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 Val, I'm sorry to hear this, I didn't get recalled after a mammogram as I found a lump first, but my mammogram showed microcalcifications and so like you I had a core biopsy (but on the lump) and four weeks later a steriotactic vacuum assist biopsies under mammogram, for which I'm still waiting the results from those latest ones. We will all totally understand the emotions you are feeling, it's such a rollercoaster. Have they said how and when they will contact you after the meeting tomorrow? Thinking of you and here with any support you need - hugs Mickey x

Hi Mickey

Thank you so much for replying & your lovely comments, it's nice to be speaking to people that are in this situation so I know they get it.  The consultant at the breast clinic took my contact number however she said that the hostel would either call or write to me.  Its the waiting that's the difficult part. I feel like I just want to get on with it , whatever it may be.  I know my friend & family try to understand but I also know they struggle with what to say half the time. 

Val xx 

Hi Val,

Youre more than welcome, that waiting is sooo difficult. In my case I do know it's cancer now, but I don't know the full extent yet.  I know I really struggled waiting for the first set of results. Originally my consultant said he wouldn't tell me anything until they had them all and that was going to be circa six weeks. However, when the lump results came back positive they wrote to me with a breast surgery clinic apt, which at the time knocked me for six.  All the support on this site has helped me better manage the anxiety and know we're not alone in this journey, no matter how different our results may be. 
I totally get what you mean, I've had to learn to better manage their feelings, as it is so hard for them too and we all do this in different ways x 

I hope you don't have to wait too long and keep posting if it helps you. Hugs Mickey xx 

Hi Val,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

Try not to worry. More people get called back after their first mammogram than after any other. This is because the radiologists don't have anything to compare your images to. The MDT (multidisciplinary team) meeting is a routine meeting held by your consultant to discuss the results of all the scans and biopsies prior to giving you your results and care plan if needed.

Unfortunately, the way you felt yesterday and today is all part and parcel of this waiting process. It is not at all unusual to find yourself an emotional wreck. Many of us find ourselves crying and very short tempered. Crying is not a bad thing, as it is a great stress reliever.  Irrespective of which way your results go, you will find it easier to cope once you know what you are up against

I do hope that you will hear soon after tomorrow's meeting, as the unknown is a scary place to be. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolmine xx

Hello Jolmine

Thank you so much for your lovely words. I will definitely update you all as soon as I have had my results back

Val xx 

Hi Val

It's an absolute shock to the system, I've had that many meltdowns I could write a novel about them!

My MDT meeting was finally done today and I will receive my results from the seven core biopsies tomorrow,  I've had them delayed for over a week due to a backlog in pathology, the wait is terrible.

I wish you all the best for tomorrow, please let me know what happens. 

Will be thinking of you

Take care

Love Lisa xxx

Hi Lisa,

I hope that you finally get your results tomorrow.

Wishing you all the best.

Jolamine xx

Hi Lisa

Thank you for your kind words.  I hope you get your results today.  Let me know how you get on.

Will be thinking about you too

Val xx 

Will be thinking of you today Lisa xx 

Finally results are in...

The pathology report came back all the biopsies were clear, fibrous changes, possibly radial scar,  it's non atypia (Whatever that means)

However, even though it was graded a b2 the radiologist mentioned the results didn't match the mammogram finding so I'm having a Vacuum Assisted Biopsy next week. 

I do feel relieved but it's not matching my brain yet, I'm a bit confused!

Can anyone tell me if this is positive because I've got family thinking that's it move on now - but I'm unsure wth having to have another VAB.

What is the VAB after pain like, is it same as Core Biopsy?

Thank you all so much, the support you've given I will never forget it, I will be forever grateful to you all

Finally results are in...

The pathology report came back all the biopsies were clear, fibrous changes, possibly radial scar,  it's non atypia (Whatever that means)

However, even though it was graded a b2 the radiologist mentioned the results didn't match the mammogram finding so I'm having a Vacuum Assisted Biopsy next week. 

I do feel relieved but it's not matching my brain yet, I'm a bit confused!

Can anyone tell me if this is positive because I've got family thinking that's it move on now - but I'm unsure wth having to have another VAB.

What is the VAB after pain like, is it same as Core Biopsy?

Thank you all so much, the support you've given I will never forget it, I will be forever grateful to you all

Hi Lisa, pleased the original biopsies came back clear. Do you know if the vacuum assist biopsies will be under mammogram or ultrasound. Mine was under mammogram but others have been under ultrasound. They basically set you up and vacuum out tissue or in my case microcalcifications so they can check those out also. I hope that helps. They are being thorough, I still had to have it even though they knew I had cancer, so is a positive they are being thorough I think. Yes, it's more of a wait though, sorry! Any idea on timescales? Thinking of you Mickey xx 

Hi Mickey

I had the Core Biopsy in the Mammogram machine,  the breast nurse who rang me didn't know if it was the same but said she's going to post some info on it, I think because mine is still tender I'm trying to gage if it's worse or not. 

