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 

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 my results are pretty much like yours recalled after first mammogram which was originally friday the 13th of august, initially after that was 2 mammograms consultant looked at it and thought it was a cancer so got an ultrasound and biopsy the same day waited for results for 10 days clear but questioned a radial scar so had to get a stereotactic breast biopsy 10 days later webt to the clinic saw the surgeon and nurse who confirned a radial scar, had to then go to hospital to get a mag seed inserted, yesterday was my pre assessment, so surgery is on the 8th of November so ive to self isolate till then, moods a bit low again today, just want it over, the fear is setting in that its less than 2 weeks till the operation now, think the fear is radial scars are quite complexed dont know what may be hiding at the back of it, fingers crossed there is nothing, but what a journey the last couple of months have been, is the mood thing normal?  Its all so scary, overwhelming and its the unknown i think

Karen xx

Hi Karen 

It's not surprising how you feel, you've been through an awful lot, the waiting and the way these procedures are done with the breast are far more complexed than anything I've experienced. 

With my mum and sisters bowel cancer it was far more straightforward, there was non of this biopsy after biopsy,

If you want to message me, feel free to do so, if you want to rant, cry or offload.

The fear is probably normal, I felt so much better after I got my biopsies results, felt I could function a bit, then this morning got the call for the VAB appointment and I honestly went into shutdown again! It's no wonder you're low, you're also in isolation Karen it's probably everything building up and all of the procedures, going for the pre op might have affected you as well

I'll be thinking of you,  and please message if you need to talk 

Love Lisa

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

Hi Lucy,

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello to all my lovely ladies on here. Firstly, thank you for all your well wishes last night and this morning. Really made me smile
 

Unfortunately it's not great news for me. The consultant rang and said they are shocked themselves as they didn't think this would happen. They have found invasive cancer in my breast. Stage 1 - 2. 

It all feels a whirlwind. I'm having an MRI scan within a week followed by a chat and assessment on the 10th Nov. After that I'm having an operation on 16th November followed by radiotherapy and a tablet called Tamoxifen. 
 

I feel numb. I feel too young for this. I'm struggling. My husband is struggling. My parents are struggling
 

Lucy x

Hi Lucy, I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis but this sounds like the best worse news if you get  my meaning? From what you said this sounds like it will be treated quite easily with an operation, radiotherapy and tamoxifen. Not the news you wanted but you will recover and be fine. I received the same news 4 weeks ago although I'm a lot older than you. I have got my head around it all, and so will you. Sending much love to you. 

Jane xx

Hi Lucy,

I know that this is not the news that you expected and I am so sorry to hear this. It takes some time to get your head around this diagnosis, but you will get there.

I agree with what JaneRu has said. There are positives here, in that you have caught this fairly early and that it is still treatable. You will find that the more positive you can appear about this, the better your family and friends will cope with your diagnosis.

Please keep in touch and remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you so much. Xx

Thank you. I think you ladies are going to be my tower of strength x

Oh Lucy, I'm completely floored

You will all feel completely bewildered for the next few days, I don't think anyone was expecting this, I absolutely feel for you right now and wish I could just give you a huge hug.

I'm gobsmacked and now fully understand why more biopsies are needed after core biopsy, although wondering why the hell there isn't another method to get to the bottom of it first time so no false hope is given when they say "no cancer found in those biopsies"...

But then I think thank god they didn't send you on your way xxx

If you want to rant or need a chat, cry or full on wobble,  please, please message me, anytime.

Thank you for letting us know, shows you have courage from somewhere and that will come through at some point.

Sending you so much love and please keep me updated on your journey through this

Thank you. 
 

That's what I found so hard, she seemed so sure that it wasn't. I'm trying to get my positive head on but finding it hard yet. I'll get there. Feels so surreal saying 'I have cancer.' Feel sick. X

I kept saying that when my mum was diagnosed, I just couldn't believe it or process it and remember walking around saying those words,  I kept saying it out loud in the supermarket down the cheese aisle and waiting in the playground of all places to say it, it is unbelievably surreal!!!

I've sent you a friend request and I just want you to know that if you need to talk or put the world to rights I'm good at listening.

We will get you through this Lucy, we really will - sending love to your family too xxxx 

Hi lucy

Im in total shock too, i didn't expect to hear this news either my heart goes out to you and your husband and family, you are a strong girl and you will get through this, we have the best surgeons in the world, we are in this together and behind you!

I have my op on Monday to remove this radial scar and i pray there is nothing behind it which there can be, a dreadful journey in our lifes but we will get there! everyone of you ladies are just an inspiration

Love and hugs lucy

Karen xxx

Thank you xxx