Awaiting first consultation

FormerMember
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Evening all 

I’m new to all this forum stuff , I’ve just been given an urgent referral to the breast clinic due to swelling under my left armpit into my breast I’m having loads of pain in my shoulder and arm also , obviously I’m worried out of my mind not sleeping and constantly thinking the worse. 

can I ask when you guys first got sent to your appointments did you have to wait the full two weeks ? 

sorry for moaning on just one worried mummy xx 

  • Hi Katie,

    I guess it depends! I got seen a couple of days inside the 2 weeks, but that was in non-Covid times (2 plus years ago).

    sadly clinics are busy.....the only thing I can suggest is to try and keep mind and body as busy as you can! And don’t google, it’s full of scare stories and often out of date!

    keep posting

    sending a big comforting hug xxx

    Moomy

  • My personal experience was that I had to wait 6 weeks but I live in a large city.  I have heard others getting their appointments within a few days, even with Covid restrictions so it is a wait and see approach.  As Moomy said, try not to worry.  I have also heard that BC doesn't usually hurt so you may just have an infected lymph node or something similar.