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GP's dismissing my complaints about a breast problem for nearly 4 years
When will the GP's start to take patients seriously when they complain about medical problems. I visited my GP over 3.5 years ago, after 2 complaints he told me "I promise you you don't have breast c...
Hi @AT404
You will be pleased to know that your story is not unusual but thank goodness you knew your body and were brave enough to keep looking for answers.
One male GP told me if he took notice of every woman who complained about their breasts he would be cutting a forest with the referrals ! His thought was simple - our boobs change during the menstrual month so don't worry !
To hear your female GPs also took no notice of you is an added worry.
They would still have taken lymph nodes for testing anyway. At least it is now sorted and you have been treated - look forwards now to a healthy future. Good luck.
Summer :-)
You will be pleased to know that your story is not unusual but thank goodness you knew your body and were brave enough to keep looking for answers.
One male GP told me if he took notice of every woman who complained about their breasts he would be cutting a forest with the referrals ! His thought was simple - our boobs change during the menstrual month so don't worry !
To hear your female GPs also took no notice of you is an added worry.
They would still have taken lymph nodes for testing anyway. At least it is now sorted and you have been treated - look forwards now to a healthy future. Good luck.
Summer :-)