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  • 22-01-2011 11:15pm
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    chatjunkie
    Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I went to my GP in early December after having found a lump in my breast about 6 weeks before. I was told I would hav eto be referred to the Breast Clinic and would be guaranteed to be seen in 6 weeks. I rang them early last week and was told they hoped to see me in the next 5 weeks but still no date. Should i ring again, don't want to plague them especially if people with more serious conditions need to be seen first but would like to know as soon as possible if i have soething to be concerned about.


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    Dizzyblonde
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,110 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dizzyblonde


    Hi, I've been to the breast clinic myself and I don't think they'd mind in the slightest if you phoned. It could even be an oversight and if you don't phone then you could be waiting even longer for an apppointment. If you tell them you're willing to take a cancellation you could even get an earlier appointment.

    There's a recent thread about breast cysts here if you missed it:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056119608


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    chatjunkie
    Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭chatjunkie


    Thanks Dizzy Blonde for your reply. Just checked there and it will be 7 weeks wednesday since the referral went in and still no appointment date. Might ring again tomorrow, would be happy with a date even at this stage. Had a look at that thread which said everyone should be checked within a month. Dr. had said guaranteed to be seen in 6 weeks. Long time to be left with a lump and not knowing.


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    Dizzyblonde
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,110 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dizzyblonde


    It is a long time to wait, especially when it's something we worry so much about. Cling to the fact that the vast majority of lumps are benign though.
    I'd definitely call tomorrow and tell them how long it is since you saw your GP - they'll probably give you an appointment soon. Good luck.


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    Mamadoodles
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Mamadoodles


    Hi guys,
    Just got told yesterday I need to go to the breast clinic in Limerick. I'm just wondering how long it took before they contacted you Chatjunkie and how long before you actually had your appointment. Hope all went well for you.


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