Hi catphobe92

Just scouring the internet for some positive vibes. Notice this little forum on lumps and bumps. I just wanted to wish you well. I've found a few lumps in my armpit and 1 on my left breast. My dr has referred it to the hospital so i have a mammogram next Tuesday. Im A really positive person on the out look of life but this has definitely made me have a  little wobble. I've planned my funeral 3 times no word of a lie its crazy the thoughts that go through your head. I look at my babies a s just find myself praying.  just wanted to wish you well and I know it's a cliche but stay positive and keep busy. It's a shame it has to take so long as it really doesnt help with the stress and anxiety we have. Keep planning that wedding  . Xxx keep us posted 

Hi Ladysurf13

Thanks so much for replying to my post. This waiting is the worst part for sure, I just want to know what it is. Praying it's good news and I can focus on the future.

I really hope it goes well for you too, stay your positive self and focus on that. It would be lovely to keep in touch with each other, let me know how Tuesday goes.

Sending you lots of love xx

Hi Catphoebe

I am in a similar position to you though am nearly 20y older. I had 20 core biopsies taken last Thursday and was supposed to go for my results appointment this Friday but they have postponed it indefinitely due to a backlog in the pathology dept. It's the waiting that is so hard.

I wish you the best possible results and peace of mind (as much as it is possible under the circumstances!) until then. 
love,

Marisa (and Spook the cat)

You know what you sound just like my girlfriends. When I saw your post how could I not respond. We take everything for granted it's one of life's luxury's. It's really difficult when it's late at night and your sat with nothing but the dark press and the thoughts in your head. Then I have to remember the poor souls that have had positive results and they just keep moving. We are Salmons swimming up stream and it's the waiting that's the hardest part. I will keep you posted sweetheart and please keep me posted. Sounds random but have you joined face books random acts of kindness. Today I decided to just that and I'm going to focus on something positive each day. Work and kids are a god send as they keep me so busy (there currently s0ashing away innocently in the bath ) I'm trying not to notice the flood they have created on the bathroom floor. I wasn't going to tell my girlfriends as I didn't want to be a burden but after I replied to your post I thought to myself ..... if my girlfriends ‍♀️ were going through something like this I'd want to know. So I told them and I feel so much better. Make sure you speak to your husband to be. First of all they are our best friends other wise why would we be marrying them. Sending positive thoughts and love your way x

Hi Marisa,

I'm sorry you going through the same thing, I hope that you get a new appointment soon. 
 

Wishing you also the best results, keep us posted.

Sending you and spook the cat :) lots of love and well wishes xx

I haven't yet told my girlfriends just family right now, but after reading your message I feel I should! 
 

I will have a look at the Facebook page thank you xx

im back to work tomorrow, looking forward to the distraction but worried about getting emotional at the desk...

Positive thoughts and love right back at you, here if you ever need to chat xx

Hi Catphoebe,

Welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your symptoms, but glad to hear that you went back to your GP and were eventually referred to the breast clinic.

You asked whether or not it was possible to just have one lump. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer and 1 scare in the other breast. The first time I found a small lump in my lower right breast. This was a cancer and I had a lumpectomy followed by Tamoxifen. I discovered another larger lump in the outer side of my left  breast about 6 months later. I had the necessary tests but this was fortunately benign. Almost a year to my first surgery I discovered another small lump in my original breast. I wasn't so lucky this time around and found that this was another primary cancer.

This time I had a double mastectomy, followed by Letrozole for 6 years. I was first diagnosed 10 years ago and certainly didn't expect to be diagnosed for a second cancer within a year of that. However, I feel fortunate to still be here and treat every new day as a bonus. I guess what I'm saying to you is that your result could go either way. However, if your GP has already suggested that this could be a fibroadenoma.

Waiting for your results is always a scary time. Try to keep yourself as busy as you can to distract yourself from the wait. Don't look up anything on Dr Google. This will only scare you further. Mahe sure that you take someone with you when you return for your results.

Please let us know how you get on.

We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Marisa (and Spook the cat),

Welcome to the forum that nobody wants to join. I am so sorry that you are in the same position as Catphoebe.

You must be upset to have your results appointment postponed indefinitely. Waiting for results is one of the hardest times of our cancer journeys. Sadly, cancer is no respector of age, but the very possibility that it could be cancer is terrifying.

I sincerely hope that you don't have too long to wait before you get your appointment. Can you bring someone with you to your appointment? This is always a good idea.

I hope that your results are as good as they can be. We are always here for you in the meantime. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Ladysurf,

I am so sorry that you too are having these problems. I hope that all goes well for you at the breast clinic next Tuesday. Telling family and friends is always difficult. Most people wait until they have a diagnosis.  I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 10 years. I told my family soon after I was diagnosed, but it took me a little longer to tell my friends.

With the benefit of hindsight, I should have told them from the outset too,  as they have nearly all been very supportive. I say 'nearly all', because you may find that a few of your friends will walk away from cancer, whilst others, who you might least expect to stay, are often the ones who give you the best support.

Your analogy of 'salmon swimming upstream' is so apt. It sounds as if your children are still quite young. It's a long time since my two were at that stage, but it was a lovely stage, even though we had frequent floods on the bathroom floor. If you are unfortunate enough to be diagnosed, try not to stress. Treatments have come a long way in the past few years and many people are now living with cancer instead of dying with it. I lost my own mum just 10 years before I was diagnosed and there is just no comparison between the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare which we both received.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you. Of all the people referred to the breast clinic, only 1 person in 8 will be diagnosed with breast cancer, so the odds are still in your favour.

I'm hoping and praying that you will be one of the lucky ones.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx