Waiting for an appointment on 27th December. Had Mammogram on 22nd March now have found lump. I am a nurse and googling everything. Have diagnosed myself as having stage 4. My mental health us shattered.
Unfortunately they found to small lumps that are about 4 cm apart. Have had biopsies and am waiting on my results. They said if proven to malignant, I will need a mastectomy. Hoping results go well.
I'm sorry to hear that they found 2 small lumps, at your appointment. As I'm sure you already know, not all lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be benign cysts, fibroadenoma or due to hormonal changes. It is a fact that only 20% of those referred to the breast clinic get a cancer diagnosis, so here's hoping that you are one of the lucky ones. Have you any idea when your biopsy results are due back?
If it's of any consolation, I have had a lumpectomy and then a double mastectomy, within a year of each other and, I had fewer problems after the mastectomies than I did after the lumpectomy. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you get favourable results.
Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. Remember that we are always here for you.
