Mammogram wait time after breast clinic assessment
Hi,
Has anyone not had a mammogram and ultrasound on their first visit and would you know the wait times for scans??
I should add I was with the Waterford hospital breast clinic…
I was assessed at the breast clinic within 6 days of seeing my gp after finding a large enough lump in left breast.
Long family history for TRBC on my mams side.
My mams cancer was only found after biopsy (was told nothing suspicious up until then) mine is in the same place and feels quite similar to what she described hers to be..
So I am freaking out and so stressed waiting to be called for mammogram and ultrasound.
I was seen by the consultant and am down for a review annually until 50 due to history (if all this turns out ok). I was told it would be a week but it’s been over 2 now…
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Thank you for your reply. The waiting is so hard.
I am stalking the postman every morning. I will let you know once I get sorted.
Hi Ned707,
Thank you for your post. It is indeed a very stressful time while waiting on Mammogram and Ultrasound but hopefully your appointment will be very soon.
The Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Centre nurse in University Hospital Waterford is contactable on 051 848196 and is there to support you through this time or you can call our support line 1800 200 700 to speak with a nurse.
Kind Regards
Cancer Nurse
Hi Ned707
Just wondering if you've had your mammogram and ultrasound yet?
Jenni53
Hi,
No I’m still waiting. I rang them and they said they had no dates available but I was down as urgent.
It’s the longest wait if my life.
Thank you for checking in.
@Jenni53
Hi Ned707
Sorry to hear that you may have breast cancer. The wait time for scans is usually not that long. It's usually just a week but as I am in Waterford as well and having breast cancer I know that the breast clinic is very busy at the moment so that maybe why you haven't had an appointment through yet. If you don't hear within the next few days I suggest that you give the breast clinic a ring and ask do they have any idea when you will get an appointment. When talking to the secretary stress that you are very anxious and stressed waiting for mammogram and ultrasound.
Wishing you the best of luck with your mammogram and ultrasound and let me know how you got on.
Best wishes
Jenni53