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Breast biopsy

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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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  • Hello and thank you for your post.

    I am sorry to hear about your situation. Waiting for tests and investigations to be done and then results can be a worrying time. However, the wait of 2 weeks to be told the result of the ultrasound scan (not sure if you had a biopsy) is the usual time people will wait.

    Waiting 2 weeks is unlikely to cause you harm but I know it can be a worry. Hospitals are still affected by the pandemic and will still be minimising visits to the hospital so more people are having conversations with health professionals and being told results over the phone. If you are waiting for the results of the ultrasound scan this may rule out cancer and say what is the matter. Or it could be that the result says there is a suspicion of cancer. If that is the case more investigations such as a biopsy will be needed to see what is the matter. Having this done still does not mean that cancer is necessarily there. 

    I hope you have support from family and friends and that you will be okay.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline

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  • Hello and thank you for your post.

    I am sorry to hear about your situation. Waiting for tests and investigations to be done and then results can be a worrying time. However, the wait of 2 weeks to be told the result of the ultrasound scan (not sure if you had a biopsy) is the usual time people will wait.

    Waiting 2 weeks is unlikely to cause you harm but I know it can be a worry. Hospitals are still affected by the pandemic and will still be minimising visits to the hospital so more people are having conversations with health professionals and being told results over the phone. If you are waiting for the results of the ultrasound scan this may rule out cancer and say what is the matter. Or it could be that the result says there is a suspicion of cancer. If that is the case more investigations such as a biopsy will be needed to see what is the matter. Having this done still does not mean that cancer is necessarily there. 

    I hope you have support from family and friends and that you will be okay.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline

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