New here awaiting breast clinic

Hi Bailey,  I understand how worried you are but try not to let it take over. Daughter was  referred under the 10 day urgent pathway. It took a few days longer than that but she was at the clinic within a fortnight. I hope you get your appointment quickly. Love xxxx

Hi Bailey01

i waited two weeks for the breast clinic and everything was done on the day mammogram, ultrasound and biopsies.  They tell you on the day if they think anything is suspicious then it takes a further 2weeks for the results and appointment with the consultant.

hopefully you will only need a mammogram and the clinic can reassure you.

good luck X

Hope so thank you so much x

sending love to your daughter also x

That’s good to know, all 3 done at once! Saves the back and forth and waiting for appointments.

aaahhh really okay thank you, hope you are okay also xx

Hi Bailey01,

I’m sorry to learn that you are going through this. I had a lumpectomy some months ago and lymph nodes removed, I  finished my radiotherapy a few months ago and although I am clear, am now taking Letrozole fir five years. Hopefully all will be well, but if this is the worse case scenario, then it is important you take a bit of time to let it register and sink in. The strides made in modern cancer medicine these days is amazing and they can do so much for you. However, there is so much you can do for yourself too.

You have made the first big step by finding the Macmillan site, also do visit your nearest Macmillan centre, a list is on here, or ring them on 0808 808 0000, they are superbly helpful and give you lots of great info, do walks, talks, help with benefits, bills, open 10-4 Mon-Fri for coffee and chat and lots more. Please also get a good support structure in place, family, friends, good work colleagues, I’ve lived on my own for nigh on forty years, but realised you can’t do this on your own. I also go for a short walk every day (British weather permitting) and do a daily diary, this is mega helpful, as it gets everything off your chest and out of your system. It is important during the day to keep yourself occupied, hobbies, interests etc., it stops you from dwelling on what is going on. You may also find it beneficial to listen to a meditation podcast, they really help you to relax especially when you are trying to get to sleep. I use one called ‘Go Gently’ by Christine Elizabeth Smith, it does a lot for me. Whatever you do, do not visit Dr Google as there is so much conflicting information, your head will spin and it will stress you out, listen to your medical team and ask your breast cancer nurse as many questions as you want. Also, you get great support on here.

I know it’s hard sometimes, but try and keep as positive as you possibly can, have positive people around you and dump the negativity, above all, be kind to yourself - I promise you, you will get through this. You are never alone and can always come and chat to us shower in here.

Keeping fingers and everything crossed for you.

Take care and big hugs.xxx

Thanks so much for this, that read was a breath of fresh air and very much needed after today! Really appreciate it! 

I really need to stay off Google and get my positive head on! I really hope you are starting to feel better to big hugs ️ xxx