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. 

  • I am so sorry to hear that but you now know what you're looking at and the next plan of action and not in limbo anymore. I won't over load you with questions but I hope you will be giving you a Chemo date shortly. Xx

  • Hi Meadow,

    I'm sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis.

    I too was diagnosed with triple negative IDC in Dec. The shock took sometime to sink in for me, but as you said, you were finally relieved that you now know you're dealing with. I haven't had my plan yet, so I suppose we are at the same speed (regarding treatment). 

    I don't mean to intrude, as everything maybe still very raw, but remember you are not alone on this journey and we are here for you. 

    Here to talk, take care

    Xx

  • Thankyou so much for your kind replies, I'm just letting it all sink in

  • Hey. Just wanted to check in with you to see how you are and how is everything going? X

  • Thankyou for thinking of me. It is all honestly so surreal that it feels as though it is happening to someone else.
    after being diagnosed on the 26th Jan, I had a staging CT which showed multiple lung mets and spread to my lymph nodes so have been diagnosed as stage 4. I have been informed it is not curable and given a prognosis of 15 months. It has all been a huge shock. I am adjusting my way of thinking to treat it like a chronic illness and take whatever treatment they offer for as long as I can tolerate it. I started chemo on the 21st Feb. I am in the process of retiring through ill health through my pension scheme and just concentrating on living well. One foot in front of the other. 
     

    sending love and healing to all

  • I am so sorry to hear of this news. We all have to take one day at a time as life is so precious and with cancer or not we never no how many days we have. I hope the chemo is bearable for you. 15 months could be 2 yrs or longer. When I became a widow at the age of 35, I took the time to grieve and I decided to try and enjoy my life and I started to train my mind into believing in positive rather than the great trauma of news I was given. It was hard work but actually the power of the mind does help. I guess when we are giving such news our mind and body works in different ways. I am sure you have been given great support and I hope all the nurses and doctors are treating you well. X

  • Thankyou again for your kind words. Positivity is the only way I know how to be, nothing is promised to any of us. Hope you are keeping well.

    take care x

  • Sorry to hear you diagnosis must have been a shock, l hope your treatment goes well. I have an appointment in breast clinic tomorrow not really looking forward to it l have been many times, the GPS just refer you on , my milk ducts have caused problems for years as it can be precancerous they treat it ASAP. I've even had a reduction to remove as much as possible.

    take care thinking of you 

    Susie 

  • Hi, on my biopsy they told me mine was suspicious, but try to keep as normal as possible. They said they could not rule it out and it had some worrying traits, but only a biopsy could confirm or rule it out. 
    I had what seemed like a giant lump, turned out to be 2.5 cms, I was told my result was face to face; some clinics run telephone results, but I knew something wasn't right, as I felt my consultant prepared me for a malignant result. 2 weeks waiting is horrendous, I unfortunately was diagnosed with grade 2 idc with dcis. But as people have said in here 1/8 biopsy's will be cancer so 7 are not. Keep distracted, keep being normal. 

  • Didn't realise how old this thread was !! Sorry