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Kjenks
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Hi all

Found a lump in my breast Thursday last week, hospital on Tuesday. Had mammograms & ultrasound with biopsies taken from breast & lymph nodes,  saw the doctor straight after to be told he's 99% sure its breast cancer, is it normal to be told like this without having biopsy & ct scan results back? I've had so much going through my mind the last few days as im sure you will all have been in the same position. I'm now waiting for a ct scan then back to consultant next Thursday. 

Thanks for all your help

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    Hi 

     

    I am in the same boat .I found out on Tuesday.

    I was told in the afternoon that I had the mammogram and ultrasound with biopsy in the morning.

    I was just asked if I wanted to come back that afternoon for my results. I was then informed that the biopsy showed cancer so the results were really quick .

    I am back at the hospital on Mondayfor more scans and to have a marker put in .

    I received another letter yesterday to say I have an appointment to speak with the doctor the day after my next scans. 

    I am so worried.

    I have startedwithreally bad back ache now and this is now also panicking me since my diagnosis on Tuesday.

    I was also told that because of CoVid19 operations are not really happening either .

    So worried 

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    Hi all,

    I am new to this forum and am in a very similar position.

    I went to the Nurse at my local GP practice on the 10th March as I had found a thickened lumpy area in my left breast, she said that she wasn't overly concerned but referred me to our local breast clinic as a non urgent case.

    That appointment was yesterday morning, the consultant examined me and said that it didn't seem too suspicious but sent me for a mammogram and ultrasound.

    They did two biopsies of the lump which,oddly, has two cysts sitting within it.

    Then back through to the consultant who said he was sorry but it looked like it was most likely to be cancer.

    I was then sent for bloods and a chest x-ray with biopsy results due back on Wednesday ( hopefully) when they have their next team multi disciplinary meeting.

    I am still in complete shock, I am only just 40 and really thought that it would just be a lump of thickened fatty tissue.

    There is a slim chance that is might not be cancer but when questioned the consultant did say that that was very unlikely. I think that fact that they talked about a lumpectomy and radiotherapy and I was sent away with a big pack of Breast cancer information confirms the slim chance of it not being something nasty.

    One thing I am clinging onto is that the radiographer said my lymph nodes look clear, so that's something, I hope she's right.

    Wednesday seems like a very, very long time away and even though my sensible head is telling me that I am young and fit and it is likely to be well contained I am terrified. I have a 12 year old son and just can't face telling him yet. I also feel like I'm letting my family down somehow.

    Is it normal for the consultant to say that they are pretty sure of the worst even though the biopsy results are not in?

    It's difficult to be positive isn't it...? Cancer is still a very scary word.

    Thanks for listening :)

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    Jojo, I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through.

    The consultant I saw was frank with me and said what he thought it was before it was confirmed. I learned this morning that I have DCIS and need a mastectomy. I'm 47.

    When I was having endless biopsies the waiting was hell. I hope you get some answers soon and that whatever it turns out to be, you will get the treatment you need. 

    Sending love and hugs to you,

    Marisa xxx

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    Good luck Kjenks, the waiting is the worst bit. I have found that the consultants tend to say what they think it is, even before it's confirmed. Sometimes they can tell from the fluid they aspirate whether it has abnormal cells in it. I find chatting on forums like this really helps.

    Sending love and hugs to you,

    Marisa xxx

  • Offline in reply to Nat1972

    Oh gosh Nat, what a rollercoaster ride you're having.

    In a way it's good that they are moving things forward so fast, but alarming too. Good luck next week. Let us know how it goes.

    Sending love and hugs,

    Marisa xxx

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    Hi Marisa

    I'm so sorry to hear that you had that news this morning, but being positive, as I guess we all have to try to be, you have a plan of action now to get this thing treated and get well.

    I called my cancer nurse today, and oddly even though she didn't tell me anything I didn't already know, other than that the lump was 2cm and it looked like I had caught it early, I felt better.

    For me the waiting and not being in control or fully in receipt of the facts is the worst thing. So I hope that you find some comfort in knowing what you need to do now to beat your cancer.

    I'm not telling my parents or little boy until after Wednesday when I know 100% what this is and can then also give them a positive plan of action.

    My brother who is a GP has been very supportive and my poor husband is being a superstar.

    Sending you love and hugs back, try to stay up beat ( tricky I know) and do please keep in touch to let us know how it's going; good and bad days.

    JoJo xxx

     

  • Offline in reply to jojo2020

    Thanks Jojo,

    I totally agree about the waiting. It was like torture. My first breast clinic appointment was 27th Feb so it's taken until now to get the full answer. 

    Believe it or not, I am a doctor, so understand the current situation well. I'm a psychiatrist though, not a surgeon. Never thought I would be in this position!

    Hugs to you

    Marisa xxx

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    Hiya,

     

    I sympathise with you so much, when cancer is mentioned you just panic, ive had all sorts go round in my head, what stage is it? Can it be cured.?

    Just such a worrying time for all of us.

    They put my marker in when they took the biopsy, i suppose all breast clinics/doctors are different.

    Good luck with everything on Monday, im seeing a consultant next Thursday for an update on where we go next

    I think any pain we get after a possible diagnosis is worrying, as we re overthinking everything,people just keep telling me not to overthink, easier said than done in a situation like this.

    Keeping everything crossed for you xx

  • Offline in reply to jojo2020

    Hiya jojo20

     

    I cant quite understand why they tell you before either,  its such a scary time, i can understand you not wanting to tell your son until your positive that you have correct diagnosis. 

    The wait just seems to add to the apprehension. 

    Im constantly being told stay  positive,  theres lots of things they can do these days. 

    Good luck on Wednesday 

    Xxx

  • Offline in reply to spookcat

    Well I recieved my results yesterday and I have a rarer form.of breast cancer called mucinous carcinoma. 

    I am.awaiting surgery but due to CoVid 19 I am not sure when this will be . I have been give tamoxifen in the meantime. 

    Just not sure how I am.meant to be feeling .

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