Calcifications M4 U3

Good Morning

I am 50 years old and was fortunate to have a mammogram at 47 which came back clear showing a few macrocalcifications but no treatment necessary.  A month ago, I had a routine mammogram and was called back for further investigation.  I had a cyst drained out 10 years ago after finding a lump and was told that I am prone to cysts but to never assume a lump is a cyst. I assumed that they had detected another cyst and wanted to make sure.

I went to the appointment and had another mammogram and an ultrasound.  I was them told that I had microcalcifications on my left breast.  I had a biopsy of a lymph node and also  had to have a biopsy using a mammogram.

I felt like I had been hit by a bus..... 

I have been told the mammogram has been graded as M4 and the ultrasound as U3.

Now have to wait 12 days to get results and it is the hardest thing to get my head round.

I feel like I have been given a death sentence, I have a 10 year old son and I am not letting him know anything yet. He asked me why I had plasters on my biospy sites and I said that I had to have an injection and he seemed happy with that.

Any support would be greatly appreciated as I am going out of my mind.

  • Hi Jane

    I'm so pleased to hear there is no cancer and that you have a plan of action.  You must feel so relieved. Isn't it incredible how far technology has come that we can detect possible cancer cells so early on.

    You must be shattered after the day you've had so hopefully you'll get a good nights sleep. 
    I'm hoping the hospital will contact me tomorrow so at least I'll know when my appointment is.

    Thank you so much for sharing your results and the detail, it's very reassuring. I feel so happy and relieved for you xxx

  • Hi Mandy

    How are you feeling today? Any news about your appointment?

    Keep thinking of you and sending you supporting hugs .

    Jane xxx

  • Hi Jane

    More importantly how are you? 
    I feel really fed up to be honest as I've not heard anything and just feel sick to my stomach. It really is just so worrying waiting and waiting. I wonder how long is normal for results to come back

  • Hiya

    I am really good and thankful that I have an action plan. Everyone says that the waiting is the worst part and I can agree with that. I feel so so so sorry for you having to wait longer. Please remember that it may just be cysts and you will not need any treatment.

    I am taking the view that if they found a sinister looking mole, they would remove it just in case it turned nasty.  That is exactly what they are doing with my boob and in return I get a perky new one.

    Are you managing to sleep ok? My worst time was in the morning as soon as I woke up. Have you phoned the hospital again? I would be phoning them constantly as this is not good for you physically and mentally. Are your children still at school or have they broken up already?

    Keep hanging in there honey, I am here to support you as much as I can.

    Jane xxx

  • I think that is such a good way to look at it as you are absolutely correct regarding a mole so it's just the same scenario! 
     

    I did phone the hospital about 3pm (tried to wait till as late as possible) and she just said as soon as she hears something she'll phone me. She was very lovely and could clearly tell I am worried. (We all are in this situation) 

     

    I tend to lie awake for ages when I go to bed as my brain just won't switch off! Maybe I should have a couple of gins tonight

    My 12 year old finishes tomorrow and my 10 year old not till next Wed! Has your son finished yet?

    You've been a godsend in this group, it's been so lovely having you to chat to so thank you xxx

  • Gin has been the only thing that got me through these last 10 days, have a couple and try to relax. I know that is easy to say but not easy to do under these circumstances. My son broke up on 9th, the day of the biopsies so I have had him home and making a mess which has kept me busy although I wasnt living, I was existing, struggling to think of anything and just putting one foot in front of the other. Honestly, what ever the results, you will deal with them accordingly and the relief of knowing will be immediate. I am really praying that you get a phone call tomorrow and given the all clear over the phone, that would be the icing on the cake.

    Jane xx

  • That would be the perfect scenario! 

    Currently enjoying my Gin!! 
    I'll let you know if I hear anything tomorrow xx

  • Hi Mandy

    I've been thinking about you all day/  I really hope you have had a phone call.

    Please let me know how you are.

    Jane x

  • Hi Jane

    No news I'm afraid! I reckon I won't hear anything until next week now. Just a feeling I have

    Going away on Saturday for a couple of days so going to try and block it all out. I'm tired of worrying!! 

  • Please try not to worry.  Go away and have a fabulous time. Drink gin and be merry.

    Enjoy this gorgeous weather.

     

    Jane xx