Breast cancer
posted by Starbook30
29 May 2014

Mammogram /scan- going private

Last reply: 30 May 2014 16:56

Can anyone help please! I found a lump 3wks ago in my breast as the waiting list is so long today I decided to go private, so I've appointment for ultra sound tomorrow . Will I get results there and then or do I have to be referred back to GP? If there is cancer do I get referred back to public system?

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commented by Mardi
29 May 2014

29 May 2014 20:22

[quote="Starbook30":3no3k06c]Can anyone help please! I found a lump 3wks ago in my breast as the waiting list is so long today I decided to go private, so I've appointment for ultra sound tomorrow . Will I get results there and then or do I have to be referred back to GP? If there is cancer do I get referred back to public system?[/quote:3no3k06c]
You won't get the results of a biopsy for at least 5 days but if it definitely looks benign she might not deem one necessary, so you'll know straight away. I asked the right questions at biopsy and the radiologist told me it looked cancerous.
I got my results at an appointment with breast surgeon, but I had seen him before ultrasound.

commented by Starbook30
30 May 2014

30 May 2014 16:56

Thanks for info! Had an ultra sound today but have to go back for another and a biopsy.. She didn't say what it was - now I'm feeling more worried! Why can't all this be done at the same time!

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