Waiting for breast clinic appointment - will my age affect the waiting time?
Hi
I am a 27 year old woman.
I recently found
thickening on the top of my breast
a few really hard tiny bumps near my arm pit
swollen collar bone
blue vein sticking out around nipple
dip/flattening near armpit which seems more pronounced then the other side
I had a small lump on the same side 4 years ago but no mammogram was done
all symptoms are on the same side
I have absolutely no pain or discharge
My grandmother and her grand mother had breast cancer so somewhat of a family history,
I went to my GP 15 days ago and they referred me to the Mater breast clinic as urgent. I know pre Covid urgent cases will be seen within two weeks and now it 4-6 .
I literally feel like my world has been turned upside down. the feelings I have are totally debilitating.
Does anyone know if my age will have an impact on the waiting time for me? I already am finding it extremely hard to cope with the fact it may be a 4-6 week wait.
I am trying to convince myself it's nothing serious but with my collection of symptoms I just have a gut feeling. I just feel so overwhelmed right now - whatever it is could be getting worse and I am doing nothing about it.
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Hi Thank you both for your responses. I finally got through to somebody thankfully. She found out for me how my refferal was assessed. My app will take 4-6 weeks. I am nearly through to the 3rd week. So hopefully nearly there. Finding it slightly easier to manage with some sort a timeframe in mind. I can stop stalking the post man in the morning for a bit. Thank you. Here's to wondering.!
Hi Katie,
I am sorry to read about the changes that you have noticed in your breast. This must be a very anxious time for you.
Every time a referral is sent to the a symptomatic breast clinic it is triaged, your age should not impact that. You could try contacting the breast clinic in the Mater to see if they have any more information about a date for your review.
If you would like to speak with one of the nurses on the Support Line please call 1800 200 700, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Kind regards,
Cancer Nurse
Hi Katie,
I am sorry you have to go through this. I am in Co. Donegal myself. I went to my GP on 20 DEC, because I had found a lump in my breast. She referred me to the breast clinic in letterkenny. I had my mammogram on 20 Jan. I don't think your age matters. Especially with a history of breast cancer. Could you speak with your GP again,maybe they can do something?
I know how it feels, the waiting is the hardest. All I can tell you is try to distract yourself, try not to worry over something that hasn't been confirmed yet. I know its tough but you'll get there.