Hello, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 18th Jan, found a lump on New Year’s Eve, saw my Doctor on 1st Jan, he referred me to the breast clinic, on the 18th Jan I had a mammogram, then a ultra sound and during this time two biopsies, had a further appointment on Jan 25,th I met with consultant and Nurse he explained that it was what they thought, I have a lump that is 38mm x 30 mm and a smaller bit coming off it that’s 17mm, I was told the next plan of action a ct scan and MRI, my CT scan is tomorrow Wed Jan 31st, and my MRI is on Feb 10th, on Feb 8th the consultant is going to ring me, I think he was hoping for scan results, but my scan is two days after the phone call.
The consultant said it will confirm if I need chemo, so I assume chemo before operation, on my first visit he did say next visit I will possibly give you a date for surgery, but the plan seemed to have changed.
I am not looking forward to MRI, but I will have to deal with it, the appointment is for 70minutes.
I hope you are moving forward with your plan, it’s such a worrying time, going into the unknown.
I agree it’s not a nice experience, I will close my eyes before the shunt through the tunnel, and keep them closed throughout the scan, don’t understand why they can’t have feet first, at least our head would be slightly out.
Its like being in a washing machine but magnets clonking together is horrid, for your CT scan did you have to drink a 1l of water an hour before, and no food or hot drinks for four hours before.
just wish I was having the MRI scan sooner, I have to wait ten days.
It helps tremendously if they play some loud music. when you are going through the MRI tunnel. I find Meatloaf's "Bat out of Hell" great for this - it hides a lot of the clunks. They have access to a lot of different music for this, so don't be afraid to ask. If it's not up loud enough, it doesn't work so well, so make sure that they turn the volume up.
I have just had a very late breakfast, as nothing to eat and no milky drinks for four hours, and I have to drink 1L of water an hour before, I am not so worried about the CT scan, it’s more the MRI.
Thank you, I am home now and looking forward to a meal, it was ok, just a bit different than I had before, my face was almost in the machine, and the dye was automatic, just the cannula put in first, but I am ok and got through it, just MRI Sat week, then I should have a plan for next stage.
I'm glad that this went well and hope that you enjoy your meal. It won't be that long now until your MRI is behind you too. I really find that having the music playing helps to hide a lot of the clunks. Here's hoping that it all goes well.
Please keep in touch and remember that we are always here for you.
Oh that’s good , mine is on the Sat, just want all this preperations sorted, then I can concentrate on the main thing, getting this removed from my body
