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 

Glad to hear it - perhaps the bra just needed to stay on a little longer, I am sure it will get its day Karen (wink). So glad  Marti still has it and you had fun xx ️ ️

Hi mickey

Yeah it was nice to get out but this stupid woman rushing to get out at the end banging in to my boob ffs i was not amused thank god i kept it on lol xxx

Lmao how funny xxx save the boob xx

Ok no Karen, I feel your pain - ouch  she was lucky to get out alive then, lol - yep, thsnk heans you did, take a spare bra next time - good plan !! How is it healing generally? X Mickey xx  

Hi mickey

Its bruised but not as bad as i thought it would be, still swelled i want to see what its like under the dressing just see old blood dont know how big the wound is either, its hard to say,  its tender and sometimes a dull ache

Karen xx

Felt like smacking her one lolxx

Karen xx How funny xxx 

Hi Karen, I'm glad it's not as bad as you thought, but sounds very sore. When does the dressing come off and do you do that? Have you been able to sleep on that side? Take it easy, hugs Mickey ️ ️

Hi, just wondered how you are doing - if I remember right your result apt is Wednesday? Sending virtual hugs Mickey xx 

Morning,

I have been doing much better actually thank you. I managed to distract myself over the weekend, been to London to see my sister and saw family yesterday for my daughter's birthday.

My results appointment is Wednesday at 2pm so not too much longer to wait now.

Yesterday the letter from the consultant was uploaded onto my medical record, so it meant I could read what the doctor said in my inital appointment which was good. I have remembered it right as well. There are 2 areas of concern which might be benign but they are slightly worried that there are some pre cancerous or cancerous changes which can't been seen on the ultrasound scan. Even if it is benign then I will have to have an MRI just to be on the safe side. So I am glad that I pushed and went back after I'd been told it was nothing in January!

Only 2 more sleeps to go and then I can find out what's going on. It's the waiting to find out what's going on that's the worst!!

How are you doing?

Morning,

I have been doing much better actually thank you. I managed to distract myself over the weekend, been to London to see my sister and saw family yesterday for my daughter's birthday.

My results appointment is Wednesday at 2pm so not too much longer to wait now.

Yesterday the letter from the consultant was uploaded onto my medical record, so it meant I could read what the doctor said in my inital appointment which was good. I have remembered it right as well. There are 2 areas of concern which might be benign but they are slightly worried that there are some pre cancerous or cancerous changes which can't been seen on the ultrasound scan. Even if it is benign then I will have to have an MRI just to be on the safe side. So I am glad that I pushed and went back after I'd been told it was nothing in January!

Only 2 more sleeps to go and then I can find out what's going on. It's the waiting to find out what's going on that's the worst!!

How are you doing?

That's great that you've managed to distract yourself and spend precious time with family for your daughters birthday too, how lovely. 
 

It's good you could see the letter on your record, I tried that but my NHS record for some reason doesn't let me see anything or order repeats prescriptions (frustrating). I'm glad you went back too, thanks heavens and at least you know that you will have an MRI so you'll expect a further delay for those results. 
 

Im just frustrated feeling I'm constantly going back to square one, but I'm hopefully my Breast Care Nurse will make some progress today and she's calling me tonight. X

Fingers crossed that you are able to get some information for the nurse today and that progress has been made. I can imagine how frustrating it is for you! I am not a paitent person and I like to just get on with things. Although I am not sure in this siutation that I'll be able too even when I know the diagnosis.

In my area we have a separate app My Medical Record that's different to the NHS app so all letters, appointments and results are uploaded there. It's very useful as it meant I could go back on and see my clinic letter from January.

Sending lots of positive thoughts your way for your conversation this evening with the nurse. X

So just to update you ladies, I have breast cancer.

There are 3 areas of cancer, 1 larger one of DCIS and 2 smalller areas (6mm each) of invasive cancer.

