Is this letter from breast clinic normal?

[coffeeaddict23]

Hi, I was referred in November for a breast clinic examination after finding a lump. Have just received a letter saying that I need to ring the centre on a specific day later this month to confirm I still want the appointment, although the appointment won't be booked during the phone call. Is this normal procedure? First time going through this and couldn't find anything online about it so just curious whether every patient receives a letter like this, as I found it a bit odd that I have to confirm I still want the appointment. Thanks x

I've been to the breast clinic twice and each time I've had an appointment sent to me within two weeks of seeing the doctor.

Thanks for the reply. I kind of accepted I wouldn't get an appointment quickly because I'm 20 so my GP doubted the lump was anything serious. There was a mix up with my referral when I received an appointment for a dental examination instead of a breast examination last month so it's been a bit of a mess and its all just a bit confusing

That's probably why you've got to confirm you still want the appointment then. Once you've done that hopefully you'll get a date through

Hi Girls,
I am feeling very nervous and vulnerable at moment and looking for some help. I went to my GP last Friday and had a breast check done. He found nothing and I don't feel any lumps or bumps!! But I am experiencing pain in my right breast for the last 3 weeks. The pain varies, and the location of the pain on the breast varies. It can be tingling, burning or a sharp pain and sometimes a dull ache. He has referred me to breast clinic in Mater and I am waiting on an appointment. I am 43 and have had two periods in the last month, with a lot of anxiety and mood swings going on also. I am so scared to go to appointment. I lost my daughter four years ago when she was 3 weeks old and since then I panic and think the worst in every situation. Any help would be so greatly appreciated and thank you for listening x