yours is one of them.

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ShutUpMorrissey · 12/09/2018 18:50

Thank you so much all - really appreciate it. So sorry you've had this worry too Cloud. It's a pile of buggery bollocks isn't it.

Hopefully I'll be back on here tomorrow evening tipsy on celebratory champagne 😁

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OrchidFlakes · 12/09/2018 19:03

Good luck ShupUp. I’ve just been through this and had my appointment on Monday. It was a smooth process of imaging then seen by a consultant, ultra sound (my mammogram pictures weren’t great so they wanted to check again. Results immediately. My dr also did the referral immediately with a cancer query.
The worry is horrific and is worse than not knowing. Once you have answers you can deal with it but the not knowing drive me nuts.
I’ve had a positive outcome and I hope you do too. Be kind to yourself tonight.

Bluesheep8 · 12/09/2018 19:53

I was referred in the same way but mine was an itchy rash with skin changes rather than a lump. The 2 weeks is standard as is doing it whilst you're there and what was written. Sending you Flowers and best wishes op...if it helps, there was no waiting for results for me, they told me there and then that it wasn't what I'd been fearing.

MrsMozart · 12/09/2018 19:55

Sending a handhold lass.

Buggeroffalo · 12/09/2018 20:05

I’m currently in active treatment for breast cancer. (Had my 3rd chemo today). Be reassured that if you do get bad news treatments are out there and my experience with the nhs has been fantastic. I hope everything goes well for you, and I feel there’s anything I can do to help just let me know or send me a pm.

fussychica · 12/09/2018 20:45

Fingers crossed for you.

DrMadelineMaxwell · 12/09/2018 20:47

I've had a referral and my appt is on Monday. It's good that they see people so quickly and I'm trying not to google or to worry too much until I'm told otherwise.

Best of luck tomorrow.

Fakeflowersandlemonade · 12/09/2018 20:48

Oh OP gentle hugs. Iv been there too. Like a pp I had itchy nipples rather than a lump and was on a 2 week referral. Has ultrasound as was only early 30s so couldn't do mammogram and a nipple biopsy. Iv never felt so terrified in my whole life. Thank fully all was ok. Hoping it's the same for you. Good luck x

LanguidLobster · 12/09/2018 20:51

Good luck for it! It's most likely harmless, but needs to be checked

Thankewe · 12/09/2018 20:59

Hope everything is okay, OP. You’re getting seen quickly which is only a positive

cathcath2 · 13/09/2018 01:48

Been through this and yes they scare you half to death with the immediate referral (mine too was sorted out at my GP appointment). I was seen within two weeks, imaged, biopsied and seen by the consultant all that day. All came back as negative (no cancer).
Hope it is the same for you Flowers

GhoulWithADragonTattoo · 13/09/2018 02:04

It’s scary isn’t it? Hope it goes well tomorrow.

Minniemountain · 13/09/2018 06:11

It's probably nothing but whatever the result is you can't change it.
Our breast clinic was very kind and efficient. I had consultant, mammogram, scan, needle biopsy and back to consultant all in the space of an hour.

Gramgram · 13/09/2018 06:56

Best wishes OP, hope it all goes well. Flowers

Cedar03 · 13/09/2018 08:25

Best wishes OP for today. Your GP doing the referral there and then is normal these days. Mine did one for me a while ago. The positive side of it is that it is a "one stop shop" so that you can have ultrasound and/or mammogram and see the consultant all in one appointment. Be prepared for quite a lot of waiting around and wear clothes that are easy to get in and out of. At my clinic I had to keep putting my top back on and then taking it off again although I think at some clinics they just give you a gown which saves all the faffing.

CoperCabana · 13/09/2018 14:35

Just checking in. Hope you are getting on / got on ok.

MaryPoppinsPenguins · 13/09/2018 14:38

I’ve had this twice and it was fine both times, that’s the most likely scenario. I hope it’s okay Flowers

QOD · 13/09/2018 14:42

🤞
Just been thru it with great pain, the Gp said not an indicator but then wrote ‘suspected breast cancer’ on the form.
It’s all good - thinkin of you 💐

Shelloily · 13/09/2018 14:44

Best of luck for today OP. I hope they can put your mind at rest.

You are right, Dr Google is not your friend but I appear to be consulting her full time at the moment. I had a mammogram last week and have to go back for a further mammogram and ultrasound. The appointment is a month away though and I'm being driven crazy but also telling myself that if they were really concerned my appointment would be sooner!

HollowTalk · 13/09/2018 14:45

Your appointment would definitely be sooner, @Shelloily. I hope you're okay.

QueenCity · 15/09/2018 13:46

@ShutUpMorrissey Hop everything went well at the clinic for you.

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