I had a mammogram today and scheduled for an MRI next wednesday. I meet with the consultance on 1st Dec to discuss the treament plan but will either be chemo and then surgery or surgery and then chemo. I have to go on Herceptin as well.

I am shell shocked. Just taking in all the facts- I have no emotion at the moment apart from when the breast cancer nurse was talking about ways to tell my children.

I am so glad that I push to be seen again at the clinc! I knew something wasn't right.

Hi Ebby, I just replied on your feed before you replied here. I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I'm glad they gave you some support on telling your children, so hard for you. Here if you need to chat as I said in my other post. Big supportive virtual hug Mickey xx ️

Hi all, new to this.

Firstly, after reading what all of you have been through, I feel like a bit of a fraud.

Went for mammogram as part of breast screening programme a month ago.

Received a recall letter a fortnight ago and my appointment is tmrw morning at the breast clinic.

I can't feel anything nor see any changes in my breasts, though aware this counts for nothing, so was a real shock to be recalled. 

My appointment was initially for last week, but the eve of the appointment we had to take dog to vet to say our final goodbyes so I was in no fit state to attend clinic. Still sobbing at the gaping whole she has left in my life but shall obviously attend tmrw.

Anyhow,I know that ( so far) I am fortunately not in the position that a number of you are, but just wanted to say that I found this thread last Sunday and have read every post. 

It has been what has stopped me going cuckoo with worry. It has made me realise that if I am told that they suspect cancer tmrw, that I shall cope. The news that some of you have received is just dreadful and I am amazed at how you all are taking it, each and every one of you. Also to folk who have received good news but have went through tests and weeks of worry, it has obviously been so emotionally and physically draining for all. It really has had an odd calming effect on me this thread.

Please know that no matter what I am told tmrw ,that reading all of your journeys has kept me going and given me strength to face whatever may (but hopefully may not)be ahead. And for that, I thank you all for sharing your stories. 

K xx

Hi K

Im Karen ive just read your post and a few months ago i found myself pretty much in your shoes, like you a mammogram as i turned 50 in Aoril so had my screening in august (Friday 13th) unlucky!!! I was recalled back that it was unclear and had to attend the breast clinic on rbe 1st of September did 2 mammogrsms consultant looked at it initial thought from her it was a cancer, got an ultrasound then biopsy results clear but wanted to do a stereotactic breast biopsy  and discovered i had a radial scar i just had it removed on the 8th of November to see the surgeon for pathology results on the 30th, i too lost my dog this year(April week before my 50rh) and when i got my mammograms when  they thought it was cancer my first thought in my head was my dog (Darcey) she was 12 and i broke my heart to the nurse, so i know how you are feeling hun, like you no lump to feel or any changes but i was diagnosed with a radial scar which i pray isnt cancer cells  when i get my results, the girls will tell you its a journey and a half and the worst feeling is the world is the waiting but you will get through this, we are all here to support each other

Sending you love

Karen xx

Hello everyone, 

Although I've chatted to a couple of ladies privately, Ive not been on here for a while. I'll admit it, I lost my head a little after diagnosis and had to pull myself back together. Now for an update! 
 

I had my lumpectomy and lymph node biospy two days ago. She said the op went well and she thinks she got a good clear margin. Im in a little pain but not as bad as I thought really. Just recovering now. I've been made an appointment for 8th Dec to see what's next for me. Hoping for just radiotherapy and Tamoxifen but we will see! 
 

Hope you're all doing ok xx

Hi Lucy, I'm glad to hear you are out the other side after your op. I have been thinking of you. Not too long til the 8th so keeping everything crossed for you. Virtual hugs Mickey xx ️

Hi K, thank you for your heartwarming post. Firstly I just want to say good luck for this morning. It's the end of the initial horrible waiting period for you. I know you'll be worrying this morning, so just wanted to say, your hand is being virtually held and if you want to let us know how you got on later, we'll be here. Sending much positivity and holding your hand Mickey xx

Thank you Mickey xx