Sensitive Subject. Looking for reassurance.

[NatalieG]

Hi everyone.

Don’t really know why I’m posting this but I’ve been referred to the breast clinic by my GP for breast pain and swelling. I am so unbelievably terrified that I can’t focus on anything. I think I’ve even made myself ill as I’ve been sick all day.

Has anyone been before and it turned out to be nothing? What should I expect at the clinic? All I can think about is my 10 month old little boy and how I don’t want to leave him without a mummy.

Sorry if this all sounds dramatic. I’m just really scared.

[Hollyhobbit]

Hi , This happened to my sister last year. I’m afraid I don’t have much indepth info as she didn’t want to discuss it much but it turned out to be nothing and she was given the all clear. I hope this reasures you a bit . Always best to check these things straight away. Sending you a hug xxx

[DisneyStacey]

I don’t have any experience with this, but I know there are loads of brave and wonderful dibbers who do and I’m sure they’ll be along to offer their stories in due course.

All I wanted to say is that you aren’t at all being overly dramatic. Of course you are going to be worried and scared and probably a whole host of other emotions too. There are no right and wrongs.
Sending you lots of love x x

[Rac20]

I’ve been to the breast clinic quite a lot over the years as I have fibroadenomas (probably not spelled that right) anyway in my experience the nurses / doctors are very good at reassuring you. I’ve always got results the same day. Always best to get these checked out but try not to worry. X

[NatalieG]

Originally Posted by Rac20

I’ve been to the breast clinic quite a lot over the years as I have fibroadenomas (probably not spelled that right) anyway in my experience the nurses / doctors are very good at reassuring you. I’ve always got results the same day. Always best to get these checked out but try not to worry. X

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This is really reassuring. Thank you. One of the things I most worried about is being told I have to wait a couple of weeks for results. X

[darbs]

Hi, I've been referred 3 times for various lumps and always got the results the same day. I went to the gp earlier this week with yet another lump and have again been referred. The gp explained that they have to refer all breast changes into the clinic. Please try not to worry x

[lindylou46]

I had what sounds like this once, turns out it was a blocked duct (seemed to be a bit like mastitis), all sorted with antibiotics. Hope yours is something similar and you feel much better soon. Easy to say l know but try not to get too stressed

[NatalieG]

Originally Posted by darbs

Hi, I've been referred 3 times for various lumps and always got the results the same day. I went to the gp earlier this week with yet another lump and have again been referred. The gp explained that they have to refer all breast changes into the clinic. Please try not to worry x

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What happens at the appointment? X

[sophiepop]

I have been to the clinic a few times and each time I have gone into panic mode! Each time I have come out grinning like a cheshire cat.

We have a one stop clinic here and I always have a consultation with the doctor, then a mammogram and then the ultrasound people have a look, mostly they send me on my way home, as couple of times they have drained the cyst. At this point I will confess to being the biggest wuss you will ever meet and I can honestly say that it doesn't hurt at all, maybe a tiny (and I mean tiny) bit uncomfortable.

No point saying try not to panic. Fingers crossed you'll come out grinning too

[Wordsworth]

I had a painful swollen lump that turned out to be an abscess - antibiotics sorted it out. I actually got one on the other side 6 months later and found it before it got bad because I knew the signs. Try not to worry too much, remember it’s best to get it looked at now whatever it is!