Stresser
30-01-14, 15:22
Hi all,
I've noticed some bad swelling/tenderness in one of my breasts & I've been referred to a breast clinic by my GP. But the appointment isn't for two weeks and in the past couple of days I think I found a lump and obviously I'm terrified about how long it'll take & can't get the thought that a delay could make things worse (I've lost some family members recently to aggressive cancers, though thankfully not breast cancer)
I told my GP earlier about the lump but he said as I've already been referred there's nothing he can do. I can't afford to go private but I've had some really bad experiences with the NHS recently and know you only get something if you really demand it
The stress & anxiety is killing me and making it hard to sleep, eat etc. . Is there any way of being able to speed up getting tested? I know rationally the odds are in my favour but knowing it could be another month or more before I get any results is making it really hard :weep:
Is there any advice? Can I speed up the appointment somehow?
Thanks
I've noticed some bad swelling/tenderness in one of my breasts & I've been referred to a breast clinic by my GP. But the appointment isn't for two weeks and in the past couple of days I think I found a lump and obviously I'm terrified about how long it'll take & can't get the thought that a delay could make things worse (I've lost some family members recently to aggressive cancers, though thankfully not breast cancer)
I told my GP earlier about the lump but he said as I've already been referred there's nothing he can do. I can't afford to go private but I've had some really bad experiences with the NHS recently and know you only get something if you really demand it
The stress & anxiety is killing me and making it hard to sleep, eat etc. . Is there any way of being able to speed up getting tested? I know rationally the odds are in my favour but knowing it could be another month or more before I get any results is making it really hard :weep:
Is there any advice? Can I speed up the appointment somehow?
Thanks