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 

Good morning june

Just been thinking about you and hope you are bearing up and just to say m sorry for not been in the conversstion  over the last few days got a filling at the dentist about a month ago and it wasnt settling, he took it out on thursday and ive had nothing but jip over the weekend so im thinking an infection is going on sp im phoning the dentist at 8.30 this morning, maxed out on solphadol and feel like *** with constant pain, so its just to send you my love and letting you know im thinking about you xxxx

Hi Karen

There is nothing worse than toothache xx hope it settles for you

I been poorly after opp, on antibiotics,  I have sore mouth with all top lip swollen , pain pain , black and blue.....I only hope mid Oct it is good news xxx hugs to all of you xx

June xxxxx

Hi

I need a bath or shower...but not sure what to do...the cut is from middle breast bone all under breast to under arm

Plus stitches under arm

What can I wash with...how? Any advice please? Lots of dry blood everywhere xxxx

June  

I hope the others get back to you soon June but whilst you're waiting I just thought I'd give you our cancer nurses telephone number in case you wanted to get their advice on this.

They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

All the best,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi everyone 

I am new to this post . So nice to see how much everyone is caring about everyone else .

I found 2 days ago a smoth lump on my upper right breast and I am terrified 

I am waiting for my menstrual cycle to start this week and next Thursday I have  gp appointment for a check up.

I cannot work I cannot sleep or eat I am only thinking about this ...it is so hard 

My husband is so supportive but I have not said anything to the rest of the family..I am so upset and so worried. 

Thank you for listening xx

Hi June,

I hope that you are beginning to feel a little better today.

I was allowed to shower 2 days after my double mastectomy and showered the night after my lumpectomy. I kept the dressings in place and just washed around them. I used a mild shower gel. Are you going back to get the dressings removed, or what were you advised to do by the nurses?

I was still in hospital on both occasions which was just as well, because I pulled one of my drains out out on one side when I was undressing. Perhaps others could give us their experience?

Jolamine xx

Hi Karen,

I'm sorry to hear about your toothache and hope that your dentist has been able to help you out today. I am due to get three teeth out tomorrow as a start to getting implants - unfortunately 3 of my front teeth -  and we're going away for a few days  straight after, so I'm just hoping that I can cope with a temporary plate and eat normally whilst we're away. I can't say that Im looking forward to it!

I hope that you're doing ok otherwise.

Jolamine xx

Hi June,

I hope that you are beginning to feel a little better today.

I was allowed to shower 2 days after my double mastectomy and showered the night after my lumpectomy. I kept the dressings in place and just washed around them. I used a mild shower gel. Are you going back to get the dressings removed, or what were you advised to do by the nurses?

I was still in hospital on both occasions which was just as well, because I pulled one of my drains out out on one side when I was undressing. Perhaps others could give us their experience?

Jolamine xx

Hi V1234,

A very warm welcome to our forum,

I am sorry to hear about your stress. You do not say what age you are, but there is a possibility that a smooth lump could be something simple like a benign cyst. Having said this, I am not a doctor.  Not all lumps are cancerous and those that are are usually craggy at the edges and feel fixed. I sincerely hope that this is just hormonal, but you are doing the right thing by getting it checked out. 

Having had 2 bouts of breast cancer myself in the past 12 years, I know just how terrifying the wait can be and our imaginations tend to lead us to all sorts of dark places. I am glad to hear that your hubby is supportive, as this makes all the difference. Mos tpeople don't tell their family until they get a diagnosis, so here's hoping that you won't have to.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine,

Thank yous so much for your lovely message.  Sorry I missed my age , I am 45 years  old .

I am sorry to herar that you had to go through this horrible experience a couple of times in the last 12 years , you are very strong!! 

I am very scared and I cannot stop thinking about it but I will definitely keep in touch and let you know what my fate will be next Thursday!

Have a lovely evening 

V1234  xxxx

Hi Jolamine,

Thank yous so much for your lovely message.  Sorry I missed my age , I am 45 years  old .

I am sorry to herar that you had to go through this horrible experience a couple of times in the last 12 years , you are very strong!! 

I am very scared and I cannot stop thinking about it but I will definitely keep in touch and let you know what my fate will be next Thursday!

Have a lovely evening 

V1234  xxxx

Hi V1234,

We all find the waiting one of the hardest parts of our cancer journeys. I can assure you that I am not strong. I was an emotional mess whilst I was waiting for a diagnosis. I was lucky on one occasion, but drew the short straw on the other two. Still, when it is cancer, we have no choice but to get on with it. Life's too short to let it rule our lives. 

I was wondering about your age, because younger people are less liely to develop cancer, although it can hit any one of us at any time. Fortunately, breast cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer these days.

Try to find something to preoccupy your to help the time to pass.

Thinking of you.

Jolamine xx

Thank you

Hi Everyone, I hope you all don't mind me gate crashing, I've read through the post and feel like you are all a lovely bunch.

I was diagnosed with invasive grade 3 + Dcis 2 weeks ago, last week they told me it was triple negative so will need chemo.  I'm also getting a genetics blood test with the triple neg result and being under 50 (I'm 46).

at the minute I'm waiting on a mri,  but the waiting for everything is a killer you mind just goes to places you didn't even know existed!
3 weeks ago I was just getting on with my life, until I got the recall from a yearly mammogram.

Sarah x 

HI Sarah,

You are more than welcome to join us. I so am sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Is there a reason for you having yearly mammograms before you reach 50? I know that this is not the news you wanted, but it is treatable. Have you any plans for surgery yet or are you starting with chemo?

I agree that waiting is one of the worst parts of this whole process - we nearly all find this. Our imaginations also play havoc, which doesn't help. It shouldn't be much longer until all of your tests are over and you have a planned route forward. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are getting on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks so much Jolamine,

yes it seems we all struggle with the waits,  I was having yearly checks as I'm classed as high risk with a few family members on my fathers side getting breast cancer at a young age.

I'll be glad when things get moving, depending on genetics test it will either be lumpectomy or if positive double mastectomy.

sarah x 

HI Sarah,

It doesn't help when there is a family history of breast cancer. I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer before I was diagnosed. Fortunately, treatment has come along leaps and bounds since then.

I had a lumpectomy first time and a double mastectomy second time around, so am happy to help you if I can.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Sarahsunshine,

How did you get on with your MRI and have you had your genetics results back yet?

Thinking of you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi V1234,

How did you get on when you saw your GP? I do so hope that it is hormonal.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine, 

yes had MRI results back no other nasties lurking in there just the original lump, thank goodness,  I've been contacted by a Genetics centre in Liverpool, I've got a phone consultation on the 8th dec.  also now got my date for lumpectomy and snb, which is on the 11th nov, it's all starting to come together, just waiting for pre opp clinic appointment. 
hope you are well.

sarah xx

Hi Sarah,

I'm so glad to hear that no more nasties were found with your MRI. You've got quite a wait for your genetics consultation, but I hope that it all goes well. You will feel better to get your lumpectomy out of the way as soon as possible, so it's good to hear that you don't have too long to wait.

Keep in touch and let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx