Worried after biopsy and lymph nodes

Hi, I had ultraspund yesterday and mamogram. A lump is solid and they found enlarged lymph nodes. Had multiple biopsy and now waiting 1 week for results. I am lucky I am under private health care and saw a consultant straight away. He said they are very concerned. My husband is trying to be positive until we know what we are dealing with but I am the sort of person that needs to prepare myself for worse case scenario. As the consultant said we are very concerned a few times I am guessing they can tell from scans it is very likely the C word. Has anyone had a lump and enlarged lymph nodes that had turned out to be negative? I am 38 with 2 young children so naturally feeling all sort of thoughts.  Thanks in advance for any replies 

  • Hi thought I would say that I personally find some folk over play it on here. Don't jump to the negative wait for the consultant to explain what is needed. Take your husband with you as not all that is said you will remember ask for all in a letter. That gives you time to read & search on Web for information.  This site is good you can discover lots. The best doctors are with you. Best wishes .

  • Cyclegran 

    that’s the first negative I’ve heard on this site since joining , that’s interesting do you think some folk over play , I’m not sure I’ve noticed x love Lara xx 

  • This is Vanessarobbo's post.  Yours is negative I found frightening 30 lymph glands removed.I had no lymph involvement,  2 were taken as I was part of a research program. Sorry to disagree with you.

  • Cylclegran 

    I was simply telling my story 100 percent truth so it’s negative for me but it no means to anyone else .

  • Totally agree with you, it's support and sharing stories which I am grateful for. I don't think you was negative at all x

  • Hello Vanessa

    I'm sorry to hear that you're facing a possible breast cancer diagnosis. We know that for many people this period of waiting for results can be difficult and it's natural that you may be feeling a wide range of emotions. Facing the unknown can be a scary prospect and everyone deals with this differently. The important thing is to remember that should you go on to be diagnosed with breast cancer that there is lots of support available to you both here in the Cancer Chat community as well as from the team that will be coordinating your care. 

    It's good to hear that your husband is trying to remain positive. I know that we've had many people here on the forum who have found that approaching their diagnosis and treatment with a positive mindset has been helpful. However, I will also say that I can very much understand why you are preparing yourself for a worst-case scenario. There is no right nor wrong way to deal with a cancer diagnosis as whilst many of us may have similar experiences, everyone's journey is unique to their own individual circumstances. 

    Hopefully the Consultant will be able to give you some reassurance when you see them later this week. In the meantime, if you think it might help to chat things through with one o four nurses ahead of that appointment you're most welcome to give them a call. I'm sure they will be happy to offer any advice, information, and support they can along with helping you think about any questions that you might want to ask when you see the specialist. If you'd like to talk with them they're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Do keep in touch Vanessa and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Vanessa 

    im so sorry for this on your thread lovely my deepest apologies xxxx

  • Vanessa 

    Hope you are ok , I hope I haven’t worried you about telling you of my auxiliary node clearance having 30 nodes removed .

    I was hoping that when I shared this and they all come back clear it was giving a positive outcome as going through it I didn’t feel it was going to be positive, but wanted to tell people here that if they ever had to have this operation there is light for them xxx 

    take care and apologies for yesterday again xxx 

  • Hi Lara, not all all. Its great you feel comfortable to share your story. It wasn't  a negative post at all so please yuu stood up for yourself. We are ll on here for support x  

  • Vanessa 

    thank you so much I worried about if I had upset you all night xx 

    How are you feeling today ? Xx