Hi Sunshine_up, I am also 50, recalled after routine mammogram and then had an ultrasound and biopsy. The doctor told me then that she was sure I would need treatment - I'm assuming some cell samples are more obviously suspicious than others? And most do turn out to be innocent. All the best for your results. I hope you get good news and that your daughter's exams are going well xx

Sunshine 

I'm doing well thank you 

I had breast cancer in July 22 now fully recovered and back to normal life 

as case 4 said I was also told at my first appointment that it looked suspicious , howver lots of ladies here post good results and have a clear health bill after breast clinic 

do stay here for support and chats we are all here for you 

take care love Lara ️

Sunshine 

I'm doing well thank you 

I had breast cancer in July 22 now fully recovered and back to normal life 

as case 4 said I was also told at my first appointment that it looked suspicious , howver lots of ladies here post good results and have a clear health bill after breast clinic 

do stay here for support and chats we are all here for you 

take care love Lara ️

Hi Laraj

Oh wow, that's amazing, so pleased that you are now recovered!  
Thank you for sharing, it really helps everyone to read about good news and to also support others still waiting or those who are still going through their journeys..

xx

HI Sunshine_sp,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

More people are recalled after their first mammogram, than subsequent ones. This is because there is nothing to compare this one to, whereas with subsequent ones, they can always compare their findings to your previous mammogram. Waiting for results is always a worrying time. For every 10 people who attend the breast clinic, only 2 will receive a cancer diagnosis. Not all lumps are cancerous and although they may look suspect on a scan, it is only by biopsy that a diagnosis can be confirmed.

This is an unfortunate time for you to be diagnosed with your daughter doing her GCSEs. I hope that they go well for her, despite this upset.

I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy and then a double mastectomy. That was 13 years ago and I have never looked back. I still lead a busy and fulfilling life.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine 

Thank you for your message, before joining I had read through a lot of chat threads and you have provided support to so many  

I'm just about holding it together but I know it's all this anxiety and worry is based on the fear of the unknown and not what is actually happening - trying to keep it in check! 
Happy face at home is not always easy when a single parent, but hey.. in less than two weeks (hopefully) I will have facts and not just my active imagination wreaking havoc on me. 
 

Thank you for your kind words 

xx

Hi Sinshine-sp,

It can't be easy to deal with this as a single parent. Do you have family or friends who can support you through this?

One thing to remember at this stage, is that no amount of worry will change the outcome, although unfortunately, it doesn't stop us from doing so!

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine 

I do yes, my parents know and are supportive and I have told my friends. I find though that I'm not great at telling people just how scared I am! I guess because I'm having to pretend life is normal at home with my daughter..

But, last night in bed, I finally cried! And I'm hoping now I may just start to feel a bit stronger mentally for whatever may come next

Ha! I tell myself that! No point worrying, my outcome has already been determined, human nature just makes us worry! 
 

Anyway, I have a day off work today - we are having a family day as a kind of birthday treat for me (birthday is Saturday) so I'm looking forward to lunch and dinner out which will mean I won't have much opportunity to dwell..

Hi Sunshine-sp,

I told a few close friends how scared I was, but only a few. I found out early on, that the more positive I could appear to others, the better they took the news. There is nothing worse than people showing pity and being over-protective, or friends disappearing, because they don't know what to say. 

I hope that you are enjoying your day off today and wish you Very Many Happy Returns for Saturday.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolemine 

Thank you, I had a lovely day yesterday, although did breakdown a bit to parents which I think has proved cathartic as today I feel mentally stronger 

Only my closest friend knows how anxious I am, with others it's pretty much just been a statement. 
 

I'm counting down the maximum days I have left to hear about the results but definitely feel that if I hear today and it isn't good news, that I'd cope. Think I'm ready now to fight if I need to!

Xx

Hi Sunsine-sp,

I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your day yesterday. The occasional breakdown like that is cathartic. We can't hold on to all that stress forever and need a release valve at times. It is good to hear that you now feel ready to fight if you need to, but here's hoping that won't be necessary.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx