Breast biopsy

I'm 38 and went to the clinic on Tuesday and the nurse said she could not feel a lump but will put me forward for an ultra sound to put my mind at rest. On the ultra sound they found a 1cm lump and said it looked like a Fibroadenoma. The doctor said I would have to come in for the results. Then had to see the nurse again and she said I would receive a call. I've had a letter with a telephone conversation for 2 weeks time. I'm going totally out of my mind. 3 week wait to see a doctor, then a 4 week wait for the clinic and now two weeks. I am really struggling with this. The lady that did the ultra sound seemed concerned and got a doctor in and she was the one who said she thinks I have a fibroadenoma. Has anyone had a two week wait with bad news? Would they give you bad news over the phone? I just feel this is unbearable. 

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  • Hi Thetrees38

    im so sorry that you are in this situation. The wait feels impossible doesn't it. I am in a similar situation as you, had biopsy 8th Jan get my results 26th and have struggled to function normally. 
    I have taken reassurance from the fact that only 1 in 5 who are biopsied turn out to be cancer. I am keeping that thought in my mind but am also aware that if I turn out to be in the 20% that I will  receive a plan on the day of my results and just crack on with it. I truly think that this wait is the worst of it for me. 
    take care, I will be thinking of you
     

     

  • That's a good way to look at it. Did they give you and indication on what they think it is? Whatever mine is it 1cm.  I'm having my results over the phone. I feel two weeks is a horrendous time to wait! Do you think if it did flag up they would contact us as soon as they new?

  • I asked outright if they knew what I was and was told that only biopsy was certain but that they expected that I would need ongoing treatment. 
    I have been using the time to get my work in order in case I need to hand over to someone else, plus doing any more strenuous tasks around the house. If anything my home and work will be super organised! 
    as for giving results over the phone, I really don't know. Pre Covid I would have said surely not, but now, who knows. I would think Face to face is always better. I wonder what others have experienced. 

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  • I asked outright if they knew what I was and was told that only biopsy was certain but that they expected that I would need ongoing treatment. 
    I have been using the time to get my work in order in case I need to hand over to someone else, plus doing any more strenuous tasks around the house. If anything my home and work will be super organised! 
    as for giving results over the phone, I really don't know. Pre Covid I would have said surely not, but now, who knows. I would think Face to face is always better. I wonder what others have experienced. 

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