Hi VanessaRobbo,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

This is always a worrying time and our vivid imaginations tend to lead us to all sorts of dark places. Fortunately, only 2 people out of every 10 who attend the breast clinic, get a cancer diagnosis, so the odds are still good for you. I have been in your position on three occasions, when my consultant told me at my first appointment, that he was pretty sure that I had cancer. Twice he was correct, but the third time, biopsy proved that it was benign. I suspect that surgeons sometimes tell us this early on, to give us time to start to come to terms with a cancer. diagnosis, rather that hitting us head on when we return for our results. From looking at scans, they can detect the likelihood of certain cancers, by the presentations of certain lumps. However, the biopsy is what is needed to identify whether or not cancer is present. 

If you are prepared for the worst case scenario, it will be areal bonus if you get the all clear. Not all lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be cysts or fibrous changes. Diagnosis, treatment and after care have all made tremendous strides in the past few years. I was first diagnosed 14 years ago and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life - I'm sure that you will too. I'm glad to see that you don't have too long now to wait for your results. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi VanessaRobbo,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

This is always a worrying time and our vivid imaginations tend to lead us to all sorts of dark places. Fortunately, only 2 people out of every 10 who attend the breast clinic, get a cancer diagnosis, so the odds are still good for you. I have been in your position on three occasions, when my consultant told me at my first appointment, that he was pretty sure that I had cancer. Twice he was correct, but the third time, biopsy proved that it was benign. I suspect that surgeons sometimes tell us this early on, to give us time to start to come to terms with a cancer. diagnosis, rather that hitting us head on when we return for our results. From looking at scans, they can detect the likelihood of certain cancers, by the presentations of certain lumps. However, the biopsy is what is needed to identify whether or not cancer is present. 

If you are prepared for the worst case scenario, it will be areal bonus if you get the all clear. Not all lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be cysts or fibrous changes. Diagnosis, treatment and after care have all made tremendous strides in the past few years. I was first diagnosed 14 years ago and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life - I'm sure that you will too. I'm glad to see that you don't have too long now to wait for your results. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx