Breast clinic date

Hi Sjmars, sorry you needed to join this forum but everyone is so friendly and helpful.  At my breast clinic I saw the consultant first (surgeon) then went to have a mammogram, you change into a hospital gown first.  then after mammogram I went for an ultrasound.  As something was spotted at my ultrasound I was then advised I needed a biopsy which they did straight away, they also put in a small marker in case I did need surgery later.  I then had to go back to have another mammogram to make sure the marker was in the right place.  Then changed back into my own clothes and went back to see consultant who explained what would happen next about results.  Everyone was really lovely,  very professional and very organised.  In total I was there less than 2 hours.     Hope this is helpful.

It will depended on clinic.  I first went to hospital breast clinic age 50 for a swelling in my armpit.   I wen t first into mammogram then in to see doctor who performed ultrasound.  Told it was a fat pad - breast tissue that's in armpit.  Totally benign and sent away.

Then 11 years later I had my first routine screening and recalled.  I had not lump or symptoms.  I was recalled to the screening clinic where there were 5 of us all recalled.  We all sat together waiting and one by one had mammogram, then called to see doctor.  2 then sent home as nothing that needed investigating and 3 of us had biopsies and give appointment for results a week later.  The other 2 ladies were told though by doctor they definitely had breast cancer, biopsy would just confirm type.  I was told 99% sure I had benign breast calcifications.  

Depending on your age they may do ultrasound first as young breast tissue is very dense and not easy to see changes.

Good luck and let us know how you get on x

Hi thanks for the answers I am sure they will be lovely did u manage to take anyone with u was going to take husband for support?

In the breast clincs I 've been to , even pre covid no men allowed into waiting area as they sit just patients with the short capes on as you are asked to remove your bra & top -  so wear a skirt, trousers or shorts !!  Results appointment in different area and you are allowed someone with you.

Ok thanks that’s understandable I suppose just I am on crutches so might not be able to get my lower half changed I am sure they will help always the way had surgery on back which is unrelated to this. I will go with the flow and see what they say he has to drive me anyway so might have to wait outside. I am 43 as one of you said it depends on age which tests you have first x

you don't need to change lower half just top half.  My unit has small changing rooms with seat if that helps but staff very helpful.  

Hi , as others have said, will vary from one clinic to next but most nowadays do all tests that day for initial diagnosis once results back. So could be in and out if no tests needed after initial consultation, or potentially there for several hours depending on volume of traffic! I’d prepare for the hours; when I went for my initial appointment I told work I’d be in by late morning….. didn’t get in at all! Take a book or magazine for some distraction. 

I was diagnosed pre Covid but friend recently had same diagnosis, and her husband waited in the car on results day then was texted to come up when she was called in. Saved having extra people in the waiting area. 

Wishjng you well with your appointment, let us know how you get on. HFxxx

Ok thank you will keep everyone updated thanks for the support x

How did you get on ? X

Hi sorry for late reply was late appointment yesterday I was told no IBC or Paget’s disease and am being sent for routine mammogram due to tenderness in right breast. They suspect the rash is due to a reaction to medication for inflammatory arthritis and think it could of lead to psoriasis. Still got the rash still tender but the rash is spreading on upper torso now so they are pretty sure non cancerous thanks for asking I will let you know results of mammogram take care x