posted by RC
16 February 2021
Breast lump worry
Last reply:
16 February 2021 16:31
Hi all, I had a pea sized lump in my left breast in Oct 19, went to Beaumont and got the all clear. Lump never actually went away and in the past 6 weeks I've had itchy, bleeding and discharge from nipple. Went to GP today as the lump felt really large and burning but felt like I'd been hit on my breast not sore but only on touch it felt bruise like. Anyway GP said there's a definite 5cm lump on left breast and has referred me for urgent referral to Beaumont as they have previous US and mammogram ect. I'm so worried all day and wondering if I should go private for new scan and us or wait for appointment. I'm worried with covid it'll take a long time.
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commented by RC
16 February 2021
16 February 2021 16:31
Thank you for your reply Peeko, I will call in a couple of days.
That's so worrying for you. Maybe give the clinic a ring in a few days and ask how long you'll be waiting before asking for a private referral. There's another post here of someone who paid privately and was seen very quickly.
My doctor sent a second referral for me today and that's what I'm going to do if they can't see me soon. Couldn't be living with the worry of it for months!