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Mammogram recall 4 biopsies taken high risk malignancy

Joyousjen
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Where do I begin? This morning was a normal day then it imploded.

I had 2 repeat mammograms and then a consultation with the radiologist who said she was pretty certain what I was looking at was cancer in my mammogram. 
left breast 1 area quite large then 2 tiny dots elsewhere in the breast( she said they were tiny and not sure about them. Ultrasound done and 3 biopsies take. In the breast and 1 in armpit. Doctor said it was larger but that doesn’t mean it’s anything nasty could be the core is bigger?? Not sure what that meant. Anyway 4 local anaesthetics, 4 biopsies and 4 markers.. 

I am a mess… the results apparently will be through next week but I have to wait 2 weeks to be called to the hospital to get the results and treatment plan. Larger splodge on mammogram outside of left breast.

I am broken to be honest. Husband being stoic he has recovered from cancer twice. Any positives from this??

I could t feel any lumos no breast changes but she said she could feel the main lump. Last mammogram 3 years ago was fine.

tha k you so much xx

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    Hi Joyousjen,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am sure that the fact that your Radiologist has found something in your breast which you were unaware of, must have knocked you for six. As others have said, not all lumps are cancerous. Many are benign cysts, fibrous or hormonal changes. It is a fact that, out of every 10 people who attend the breast clinic, only 2 will get a cancer diagnosis. 

    Despite these good odds, waiting for a diagnosis, is always a trying time and one which tests our emotions to the limit. I do hope that your appointment comes through soon. Even with a cancer diagnosis, it is not the end of the world. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer within a year of each other. That was 14 years ago and I still lead life to the full.

    I sincerely hope that nothing untoward is found when you do attend the clinic. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. In the meantime, we are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Thank you jolamine, you are right. I was pretty thrown and asked again if she thought it was a malignancy and she said yes. She didn’t know what the 2 tiny dots were though. I never even asked how big it was or how big/ small the dots were as my mind went blank and we went straight to 4 biopsies. I just can’t sleep just now and the sheer panic comes  over me in waves. What if it spread what if it’s in the lymph nodes, what if I need chemo, will I lose my hair, how do I tell my 90 year old folks or my son? It’s sheer panic. Xxxx

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    I know this is a horrendous time for you ,but you will get through this . I went through all that and everything is fine . Telling adult children was the worse ,I waited til I was sure what was happening and then told them . They were upset ,naturally ,but really great through the treatment . Mine had gone into the lymph and after chemo I lost all my hair , which when it happened was not that bad for me . I found amazing hats on line ,sitting here now after 7 months writing to you with a massive mop of curls and feeling fine . My 90 year old close relative was great too , so please ,take each day at a time now xxx

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    You are wonderful thank you for helping  Xx 

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