Update On Lilpasta

[pastafreak]

Re this... http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question1363735.html

She saw the doctor this morning,who put in an urgent referral to the breast clinic...that means an appointment within 2 weeks. She's quite stressed and scared...not eating.
It must be the waiting that's the worst...plus she tends to over-analyse things.
This has come at a bad time as she's just finishing her PhD research...her funding runs out at the end of this month...more pressure. At least its something to immerse herself in.

[furrypusscat]

At least she is getting a quick referral. Fingers crossed hope everything goes well for her.

[boxtops]

Good, pasta - the 14-day referral time I mentioned yesterday is working for her. Big hugs all round (()).

[anneasquith]

i wish her well at the appointment pasta,

[lady-janine]

fingers crossed all goes well.xx

[NoMercy]

It'll be the Rapid Access Clinic the.

Fingers crossed for you both x

[Mamyalynne]

Missed yesterdays thread - sending love and positivity, hope all is well - as said the waiting is the worst.

[murraymints]

wishing her all the best in the world...it is true that most lumps turn out to be harmless, but that does noot stop the worry...

[kvalidir]

I really am so sorry she has this stress. Much love and good wishes to you both xxx

[jourdain2]

That's great news! Waiting is always the worst. It is, as you say, as well that she has something else big and problematic to take her mind off things. Not eating is not good, does she live with you? Can you get her to drink some sort of 'meal-in-a-glass' nutrition drinks? Even 'grazing' on bits through the day is better than not eating. Sounds a bit like my dear god-daughter - who is just adding to her stress levels by starting a PhD! Will keep on thinking of you both.

[B00]

Fingers crossed Pasta, keep us updated xx

[pixie373]

Best wishes to you both, pasta. I hope all goes well xx

[pastafreak]

Thank you all so,so much. My eyes have gone all wet and misty...translation=I'm blubbing.
@jourdain...unfortunately she's in London, 250 miles away. She's got her bf with her. I know he'll be a rock for her. I hope he can get her to eat.

[DTCwordfan]

Have you told her about all the replies on here, Pasta (today and yesterday) and the 80% chance that it is benign?

Why not head up there to see her and offer her your 'rock' - what is it, 4 hours by rail to Paddington?

[marval]

At least they doing things quickly, I hope she gets good news.

[tiggerblue10]

Fingers crossed for Lilpasta, Pasta xxx

I found a little lump in my armpit last year and I was so scared I couldn't sleep. I made an appointment with my GP but the lump disappeared after 4 or 5 days. Must have been a swollen gland.

[tonyav]

Fingers are crossed for Lilpasta.

[pastafreak]

@DT...I wish I could,but I've been on leave for the past 10 days and I'm back on Wednesday. My boss is on leave,as is our manager...so we are short staffed. As it is...I'd rather wait and see...she may need me there more further down the line.

[DTCwordfan]

That's true.....maybe the weekend? Fingers crossed that it is more like just a week for an appointment for her.

[Eve]

I know it might sound scarier with the urgent referral but it's good for her not having to wait so long, I've had three urgent referrals and each one has turned out to be something completely benign, mainly (and Sqad is going to tell me off if I spell it wrong again haha!) fibrous adenomas.

Things like hormonal changes can play a part, she isn't pregnant by any chance is she as that can cause breast changes.

I've always found the staff excellent and the results through very quickly. There may be a questionnaire to fill in so worth asking about any kind of family history so she is prepared for any such questions. I saw a breast surgeon on each occasion, had a fine needle biopsy and ultrasound scan done on two so plenty of time should be allowed.

It's far more likely to be something benign, especially if she's young.

I wish her all the best x