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

Hi Case4 

Thank you, I've told my daughter to not worry too much, going through this uncertain time puts a different perspective on things. 
 

When do you get your results? That must be so worrying for you to know that you may need treatment. Here's hoping it becomes a not needing any treatment for you

But have to say I'm impressed so far at the speed of everything

Please share how you get on..

xx

Hi sunshine_up, I had my results end of Feb, 12 days after biopsy. In my case, it was cancer but early and the treatment has been surgery (end March) followed by radiotherapy for five days starting end May. The treatment for me has not been too invasive and I can say that I forget about it most days now. I hope your outcome is good - there are plenty of conditions that can cause changes in breast tissue - and that you're not finding the waiting too traumatic (though honestly, it's hard not too!!) 

Hi Case4 

I'm so sorry that you have had to face that and despite it you sound very calm! I guess what I've been reading on here is true that once you know what you are dealing with, it's easier to digest and work with. 

How are you feeling about your soon to be radiotherapy? I am sending you lots of good and healthy wishes for then

And thank you so much for your supportive words! I think one fear I have is not necessarily being told I have cancer as such  but that it's advanced.. 

Guess I'll know soon enough! And I'm looking forward to joining you in getting to a point where it doesn't monopolise my every waking thought! 
 

Thanks very much Sunshine_sp for your good wishes. Yes, the not knowing if/how bad is the worst thing. I am grateful mine was picked up early in screening because I'm not great at checking for lumps! Once I knew it was treatable, I felt so much better and the radiotherapy is the last leg of treatment for me. Hopefully you'll have a good outcome and can put all the worry behind you!

Thanks very much Sunshine_sp for your good wishes. Yes, the not knowing if/how bad is the worst thing. I am grateful mine was picked up early in screening because I'm not great at checking for lumps! Once I knew it was treatable, I felt so much better and the radiotherapy is the last leg of treatment for me. Hopefully you'll have a good outcome and can put all the worry behind you!

Hi Case4 

Gosh I'm also rubbish at checking for lumps! The relief you must have felt at knowing it's treatable must have been immense! 
please do let us know how you get on with the radiotherapy. 
 

Thank you