Hi all,

I had a lump on my breast for a month or so, although I can’t recall when first found, and went for a check up at GP. They referred to Breast Unit within two week wait and reassured it’s most likely nothing to be worried about. 

Fast forward two weeks and I’ve had an ultrasound, then been told I need a mammogram and biopsy. I asked when and ultrasound technician said immediately. She wouldn’t tell me cancer but said that she can usually quickly tell when lumps are cysts or fibroid related and this wasn’t that. She told me that the MDT would contact with results of biopsy and advise treatment plans etc. I then had to see consultant on way out. She told me that the limp appears sinister and she thinks that the imaging are in keeping with breast cancer. She told me to start getting used to the idea of coming to the hospital on a regular basis for treatment and that the MDT would have the information needed after biopsy. I was alone as I thought this was going to be nothing and all of a sudden I think I am being told that I have breast cancer. 

Today 6 days after biopsy/ultrasound/mammogram and I received a call telling me that an appointment had been scheduled for me to meet with the MDT on Wednesday. She said she was just the booking person and didn’t not know anything beyond re results. 

I guess I just want to know if it is definitely cancer and to start accepting this prior to the appointment. I know that I can’t do anything but the uncertainty is so hard. I don’t know if they would schedule me an appointment if results looked clear and it wasn’t cancer or if this is standard or if I should be even a little hopeful for a different result. 

Spiralling and not sure what idea to get used to. I went to this breast unit 4 years ago when my 6 month old son stopped breast feeding suddenly from that side. I had fed up until that point without issue and also didn’t struggle at all with my daughter two years earlier when she was born. I was given the all clear then and told milk ducts looked fine and no concerns following an ultrasound. 4 years on and here we are.

Thanks for reading and any advice/support you can offer.

xx