Hi.

I do hope your not too sore after your biopsy I had 3 and I remember my breast being very bruised afterward.

I can completely relate to how you feel.Waiting for results is always so agonising.I wish there was something I could say to help you.Try to stay positive as much as you can and keep busy.I found it helped to be around people.

And my only real piece of advice for you would be to take someone with you for support.I didn't and have regretted it ever since.That does not mean to say that you won't receive good news lumps and bumps can be for many reasons other than nasty things. 

Good luck let us know how you get on

Ness x

Hi, I saw a registrar yesterday who told me the histology results indicated a B4 grade meaning atypical cell change and she thought it probably was cancer.

I had to have another core biopsy, taking 3 samples this time.  The radiologist again asked if I'd had a bang to the area.  When pushed she said it didn't look a cancerous growth to her...

Ythere is a multidisciplinary meeting on Tuesday and if my results are back in time for that meeting, then I go back to clinic on Thursday.  If not I will have to wait another week.  So potentially 2 more weeks of unknowing.

I asked several times why it can't just be taken out but was told they need to know what it is first.

I can't cope with another 2 weeks of this. I'm not eating or sleeping. I just need to know.

The registrar says it's probable cancer, the radioisotope thinks not...

Hi there, all of us here remember the hell that is waiting for results and the fear that it brings. There is no easy way to deal with it other than to distract yourself as best you can. Go for walks, out for meals, visit friends, anything to try and make that blooming clock go faster! Unfortunately, until the tests are reviewd they can't know for sure what the issue is and what to do about it. Will keep everything crossed for you that the results are ready for Thursday and that they are better than you expect. Take care and look after yourself.  Sue xx 

Hi 

I'm sorry to hear you have to yet again wait for your results.we all know how you feel and it is just agony isn't it.We are all thinking of you and we feel for you because we have all been there or are going through it with you.

I hope the results are ready for you Thursday as sue says.Keep an open mind an do try to keep busy as best you can.

I will be thinking of you take care and keep in touch.xxx

Hi, I've had two biopsies now, the second was Vacuum Assisted Core Biopsy done yesterday, the 10th. This was to remove tissue for testing. I also have my appointment for my op to remove a cancer lump. I agree with everyone,  the waiting and the not knowing are the worst. My first biopsy left me with awful bruising and pain but yesterday's is much better. I'm trying to be really positive and hoping for a lumpectomy but not ruling a mastectomy out. I should know by next Friday which its to be. I hope everything turns out better than you fear but the main thing is to have caught it soon if it's cancer. My way of thinking is, well, this is how it is, I've just got to get on with it. It's hard not to worry and be upset but it helps to do things to take your mind off it if you can. 

Hi again, I went today for the result of the 2nd biopsy.  The result was the same, there are cell changes but they're not sure what.

So, I'm having a lumpectomy on Monday,  the lump will then be sent for detailed analysis and we'll go from there.

I feel a little relieved, 2 biopsies can't give a definite diagnosis of cancer, so I have to hope that it isn't.   I'm still very much aware that it could be though.

Thank you for your replies and support so far, I really do appreciate it. Xxx

Hi

I'm glad the waiting is over for you.And like you said it's positive that 2 can't give a definite cancer diagnosis. Keep positive.I think that although you don't want a lumpectamy uts for the best because cell change could mean pre-cancerous cells perhaps.

I hope it all goes well on Monday I will think of you.

Keep in touch x

Just to update you, on 7th April I was diagnosed with pre-invasive dcis.

Tomorrow I am having further surgery to have a wider margin removed.  Depending on the result of that I will have radiotherapy or mastectomy.

I am scared obviously and again will have the agonising wait for the results of this before knowing the next steps.  Everytime I have been to breast clinic the news has got worse so I'm afraid of what is ahead for me.

Hi

Sorry to hear of the results of your tests.I'm sure it's a good thing it's been caught early and your treatment is already just about to start.

I hope that your op goes well tomorrow and you get the results you want afterwards.I will be thinking of you.Please ask if you have any questions about your op or anything else I can help with I will do my best to help.

All the very best of luck

Ness x 

Thank you Ness.  When the lump was removed the surgeon said he only took a "sugar cube size".  This was pre-diagnosis.  I'm not sure how much of a margin is needed although he did say I could have a size difference and if I wanted an implant later on i could.  Size etc doesn't bother me though I just want to be healthy! Xx