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.
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
I'm glad to hear that you now have a date for your MRI. Waiting for all these tests and the results, is always a trying time, but it will soon be over.
Please keep in touch and let us know how things go on Thursday. Remember that we are always here for you.
I've now discovered that MRI is next Fri as I have genetic testing on Thursday. I had to ring the department to tell them that I have metal plates in my arm.
I've now discovered that MRI is next Fri as I have genetic testing on Thursday. I had to ring the department to tell them that I have metal plates in my arm.
The nurse asked me if I had any metal, I had already taken out my earings, my consultant also asked me about metal and also meds, as I am diabetic.
Today I went with my Husband our CVan had some work done on it it’s still under guarantee, so then we had our lunch out, it was nice just getting out and fresh air, today it was sunny.
So is your MRI scan on the 9th Feb mine is the 10th next day.
The CT scan the machine must have been new, the dye goes in automatic, cannula fitted first, and I could see it going around super fast it was in a window in front of my face, and it comes pretty close, first I was a bit scared, and I was more enclosed than I thought.
After my MRI, I hope things move pretty fast, I am very aware of this lump now.
