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 

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

Thank you so much Mickey

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 ️

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 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

Yes I had my results on the Monday and then the vaccum biopsy was on the Thursday! Also my results are apparently quite quick too, Monday the 1st will only be 11 days after. 
 

Ive really got it in my head that they are going to say it's DCIS. I think I'll be able to accept that. At least I'll know where I am. 
 

sending lots of love and hugs back xxx

Hi Lucy

sending you lots of love too!!!!
yeah experts on waiting for things that's for sure, like you Lucy and Lisa be glad when all this is over start a new year with no worries, such a rollercoaster of emotions

sending you lots of love

Karen ️

Hi Lucy,

I shall be thinking of you tomorrow and hope that all goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thinking of you today Lucy, sending positivity and hugs Mickey x

Thinking about you today Lucy  

Sending love and hugs xxxx

Hi lucy

Thi king of you today

Love and hugs

Karen

Hi Lucy.. yes thinking of you today. Keeping everything crossed for you and sending you hugs xxx

Rosie x

Hiya I have been thinking of you all on this forum.... Wondering how you got on Figaro as I logged off as I got st stressed for a while. Been thinking of you all though xxx

Rosie xxx

Hi Rosie,

Completely understand xxx

 If you want to message me you can, anytime, I wondered how you were doing and was so hoping to hear from you.

I have another biopsy on 3rd Nov Stereotactic Vacuum even though the Core biopsies were clear the mammogram doesn't match pathology, distortion chalky white thing, minds gone blank to be fair! (BTW, results were delayed by a week  had a full on meltdown)

How did it go with your results? Are you okay? I'm so glad to hear from you xxx