Hi Karenk,

A very warm welcome to our forum. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 12 years, plus a few false alarms, so I have been through a number of biopsies. All I can say, is that the wait never gets any easier. Most of us would say that this is one of the worst parts of our cancer journey, as thereare so many unknowns and uncertainties. 

I am glad to hear that you don't have much longer to wait. Try to keep yourself occupied with other distractions to help the time to pass a little quicker over the weekend.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi just joined this site reading different comments such an agonising wait for results I'm awaiting my appointment to see if my treatment has worked you feel so lonely at this moment hope all works out for you hang on in there my love thoughts are with you 

Hi June,

We all have different, if similar concerns. Looking through some of Breast Cancer Care's booklets on breast cancer, these are some of the questions they suggest at your stage:-

When will I have surgery?

How soon after surgery will treatment start?

How long will my treatment last?

Do you think that you will get all of the cancer this time?

How much more breast tissue do you need to remove?

Will I need any sort of reconstruction after surgery, or will my breast still look normal?

Can I have a copy of my Pathology report?

Are there any signs of lympho-vascular invasion?

Am I going to need any treatment post-surgery?

What hormone therapy do you think will be best for me?

What are the side-effects off treatment and, how is this likely to affect me?

Am I  likely to need radiotherapy or chemotherapy?

Is a genomic assay test suitable for me and, if so, which one would you advise?

Your consultant will be likely to answer most of these when you see him/her. I hope that this helps.

Regards,

Jolamine xx

Morning 

Omg Jolamine,  thankyou ever so much xx I will ask all those Tuesday,  thankyou xx

Love and xxxxxx

Hi Jolamine,

Thanks from me also.. I will adapt as relevant to my situation . My mind is somewhat blank as I'm trying to adjust to  what lies ahead. Should know by 22nd  if hormone related or not . 
Sending love abd hugs xxx

Hi June,

Will be thinking of you on Tuesday.

Regards,

Jolamine xx

Goodwick,  thinking of you xx

Rhankyou so so much xx

Hi Moira,

I'm glad to hear that you have found this helpful too. As I said to June, Your consultant will be likely to answer most of these when you see him/her. You will also find that the questions flow once you know exactly what you are dealing with and get your Her2 results back.

Regards,

Jolamine xx

Thinking about you for Tuesday June xx

Thankyou xxx do I ask them to scan collarbone and other breast too?? There is still a lump in those places xx

Hi Freyafem

ive been reading through all your posts and I am so sorry that you are going through this. 
I had a routine mammogram in May just after turning 50. I received a letter asking me back for further investigation where I had a copy under Ultrasound and also a fine needle biopsy under mammogram with a clip inserted. I felt like I had been hit by a bus, there were no lumps to be felt but the original mammogram showed calcifications. Then I had the dreaded two week wait for results where I was diagnosed with a 10cm high grade DCIS. The consultant recommended a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. 
I was fortunate that I could go private for the surgery and it is the same consultant as the NHS so I could have the surgery and then have any treatment needed afterwards through the NHS. 
tonsay I was terrified would be N understatement. 
I had my surgery on 17th August. First was the sentinel node injection to highlight where the lymph nodes were then straight into theatre. The hospital were able to test my nodes during the operation and I was told that if there were any signs of cancer in them then they would remove all nodes under my armpit. The surgery lasted about three hours and I can honestly say has been less painful then the biopsies. 
When I was in recovery I was told that my lymph nodes were clear so only two were removed and have gone to pathology along with the breast tissue. 
although I felt relieved, I was still very anxious to get the final results two weeks later. 
the consultant did think that I may need some radio therapy. 
I received the final results and was advised that no further treatment was needed and I am all clear. 
I hope this gives you some reassurance and to know that it is treatable. The hardest part is the waiting. 
My new boob is fantastic, now need to get the other one lifted to match. 
keep being strong and positive and if you need any advice or reassurance then please do ask. 
jane. Xx

Hi Freyafem

ive been reading through all your posts and I am so sorry that you are going through this. 
I had a routine mammogram in May just after turning 50. I received a letter asking me back for further investigation where I had a copy under Ultrasound and also a fine needle biopsy under mammogram with a clip inserted. I felt like I had been hit by a bus, there were no lumps to be felt but the original mammogram showed calcifications. Then I had the dreaded two week wait for results where I was diagnosed with a 10cm high grade DCIS. The consultant recommended a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. 
I was fortunate that I could go private for the surgery and it is the same consultant as the NHS so I could have the surgery and then have any treatment needed afterwards through the NHS. 
tonsay I was terrified would be N understatement. 
I had my surgery on 17th August. First was the sentinel node injection to highlight where the lymph nodes were then straight into theatre. The hospital were able to test my nodes during the operation and I was told that if there were any signs of cancer in them then they would remove all nodes under my armpit. The surgery lasted about three hours and I can honestly say has been less painful then the biopsies. 
When I was in recovery I was told that my lymph nodes were clear so only two were removed and have gone to pathology along with the breast tissue. 
although I felt relieved, I was still very anxious to get the final results two weeks later. 
the consultant did think that I may need some radio therapy. 
I received the final results and was advised that no further treatment was needed and I am all clear. 
I hope this gives you some reassurance and to know that it is treatable. The hardest part is the waiting. 
My new boob is fantastic, now need to get the other one lifted to match. 
keep being strong and positive and if you need any advice or reassurance then please do ask. 
jane. Xx

