I had hoped to be seen within the week but my appointment date came in for the end of the 2 week NICE guidline which was a shame.
I drove by myself to the local hospital where a specialist breast cancer clinic is run each week. The consultant reviewed my history, did the physicial breast exam to confirm the lump existed. I can't remember the order... I think he then did a sonagram because the radiologist for the ultrasound was on holiday. Next he sent me for a mammogram with instructions to return with the xrays. This I did and it came back BIRAD4 with a clear shadow so he did a core biopsy (took 4 samples) using the songram for guidance.
I remember the nurse who was present being quite concerned as to whether I was alright, almost treating me as though I didn't understand the impact of what had been done; I assured her I was fine. I was told to make an appointment for 2 weeks time to have another mammogram and an ultrasound prior to an appointment with the consultant. I duly did all this then had a bit of a stress-relief cry in the car before driving myself home.
The the waiting began...
