Hi Sazdude,

I had a similar experience before I was first diagnosed. I had a routine mammogram which didn't show any lump, neither did an ultrasound, but both my surgeon and I could feel it. I later learned that there are certain types of breast cancer which don't always show up on mammogram or ultrasound. I decided to go private for a Thermography scan, which highlighted the cancer.  I was eventually diagnosed with a rare type of cancer called Mucinous Carcinoma. This only affects about 1% of people and doesn't always show up on these scans. Ironically it did eventually show up on both mammogram and ultrasound.

It would be unusual for a lump to be missed during biopsy, as these are usually led by ultrasound. It wouldn't matter where the hole is. The important factor would be the angle that it went in at, as the lump could be reached quite a distance away from the hole.

Try not to worry until you see what your results show. When are you due to get these results? It is always an anxious time until you know for sure. If your consultant is still puzzled, there are other scans that can be carried out.
I hope that you get your results soon. Do please let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi jolamine 

thank you for replying.

im just waiting for a letter to return for my results.

i suppose it's normally 7-10 days. The lump was quite prominent while I stood up or sat down but not so much laying down but obviously I couldn't have the biopsy standing up. He took 3 biopsy's from the breast. I tell myself it's gonna be ok and it's nothing then it just overwhelms you and you can't stop thinking there's something wrong. How are you now. Have you gone into remission? How did you find the cancer in the end if it didn't show on the mammogram and us.

hope you are better now

Sharon xxx

Hi Shezdude,

I hope that your letter comes through soon. If you can, try to take someone with you, if you are being brought back to the hospital for your results.

It's only natural to feel as you do. We all seem to think the worst at some time, but fortunately, this seldom turns out to be the case.

I discovered both lumps when I was doing my routine breast checks. I decided to go private for a Thermography scan, which highlighted the cancer.  Yes, I am in remission now thanks, but I do still attend the breast clinic annually for a check up.

Don't forget to let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx