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 

Keep us all posted june all thinking of you this morning

Karen xxx

Thank you Karen.

xx

Hi Lucy

In the same storm, something you said absolutely resonated with me, the fact this rollercoaster of a journey is one we will never forget!

I had a mammogram guided core needle biopsy last Monday, I'm in an emotional state to say the least, my right boob is also still sore and reminding me of this hell we're going through.

I had no lump but a swollen armpit and tender lymph nodes, I waited four weeks until I saw GP, two weeks later I was in the breast clinic, I had a mammogram...Then a 3d mammogram as there was a significant change, then I had US and she mentioned dense breast, hypoechic something and I needed a biopsy. I was gobsmacked as the area was above the nipple, not where I had pain, didn't feel any change in that area...

Biopsy done 12 days after, so I am really hoping this isn't the C because this anxiety will be giving me the C!

I found the process horrible, I cried and went into shock when the radiographer said "You're in the right place, area of concern, significant changes" as if I'm written off with it already, I just wanted to run but couldn't because right boob was jammed in that panini press whilst Picasso was felt tipping the rest to make sure I didn't move!

I get my results 3.30pm on Monday, 30 mins after yours, I'll be thinking of you, glad I'm not alone in this  

P.S Go to that party xx

Scarey. I'm DCIS high and having surgery on Thursday. Precancerous too 

Moira
 

Hi Karen, 

You're so right. Gut wrenching it certainly is. I feel in my own bubble, like I can't forward plan or even think straight. But you're right, I'm not letting it win before I even know anything and I'm going to the party. Going to try and put it to one side even for a few hours. In my life, it's only the people on this group that understand and I'm so grateful to be here. 
So happy that your new partner is supportive ️
we can do this xx

Oh hun, 

I was exactly the same. Can I ask how old you are? I found a lump on 18th sept and was at the clinic on sat 9th Oct. I was expecting them to do a quick ultrasound and send me on my way with a diagnosis of fatty tissue. When he said he was suspicious and wanted to do a biopsy I think I went in to shock too. I was the only one crying in the waiting room and felt like a 13 year old girl who wanted her mum. I was shaking uncontrollably. 
 

I'm 37 with no family history of breast cancer. I know statistics are on my side but I'm finding it dreadfully hard to be positive. I've always been a worrier. I feel drained. I have decided to go the party, I need to take my mind away even if  just for a few hours. 
 

I've never been more scared in my whole life about Monday. But at least we will finally know what we are dealing with and can begin to try and digest it. 
 

I will be thinking of you ️

Hi lucy

I found a lump in 30s turned out to be a benign mass then on friday the 13th of august this year was a mammogram because i turned 50 in April and it csme back unclear i just thought it had flagged up from the lump i had previous but its a different thing altogether its a radial scar (google it) results not cancer but a radial scar can carry cancerous cells hense why they are taking it out xx

Ah I see. Great that they are acting and removing it. I'd never heard of radical scar. I'm really hoping mine is a benign mass. I'm unsure how I will cope with bad news. I'm really not good at coping with things

Hi everyone

I had my results today....Good news...I had clear margins and lymph nodes were clear xxxxxx

I have estrogen blockers and start radiotherapy when my wound heals xxxx

June  

Hi all

I have read through this thread and feel reassured by such a amazing group of women.

I am 46 and attended the breast clinic on 12/10/21.  Had a mammogram followed by ultrasound and 3 core biopsies with 2 markers inserted.  I originally went with a relatively large lump that I had felt but ended with the large lump, a much smaller lump and the lymph node needing biopsies.  The radiographer said that she was concerned but the Dr (Registrar I believe) was saying how sorry he was to give bad news,  making me feel he has diagnosed without biopsies results.

They said it would take up to 2 weeks for biopsy results and case would be discussed at MDT on Thursday next week.  I am struggling to deal with this, my mind is racing permanently, I feel lost and like I don't know what to do with myself.  Do they really know for sure without the biopsy results? 
 

Nikki xx

Hi all

I have read through this thread and feel reassured by such a amazing group of women.

I am 46 and attended the breast clinic on 12/10/21.  Had a mammogram followed by ultrasound and 3 core biopsies with 2 markers inserted.  I originally went with a relatively large lump that I had felt but ended with the large lump, a much smaller lump and the lymph node needing biopsies.  The radiographer said that she was concerned but the Dr (Registrar I believe) was saying how sorry he was to give bad news,  making me feel he has diagnosed without biopsies results.

They said it would take up to 2 weeks for biopsy results and case would be discussed at MDT on Thursday next week.  I am struggling to deal with this, my mind is racing permanently, I feel lost and like I don't know what to do with myself.  Do they really know for sure without the biopsy results? 
 

Nikki xx

Hi Nikki, hopefully someone a lot more informed than me will respond to this for you. I'm quite early in my diagnosis and so I'm only learning. My understanding is they can never be 100% sure until they get your biopsy results. I'd like to think if they could that they wouldn't put us through that pain also.  I do think from my own experience though they sometimes they see things that gives them a good idea, but they can be absolutely wrong, hence why they need the biopsies. It's so hard and believe me, we all understand. Personally I had biopsies on my lump and got results they were cancer, but also had microcalcifications and so had to have further biopsies under mammogram which were done on Wednesday. Like you my MDT meeting is held in a Thursday and so now I'm waiting too to find out the scale of my treatment x be kind to yourself x hugs Mickey xx 

Hi Nikki, 

Like Mickey, I'm very new to all this too. I've had ultrasound, mammogram, triple core biopsy and a marker put in. The radiographer and doctor both said they were literally 50/50 on whether it was cancer and that they couldn't possibly tell without biopsy results. I've got a friend who they said they were 99% sure it was cancer and it turned out to be benign! So they really can't be sure. I get my results on Monday. 
In the short time I've been in this group these ladies have unknowingly pulled me out of a very dark place. We are here for you ️

Morning Mickey

Thank you for your reply, so sorry to hear your diagnosis and hoping you get positive news going forward with treatment.  I agree, I working within the NHS (Midwife) so often see things before return of results.  I think I am am just grasping at straws and the possibility that they might have got it wrong.

I find it so sad yet reassuring to see so many other women in the same position, support from people who know exactly how it feels has helped so much.  Xx

Hey Lucy

I will keep my fingers crossed for good positive news for you. Not too much longer to wait, hang on in there. 
 

Again, I totally agree about chatting on this forum.  I feel less alone, I feel more able to get through it all.  Women supporting women in a desperate time of need just blows me away. Xx

Morning Nikki, 

Thank you, I'm trying to tell myself one moment at a time, but it just blows you away. It must be even harder for you working as a Midwife, as you say you get to recognise certain warning signs and responses from others who may have seen 'something'. 
Personally I am the sort of person that needs to know and I was preparing myself for cancer. I've realised though however you prepare yourself it's still a shock. 
I hope they've got it wrong for you too, but if not, like you say we're all here to try and help you through xx keep in touch.

Big virtual hugs Mickey xx

100% agree. 
 

And thank you. My heart drops every time I think about Monday. We are all in it together and can help eachother ️

Hi Lucy,

I sincerely hope that all goes well for you tomorrow. Like your friend I have been told on 3 seperate occasions that my consultant was pretty sure that I had cancer. Fortunately, he was wrong on one occasion, but sadly, he was right on the other two.The only way to be sure is by biopsy reults.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Lucy & Figaro

Good luck for tomorrow be thinking of you both, sending love and hugs your way

Karen xxx

Thank you so much hun. Never been so scared, actually feel sick. Going to go to work this morning to make time pass. Will let all you lovely ladies know xx

Thank you Jolamine, 

Absolutely petrified. At least I'll finally know, if anything, what I'm dealing with x

will  let you know xx