Hi Jane71

O am so glad to hear you are clear now....unfortunately I am not financially able to go private.

If tou look back on my pasts is there any hope to clear mine so you think? Xx

Hugs

June

Oh June there is every hope in the world. 
I know that at the moment you feel so down and helpless. I used to wake up every morning crying, I had convinced myself that there is no hope. Sundays were always the worst. 
I was so desperate that I found the money to go private but the operation would have been exactly the same privately or through the NHS it was even with the same surgeon. It was purely for my mental health as I could have it done a week earlier. The surgeon even told me that it would make no difference to wait a week to save the money. 
I was told after the operation that I did have 4mm of invasive cancer but it had all been removed. 
Is your appointment with the consultant on Tuesday? You will feel better once you have spoken to them and have a definite plan of action. Look at all the amazing comments on this thread. So many have been through the same thing and understand how you are feeling and are here to tell the tale and to help. 
I wish I could give you a hug to help reassure you that it will all work out. 
jane. Xxx

Hi

Mine is 10mm reaches margin...I have mammogram and ultrasound Tuesday..see consultant..MDT meeting thur..they call me Thursday with a plan.  So I don't know. Xxxx

That's really quick so not long to wait. 10mm is small in comparison to mine at 10cm. You are in the hands of experts and no decision can be made until the mammogram and ultrasound and it always has to go through an MDT meeting so all the experts can make a discuss all the results. 
as Jolamine said, write down all your questions. I recorded my meetings with the consultant on voice memo as I knew I wouldn't remember anything they said. Have they given you a number to talk to the breast nurse at the hospital?

jane. X

Hi

A nurse gave me her name and number who is looking after me xx

If you are feeling really worried then call the nurse in the morning. They know how you are feeling and can help to reassure you. I really do send you all my love and support and understand how you are feeling as do the other women on this group. You are not alone, bloody boobs, nothing but trouble. Xxx

Hi Jane and thanks for taking the time to write such a full reply. I'm not sure if they plan to remove any lymph nodes- I reckon best to do so if in any doubt. I have two locations s underd suspicion and they are 8 cm apart so Ideead to think they may take a chunk. As I am 67 I was told they don't do reconstruction on NHS over the age of 65 so I'm scared about that. Not sure how I go about even finding out what that would cost me privately.  I'll add that to my questions. 
Hoping I'll get news this week as to next move. 

Im so happy to hear you are ok now and your story has reassured me. Grateful . Sending love and hugs  x

Meant to say my biopsy was difficult. They were focussing on two areas in one breast and by the end I had two clips inserted and they must have taken at least 20 X-rays.  It was like two separate operations snd it took just over an hour.  They were so so good and kind and reassuring it made such a difference .

Thanks Jane, 

tried to figure out how to friend you on here. I wanted to ask about private cost for reconstruction as I am 67 and I am told NHS won't do it if over 65. 

Hi Jane,

Your story has given me some hope on large lumps....On Monday after being briefly looked at & examined by consultant he said my lump was a cyst & he wasn't concerned. He sent me down to breast screening to have a mammogram & ultrasound and said they would probably drain it. I felt immediate relief but once I'd had the mammogram & was called into ultrasound she said that she was concerned by the lump & proceeded with a biopsy of the lump & swollen lymph nodes under my arm . The consultant was surprised to see me back at the breast clinic & said that it had taken him by surprise. He said lump looked very suspicious & was more likely to be something than not. He wanted to see me back for results on Thursday but he was completely fully booked until Monday! He said there maybe a cancellation but if not Monday. I have obvs been thinking the worse. My lump is large but everything you read states more than 2cm is large! I've convinced myself that they won't be able to remove my breast as the lump is too big & that every ache & pain in my body is now cancer spreading throughout me. Im trying to be strong but I already suffer with anxiety so im not so good at positive thinking ‍♀️ I've been researching private cancer care, I wasn't even sure if it was something you can do but I guess when I get my results this is something that I should ask about then? 
 

xx