Hi Ath,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear that you think that your biopsy was taken from the wrong place. I suspect that this is most unlikely, because the biopsy is led by the ultrasound. The chances are that although you feel it elsewhere, the bulk of the lesion is where they've taken tissue from. I wouldn't worry about this when you are due to have an MRI, as this will give a better view of your breast. If there is any doubt about another area, they will do a biopsy there too. Have you been given a date for your MRI yet, or been told how long you are likely to have to wait?

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you so much. I'm so scared. I keep on looking at images on Google of what cancerous lumps look like on an ultrasound and it's what I saw but I think they were trying to spare my feelings by saying it wasn't that clear. But my consultants letter to my GP states there's concern on the mammogram :( I hate the waiting. I hate thinking I can't plan ANYTHING in my life because I don't know if I'll be needing treatment and how I'll feel. How will my work be. How will I afford my mortgage. How will I manage to get through this. Etc 

The Radiologist said results in 2 weeks but the consultant said 7-10 days. MRI he hopes in 2 weeks. I've always been going through hell and it's more waiting. More agonising. I don't know how to do this :(

Ath x

The waiting is the hardest part of all. My mum was diagnosed with bile duct cancer on 3rd November last year.  We had a consultation with the surgeon on the 20th November who said it was 'resectable' but wanted an MRI and PET scan to show it hadn't spread anywhere else. A further two weeks of waiting for these to be done. A consultation two weeks later  (11th December)  mum was referred for a colonoscopy and embolisation. The colonsocopy was done 20th December which came back clear and on 15th January we had an appointment with the consultant who hadn't realised we were still waiting for the 'urgent' embolisation appointment. This was chased up and the appointment came through for 30th January. Mum was taken ill with sepsis on admission and we were told  that the cancer had progressed and that it couldn't be operated on now. She had a metal stent fitted. We are three months since diagnosis and we have three more agonizing weeks of waiting for an appointment with the oncologist to see if chemo is an option or not.. Our whole life has been turned upside down and we are all struggling to get by day by day. Trying to stay strong. x 

Hello and thank you for your post,

I am sorry to learn what you are going through, this must be a difficult time. 

Waiting for tests and test results can be a very anxious time, and the uncertainty can be hard to live with, and often people will feel they have no control. As Jolamine says I would try not to worry about the biopsy, as the doctors will know where they need to take the cells from with the guidance of the ultrasound and the mammogram. It is also usual when the mammogram is not clear that an MRI scan may be done to help give the doctors a clearer picture of the lump and whether or not further biopsies may be needed.

In the meantime, unfortunately, no one can say what the results will be until all the tests have been done.  It is often a case of sitting tight and taking each day as it comes. Looking on the internet for information can be helpful for some people but it can also be upsetting and confusing. It is important to know that the information is not going to be able to say what your situation is.

There is no right or wrong way to deal with the feelings you are having, for some people, it is helpful to carry on with normal activities as much as possible such as working to help distract them from the worry. For other people this can be difficult. It can also be helpful to talk about your concerns with a partner or friends and family.

I hope you are not having to wait too long for any answers. 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, all the best

Jemma

Thank you so much. I'm really happy to say that, because I rang to query the biopsy - they booked me in for my results on the 27th Feb and my MRI for this Monday. Hopefully they will have the results all together. And, although I am terrified, I am grateful the wait isn't as long as I was anticipating. Thank you so much for all the help thus far. I wish everyone good health xx

Hi Ath, at my first appointment I had several biopsies from three different areas. My mri scan picked up another area of concern, so I had further biopsies taken from this area too. So I imagine  like me, if mri shows anything that they haven't already taken biopsies from, they will likely do so if necessary. Hope this reassures you a little.

Oh my goodness, i am SO sorry to hear of this, truly. I can't even begin to imagine all the pain you are both going through right now. I am angry for you both that they seem to be keeping you waiting! Please can you keep me updated to how she is getting on. Thinking of you both x

Thank you Pippin. Oh Gosh, I didn't even think that I could possibly need more biopsies :( Have you had any results back? xx

Hello Kirstb and thank for posting

I am sorry to hear about your mum's situation and appreciate what a difficult time this must be for all the family.

It seems like there has been a very long time of waiting and not knowing and this understandably is both unsettling and worrying.

Hopefully you will find out more once you have spoken to the consultant. You could always call the secretary through the hospitals switch board to find out if there is any possibility of an earlier appointment.

After a long 3 months it must be hard to stay composed and distracted but I do hope others in similar situations here will also reach out to you. Support from friends and family is so needed at times like this.

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.

Best wishes,

Naomi

Hopefully you won't need any more biopsies, just wanted to reassure you that it's not likely they will miss anything. Xxx