1st breast cancer clinic.

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Just been referred re breast mass. What happens at 1st visit to breast cancer clinic please? 

  • Morning Ewok

    You'll likely be given a physical examination by a doctor and then sent for a mammogram and ultrasound.  If they see anything that they need to check out, they will take a biopsy there and then - at least that was my experience.  Then usually a two week wait for results.  The staff at my local Breast Clinic were so kind in what was a really worrying time.  Good luck with everything x

  • Hi, I had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy, then given an appointment to come back in a few weeks.

  • Hi, I was there nearly 3 hours for my 1st appointment.

    I was seen by a consultant, had a mammogram, ultrasound, 3 biopsies taken, another mammogram and back to the consultant.

    I had an MRI scan later the same week and then a 2 week wait for results.

    The waiting is the worst bit I'd say. Best of luck x

  • Hi Ewok I have also been referred to the breast clinic for the first time, appointment is the 15th April and letter says that I might be at clinic for 4hrs!! Xx

  • Yep, allow 3 ish hours as they do scans and biopsies if needed. X