Hi there, sorry, I forget to tell you about the dye bit of the process (shows how easy it is to forget the details after a while?)

All the best with telling your family, it won't be easy of course but it will probably help you to have more support around you and not to have to put on a brave face all the time, which can be so hard.

As for your question about what to do for now. Again, we all react in different ways and there is no right or wrong way to deal with it. I personally was in too much turmoil to even consider working at that stage and did not go back to work until after I had recovered from the surgery. In hindsight it might have at least taken my mind off things for a few hours, although how much good I'd have been I don't know? There are hellishly long waits all through this process I'm afraid so my advice is to trust your instincts and do whatever feels right for you. If you decide you're up to doing something then try and if it gets too much you can always stop again?

Will be thinking of you this evening and sending lots of hugs   Sue xx

Hi all. Just a bit of an update for you following on from my appointment today and to ask a few questions..

The results from the 3rd biopsy came back and unfortunately the cancer has spread to my lymph nodes. 

The MRI results show something on my left breast and they can't rule out cancer so have to go back on Monday and possibly have another biopsy done.

The consultant suggested 6 rounds of chemo and then sugery. 

After I got back from the appointment I started thinking if I do have breast cancer in my left breast as well as the right, wouldn't it be better to have both breasts removed and lymph nodes taken out and avoid the chemo? Does anyone know if this can be done?? I know the best person to ask would be my consultant but I won't be seeing her for a while. 

Thanks in advance 

Lou Lou xx

Hi Lou Lou. I am sorry to hear your news. I went through similar tests as yourself, as mine was lobular cancer and they had to rule out spread to right breast. Like yourself it seemed never ending, tests then the horrendous wait for results.    I had three tumours in my left breast and spread in lymph nodes. Right breast was fine. I found the breast care nurses offered support, as I went on my own and said I understood everything but I didn't. So maybe you can ring them and ask the questions, if they can't give you the answers they should point you in the right direction.  I had the mastectomy first, then six cycles of chemo, I have had number four today, I think the plan is for radiotherapy Afterwards for the lymph nodes. I have spoken to women at the appointments and plans seem to differ. I think You should contact breast nurses to settle your mind. Take care x              

Hi Ladies,

I have been following your posts as I too have a lump in my breast and my gp has referred me to a consultant on 19th Jan. I have been told to arrive an hour earlier for a mamogram and maybe other tests. I was also told that I will receive my results the same day but I'm begining to doubt this as you have all had to wait for results.

I also have a biopsy for skin cancer next to my eye tomorrow.

I feel very shocked by the whole thing. When I told my gp I was expecting her to tell me that it was a cyst.

You are all very brave women. I hope you don't mind me joining this conversation but I am a single parent and feeling a bit lost right now.

Best wishes.

Thank you Audrey.

I have been told that I do have skin cancer basal cell carsinoma. It is very close to my eye so I need a referral to an opthalmic surgeon to have it removed. Apparently this can be done under local anaesthetic... not looking forward to that.

I hope you are keeping well.

Best wishes

Loveangel.

Hi love angel. I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis, I hope you get the treatment over and done with quick. I am okay thank you. I had chemotherapy yesterday and apart from feeling a bit tired I feel quite well. Hopefully it will continue. How are you feeling leading up to your appointment on the 19th? I hope you are trying to keep your mind occupied, easier said than done Ii know.  Love and thoughts. Audrey x

Hi All, hope you dont mind me joining too. I had a lumpectomy roughly four years agao for a lump that turned out to be ADH, have had regular mammograms since. Had one in December that appeared to be clear, however as I had a small but new "crease" appear was sent for ultrasound and they found another lump, that was last Monday. Same routine of more biopsies but am concerned as this time they also found a swollen lymph gland. I have an appointment for my biopsy results on the 20th of Jan. I have read this thread and feel / have felt all of the emotions described, the waiting is awful and the worst part :(

Hi Nel. Welcome to this very friendly forum and hope you get lots of support from people going through the same or caring for someone. I had exactly the same as you, I went to the GP who reassured me I was fine as I had a routine mammogram the year before. I returned a few months later still not happy with what I saw. This appointment started thing rolling. I agree the emotions and waiting are horrible and your mind goes through every scenario, well mine did. Please feel free to chat or ask anything, if I can help in any way. Take care and I send you my thoughts and good wishes. Audrey x

Hi Lou Lou I really am sorry you are having to deal with this as I am going through exactly the same I found telling my friends was the best thing I did as they have been so supportive always at my elbow when I have a wobble which is usually every day but trying to be positive with their help was brilliant I think sharing it would be good good to do Good luck with it all I am here if you want to talk and will keep you posted of my results 21 Jan and the way forward as I am a little ahead of you if you want