Hi there , I’m so sorry you’re in this awful waiting game! I would advise just keeping busy . Go walking in the park , on a beach , go shopping ….. anything to keep you busy . I hope that you have good news next week . X

Hello 

welcome 

yes it’s a schock when somethings found in a mamogram like you I went in never expected them to say something was found but I could feel the atmosphere change ,I was diagnosed nuly22 

Good luck for your results my lovely akways here to help or chat love Lara xxx 

Thank you Laraj can I ask what was your diagnosis and what treatment you had? I’m keeping myself as busy as I can in the day but night time is the worst as soon as my head hits the pillow my head fi s with everything and I just can’t sleep. I’m totally exhausted .

Hi, im in a similar situation as you. On a recall i had more 3d mammograms, ultrasound and biopsy. I was referred to hospital then from the clinic and told even if biopsy results negative i would still need to be seen. Just got appointment for 4September. Lump only 4mm and cannot be felt. Only 5 days since bioosy but im in a mess trying to keep calm. Not told anyone yet as my son has cancer . Anyone offer any advice or been in the same situation getting a referral on the day of the biopsy before any results? Thanks

Hi the wait is horrible and your wait is so long , the 4th September  seems so far away, my original appointment for the results was the 23rd August and they gave me that appointment  at  the time I had all the tests done, we have private medical insurance so I’ve  managed to get an appointment for Tuesday the 15th August. 

Hello ask a friend 

I had grade 2 invasive ductal her 2 negative I had lunpectomy and sentil node biopsy then a second operation removing all lymph nodes in left arm I had radiotherapy and now take tamoxifen a blocker no chemo required it all went straight forward worked right through didn’t accept it to be honest carried on as normal that worked for me , I now feel like it never happened I just had my first annual check all clear , I’m here to chat or help anytime xxx love Lara xxx

Im so glad you ard all clear. Thanks for the info as i dont know what to expect

Hi Askinforafriend,

A very warm welcome to our forum,

I am sorry to hear that you are in this unenviable position, but glad to hear that you don't have too long to wait for the results. This is always an anxious time, especially when you got the vibes you got at your last appointment. The staff at these clinics don't tend to gloss over things, but even they cannot be sure until they see the results of your biopsy. I have been told that my lump was "suspicious" at all three visits with new lumps. Unfortunately, they were right about 2, but biopsy proved them wrong about the other. There are different types of breast cancer and some are more aggressive than others. 

I have been fortunate that, despite having 2 bouts, I am still here 14 years on and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life. Cancer treatments have advanced tremendously in recent years. I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer, before I was diagnosed and was naturally terrified that I'd go down the same road. As it turned out, there was just no comparison between the diagnosis, treatment and after care, which we both experienced.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Well I got my results on Tuesday and it is a grade 1 invasive breast cancer. Still waiting on the receptor results which I should get next week. The consultant seems to think it will most probably be eastrogen receptor positive so I need to stop HRT immediately, I’ll probably just need a lumpectomy and radiotherapy and they need to check if it’s spread into any lymph nodes by doing a sentinel node biopsy. Even though I was expecting bit to be cancer it’s still felt like I’d been hit by a bus when they say those words to you”you have cancer”