Hi Jane

I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through.  I had two biopsies last week and one using the mammogram today so understand exactly how you are feeling. I feel so sore right now.
 

I get my results on Monday although today's might need to be done again as they had to cut the procedure short as I nearly fainted

Can I ask what M4 and U3 mean? I didn't get told anything about grading.

Try not to worry, I'm trying to keep myself busy but the mind does wander.

Sending big hugs 

Hi Mooski

I hope you are not too sore from your biopsies.  I removed my plasters today and it isnt as bad as I thought it would be.

Can totally understand why you nearly fainted, it is a massive shock to the system and not the most pleasant thing to go through.

When I went to the clinic for the biopsies, everything became a blur so I phoned the Breast Care Clinic yesterday to ask what they had seen to warrant the biopsies.  The Mammogram was classed as an M4 which means suspicious so Biopsies needed,  The Ultrasound was U3 which means not clear from Ultrasound.  Apparently one of my Lymph Nodes was slightly enlarged so a biopsy was taken  My GP friend has told me that lymph nodes can become enlarged from the simplest things like shaving your armpits.

It may be worth phoning your Breat Care Nurse to ask them what the reasons for the biopsies were and to see how the mammogram and ultrasound have been graded.

Trying to keep busy but as I am sure you know, the realisation of this hits you like a tonne of bricks.

Big hugs.xxx

Hi Jane

Thanks for explaining, Monday can't come round quick enough! Annoyingly the appt isn't until 3:30pm would have preferred first thing. 
I'm literally taking paracetamol every 4 hours at the moment as the pain is unreal. Hoping it won't last too long  

Let me know how you get on! 
big hugs

Mandy 

Hi Mandy

How are you feeling this morning?

Can I ask what the reasons for your biopsy were?

I dont know about you but I cant stop researching about calcifications etc.  It is probably the worst thing to do but I hate the sitting around waiting for the results?

Jane x

Hi Jane

i had an awful nights sleep as just couldn't get comfortable Feeling ok just still sore. 
I had found a lump in each breast so they biopsied both and then they saw the calcifications on the mammogram so also wanted to biopsy that.

I really need to stop googling!! I don't know why I do it but I just find myself reading the same things over and over which makes me worry even more. 
 

The waiting is awful isn't it! How are you feeling? Do you have a date for your results? Xx

You poor thing, I totally understand how you are feeling.  Google can be your best friend but also your worst enemy.

My appointment isnt until 21st, a whole week away. I am just putting one foot in front of the other and trying to get through the day.

Jane xx

Mine are on Monday so only a couple of days before you. I'll be thinking of you. Let me know how you get on xxx

I have just phoned the breast care clinic at my local hospital.  They have managed to change my appointment to Monday 19th at 3.30pm, exactly the same time as yours.......

Jane xx

We need to send each other positive vibes!! 
So pleased you have managed to bring it forward. 
 

I know you said you have a 10 year old and you haven't told him. I have a 10 year old daughter and 12 year old daughter and I ended up telling them but not making a big of issue of it just saying it was routine and just checks etc. I wish I hadn't as my 12 year old is so worried now

Hi Mandy

Just thought I would message you to see how your week has gone and to see how you are feeling?

I still feel like I am in a total daze and cant seem to shake myself out of it.

Big hugs

Jane xx