Breast cancer

Hi I had a routine mammogram and it came back abnormal so was send to hospital for further checks I had a 3d mammogram and a ultrasound and the doctor said its not a cyst but a hard lump and I asked him if it was cancer and he said most likely he did a biopsy but can he say its cancer without biopsy results 

  • Hello Emma. And firsty sorry you are going through this. They told me to prepare in my mind that it would be. And i went for my results last thursday and it was. 

    Im 33 and i found a lump so wanted to get it checked out. Good news is if it is caught early the better the treatment is. I know its scary time.. and its still raw for me im waiting to start treatment. But when my Dr told me straight away he told me there was treatment and asked if i wanted to preserve my eggs etc for future pregnancies. If you are having routine mammagrams im guessing your at the age for these which is good that if it is it has been picked up. 

  • Hi Emma121 and thanks for the post

    I am sorry to hear you are awaiting a biopsy result and appreciate what an anxious time this must be for you.

    There can sometimes be some characteristics of a cancer seen on a mammogram or ultrasound that may lead a doctor to suspect cancer. However it is only the biopsy that can confirm this for sure. Sit tight for now and I hope you know more very soon.

    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.

    Wishing you all the best

    Naomi