Hi Lou Lou and welcome but sorry to see why you are here. Waiting for test results is hell, as all of us on here know only too well, so I am glad that you have your hubby by your side. Although you may not think so at the moment you are very lucky to be dealt with so quickly and I wish you all the very best for Wednesday. (I had to wait 16 very long days for my results and only then was an MRI booked so it meant another two week wait after that). They always recommend you take someone with you so that they can act as a second pair of ears for you. Also, if you can, write down any questions you might have beforehand as it is very easy to zone out when you are in with the consultant. You are in shock and although you might feel ok you certainly won't take everything in for sure. This stage is so hard because you don't actually know anything yet but your mind is racing 24/7 with all the if, buts & maybes and you are no doubt climbing the walls.. Having been through all this myself earlier in the year I can sympathise completely but once you know what the issue is you will start to feel more postive about getting it dealt with, I promise. I am back to see my consultant, also on Wednesday, so will be thinking of you.  Take care  Sue x

Hi lou lou 

I have recently been through an almost identical situation to you.I'm 37 have 3 beautiful children. I too found a lump and went to my gp.Got referred for a mammogram.I had a scan and biopsy and had to wait to get my results by post.

Longest week ever,turns out it was inconclusive so I had to go back for another biopsy..

This time they told me I had an appointment to collect my results.And like you I was nervous but confident all was fine Because they all told me throughout that it looked like harmless breast lumps around the milk ducts.

I decided to go alone for my results because I thought it would be ok.But I was given the news it was breast cancer.I was sent for another biopsy on a second tumour to determine if I  would loose my breast or not.

I'm now booked in for a mastectomy on January 6th.

It's been such a whirlwind.May I say I'm glad you have your husband with you,I so regret going alone.

I'm here if you need to vent,chat,want support anytime.

I will be thinking of you on Wednesday I'm also at hospital then too for my pre op assessment.All the best xxxx

Hi Lou Lou & Ness, just to wish you both all the very best for tomorrow, I will be thinking of you.  Sue x

Thank you Sue. It's nice to talk to someone who's been though the process. I've been thinking about it for most of today although the children have been a good distraction xx

Thanks Sue. I'll update you tomorrow night. Good luck to you and Ness for tomorrow x

Hi Ness. Thanks for your post. Our stories sound very similar don't they. I'm so sorry to hear you received your news with no one there to support you. I can't imagine what you are going though at the moment.

 I think deep down my husband is worried about going tomorrow but he's putting on a brave face. He keeps telling me to think positive but it'd hard to do so. I've been thinking about it for most of today, going over different senarios in my head and how I'm going to break the news to family and friends if it is cancer. I think I'm more worried about telling people more than anything else. 

Good luck for tomorrow xx

Hi lou lou

I can relate to what your saying about your husband.I can say unfortunately for me my husbamd hasn't been as supportive as I'd always imagined in this type of situation.

I have tried to talk to him about my worst fears and those thing us women think of when faced with losing a breast.We keep fighting about it,apparently I'm too negative and being 'stupid' when I say I can go swimming again or sunbathe or do a strip tease..he actually got mad saying that I didn't know him very well if I thought he'd care!

But I've spoken to a friend who is female and who has dealt with cancer before.She has so much good advice and she's told me 'men are c##P' at dealing with stuff.And it's just his way of not coping and by me talking about it it reminds him that he doesn't want to think about it.

I recommend tellong friends and family of it comes to it,but it does depend on you and your wishes.

Personally I don't believe in hiding these things and think the more support the better because I'm going to need it.Everyone has been amazing and I'm glad I can talk about it out in the open.My way of dealing with it is to normalise it.

I really really wish you all the very best tomorrow.please let us know how you go.with love Ness xxx

Hi sue

Thanks for thinking of me.Talk soon and hope all goes well for you too x 

What a day! This morning just dragged and dragged waiting for my 3.30pm appt to get my results. Unfortunately it wasn't the news I had hoped for. Stage 2 breast cancer. I kind of zoned out but caught the words chemo and removal of the breast (as they are not the biggest to say the least!) 

I has to have another biopsy under the armpit as they didn't get enough of the sample last week. I'm sure they have done it correctly this time as it absolutely kills! 

Back up to the hospital tomorrow for the MRI scan. 

Got lots of leaflets to sift though at some point xx

Hi Lou Lou ..... I can empathise with all the thoughts that must be racing around your head right now. I am sorry to hear your news but be assured there are many on this lovely forum who will support you and your family throughout your forthcoming treatment.  You will have lots of questions and worries - so please ask away when needed.

I do hope Nessemo is coping ok with things too.

Wishing you both all the best and sending lots of love x