Breast cancer
posted by VC
14 December 2020

Awaiting appointment.

Last reply: 21 December 2020 11:57

Hello,
I went to my GP with a small lump in my right breast and a referral was sent to the Mater Hospital clinic for review. I have been waiting 10 weeks now for an appointment and told there are delays because of Covid19. In the mean time a larger lump has developed in my left breast and I have noticed my breast is larger and feels heavy. I cannot lie on my front due to pain in both breasts. I am wondering if I should revisit my GP or continue to wait for an appointment? Also, during the clinic visit will both breast be reviewed or just the one on the referral?
Kind regards.

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Comments

commented by Keith Egan
14 December 2020

14 December 2020 10:27

Go back to your GP today

commented by Vision
19 December 2020

19 December 2020 09:58

Hi VC, I would definitely ring gp. There's nothing as bad as waiting as you imagine the worst. Good luck

commented by VC
21 December 2020

21 December 2020 08:56

Thanks so much , I called the next morning after I posted and got an appointment. Hopefully will not be waiting too much longer.

commented by Vision
21 December 2020

21 December 2020 11:57

That's good. U did the right thing, Iv found that when it comes to certain times in your life you have to look after yourself and look after no. 1 good luck with everything x

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