But last night I did manage to turn over without much discomfort for the first time.

The VAB machine is broke at the moment but she also mentioned I'm not urgent so I'll get a call for an appointment some time this week.

How are you coping Mickey? Any news on your treatment plan yet? 

Hey!

Lisa, so pleased your biopsies were clear and glad you will get extra reassurance from the vacuum biopsy.  Good luck with that xx

diagnosed ladies, I have a CT scan on Monday and my anxiety is through the roof convincing myself they will find it elsewhere.  Is this normal, I am literally writing myself off.  
 

Hope you are all well? 

Nikki

Hi Lisa, 

They did go in on a different part of my breast for the vacuum assist, but trying to stay still under mammogram (as clearly you know from core biopsies) is not easy. I have arm and shoulder pain obviously from where I was holding so tight trying not to move. I know people have different pain thresholds, but I must admit both my consultant and BCN warned me these would be worse. The pain itself was no worse, just the trying to stay still for so long I struggled with. It seems to have put bruising back to original core biopsy site now as well, but I guess it's healing - it is still tender, but five weeks and a bit since core biopsies and two weeks tomorrow since the vacuum ones x you'll be fine, it's always harder, I think, when you know what to expect second time - emotions again!! 
 

I'm no further forward yet, but thanks for asking. Hopefully after this Thursdays MDT or at my next consultant apt next Wed 3/11, I will know more xx 

take care Lisa, hopefully you won't have to wait too long xx  

Hey Nikki, 

I can only speak for myself, but as you know I'm still waiting for next steps and still very anxious with that sick feeling and not sleeping. Trying to stay positive and keep focussed, but it's hard when you're always wondering 'what will it be next', hopefully nothing I keep telling myself, just one step closer to getting treatment started and getting rid of cancer xx virtual hugs Mickey xx 

Aw, yes me too Mickey.  I exhausting isn't it.  I am the same, ticking things off as I go.  I have th CT on Monday so will hopefully have a proper plan soon after.  I just want to get on with it. 
 

Will you have results and a plan soon too?  Did they give you an idea of treatment?  I know I will be chemo followed by mastectomy.  
 

take care of yourself xx

It's so exhausting Nikki, ticking things off sounds a good approach. I just spoke to my BCN and my results are now in and so my case will definitely be heard this Thursday at next MDT. Can't be sure about what treatment yet, masectomy though (which I was expecting, but still always a shock when they tell you) and so need to get my head around that now and next steps, which will include seeing plastic surgeon x

Hey lisa, I've not been on for a while! 

Yours sounds very similar to mine. I've had my letter about my biopsy. They've described mine as 'B3 indeterminate lesion with atypia. I've googled it like mad. It seems I have abnormal cells but they haven't detected any cancer yet. 
 

I had a vaccum biopsy under ultrasound on Thursday. They numbed me first and then did the procedure. It wasn't too bad really, just be prepared for the bruising! My right boob is black and blue! But the pain only lasted two days. 
 

My results are back 1st November via telephone call. Like you, my family are being very positive as assuming all is ok now but I'm still very fragile and worried. I know it's positive so far but I still feel alittle confused that they felt the need to go back in and test more tissue. Still feel very uncertain. She said worst case scinario it will be a DCIS. But I've read some people still have a mastectomy with DCIS. I just want the nightmare over. 
 

hugs to you ️

Hi Lisa,

I haven't had a vacuum, assisted biopsy so cannot tell you about associated pain. So far all sounds good, but I wouldn't celebrate until you have your biopsy, just in case.

I sincerely hope that all turns out well and that this time next week, you will be able to celebrate with certainty.

Have you been told when you will get your biopsy yet?

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Lucy 

Sending you a huge hug *squeeeeeeze*

Can't believe how similar our journeys are, I've got the VAB on the 3rd November, I've been reading threads on DCIS too, it's so daunting, I was doing okay after the results until I got the call for the apt then I went downhill again!

Thanks for letting me know what the VAB is like, you had yours within 5 days of getting your results, it's a lot to take in Lucy it's no surprise you're fragile, the build up to everything is quite traumatic, we will be experts on waiting for anything after this!!! 

I'm keeping everything crossed for you, I'm going to be thinking of you on the 1st November

Take care of yourself 

Love Lisa xxx