Hello :)

Big lump here too, but I didn't find it myself, it was found by the ANP when I went to get checked out for some burning sensation in my boob. She estimated mine at 5cm. 

I've just got my hospital appointment for the 25th Sept. It's a really anxious wait but you're not alone :) It's hard not to think the worst. I'm trying to keep busy and failing miserably.

Best wishes and hugs 

P x

Same here. I seem to be so tired all of a sudden and instead of getting out of bed and doing things I'm just moping around. 

I'm studying a BA (Hons) in Craft and Material Practices. This trimester we are concentrating on Woodwork and Ceramics, next Trimester glass and metal work. 

Oh wow that sounds amazing! I'm not creative in the slightest. Lots to keep you entertained and distracted x

Definitely. I applied to uni as I had a second chance at life and thought why not.

Two years ago my heart paused and I got a pacemaker fitted. It made me realise that I should get on with the things that I enjoy doing, and not worry about the if's and buts.

Fingers crossed this mindset comes back soon about this lump. 

Hi Sycamore,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I totally agree with you - life is too short to let opportunities pass us by. This is just another blip in the road - I'm sure that you'll soon be back to a more positive mindset. I'm glad to see that your appointment is next Wednesday and hope that the fact that your recent mammogram didn't show up anything untoward, augers well for your results. Out of every 10 people who attend the breast clinic, only 2 get a cancer diagnosis. 

I have a strong link to breast cancer in my family too and understand how worrying this is. However, I have had 2 bouts myself and am still living life to the full, 14 years after diagnosis.

I shall be thinking of you on Wednesday and sincerely hope that all goes well.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

What a great mindset! I admit I will be giving my head a wobble and reevaluating my life choices after this. Life's far too short. Having said that i'm still in bed at 11.15 with a brew, clearly not making the most of my Saturday. Or maybe I am?!

I had a wobbly anxious day yesterday with lots of negative thoughts, today I'm feeling a bit brighter. It's a bit of a roller coaster no matter what part of this journey you are on. 

Positive thoughts for Weds x

I had good news yesterday. 

There's no sign of cancer. The large lump was a cyst. They drained the fluid off (15ml).

I've got to keep checking to make sure it doesn't refill. And keep up with my yearly mammograms.

I hope everyone else gets their results soon. The waiting is awful 

Hi!

That's great news, really pleased for you! That's quite a bit of fluid I hope it's relieved the pressure a bit. 

I had good news today, my calcifications are benign, they are so confident that I don't need any follow up although im not due for routine screening for another 6 years. My leftie pain they are putting down to hormones and I need to monitor that. I do think I'm in the beginnings of perimenopause so I'm comfortable with the decision they have made at MDT.

Echo that about the wait. Positive thoughts to all those waiting for appointments or results 

X

Hi Sycamore,

That is fantastic news - I'm delighted for you. I hope that they don't fill up again, but do keep checking.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Pampers,

Two lots of good news in a row. I'm absolutely delighted for you. You must feel so relieved.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks it's definitely a relief, I feel like I've been in limbo for the past month. I think this experience has given me a good awareness though of what to look out for, what's normal for me and what's not. And the biggest lesson learnt is that although a 2ww referral is pretty scary, in reality it's there to make sure you are seen quickly, it doesn't always mean the worst news and the breast team really did look after me well.

This forum is really helpful too, it can be a painful wait to be seen but it's nice to connect with others who are in similar situations, whatever the outcome might be.

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Thanks it's definitely a relief, I feel like I've been in limbo for the past month. I think this experience has given me a good awareness though of what to look out for, what's normal for me and what's not. And the biggest lesson learnt is that although a 2ww referral is pretty scary, in reality it's there to make sure you are seen quickly, it doesn't always mean the worst news and the breast team really did look after me well.

This forum is really helpful too, it can be a painful wait to be seen but it's nice to connect with others who are in similar situations, whatever the outcome might be.

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