Breast cancer diagnosis

I was at the breast clinic yesterday. Had mammogram then ultrasound. The consultant performed the ultrasound and then said it was cancer and said may be lumpectomy or mastectomy...was a little taken back by the bluntness. Then had core biopsy 3 from breast 2 from armpit. Then advised I needed to have another mammogram to check clips in correct position that they had put in....nothing about these where explained. I was then given a leaflet with my breast nurse name and contact details and told I have appointment by phone in 2 weeks to advise a treatment plan

Can a diagnosis be made before the biopsy.

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  • Hello and thanks for posting.

    I am sorry to read that you are waiting for biopsy results. This must be a worrying time for you  

    I agree with with Laraj, sometimes the doctors will have a good idea of what they are seeing on the mammogram and ultrasound because of the characteristics of the abnormal area that has been found. However, it is the biopsy that will confirm whether or not it is a cancer.

    It might be worth giving your breast nurse a call just to clarify things for you, especially as you say, things weren't really explained about the 2nd Mammogram and getting the clips checked. The metal clips are inserted to mark the abnormal area so that this can be easily found again if further tests or surgery is needed. In the meantime you may find it helpful to look at our information on tests for breast cancer

    Waiting for results can be a difficult time . You would be welcome to call the cancer information nurses directly for any more information or support. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    I hope this helps.

    Take care

    Jemma

  • Thankyou for your reply Jemma, very much appreciated. I will give my breast nurse a call xx

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