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 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

Hi lucy darling

Nice to hear from you and you are feeling a bit better, i was the same i was off the chat to clear my head too, it just gets so over whelming and we go into that shell i think even though everyone is just amazing, keep well lucy and look after yourself and lovely to hear from you

Love and hugs

Karen' xxx

Morning K

Good luck for today we are all behind you, as mickey said  virtually holding your hand, as with your beloved baby

Karen xx

Morning Karen, how's your recovery going? X ️

Morning Karen, how's your recovery going? X ️

Afternoon Mickey

I was putting clothes away in my son and girlfriends drawer today after hoovering and their golden retriever Bella who is just 7 months old who is petrified of the hoover got excited when i took the hoover down stairs jumped up and banged my boob omg the pain!!! I actually thought the wound was going to bleed, so its sore but its been sore for about 3 days now, sometines it gets quite swelled and really tender, i thought the pains meant to be getting better by now, i wouldnt like to have double Ds i dont think got to laugh or youd cry, oh the joys of dogs eh! And i couldn't give her a row bless!

How are you feeling today?

Karen xx

Morning Karen, seems my reply yesterday didn't post - sorry ‍♀️X sorry about your poor banged boob - I'm off to see a different BCN shortly at hosp, so reply more laters - love Mickey x ️

Hi Karen

Is it D-Day tomorrow?

I am thinking about you and I pray that everything is OK for you.

It's been some time since we chatted and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of everyone. 

Please let me know the outcome  

Sending you love and a really big hug

Lisa xxx

Hi Lisa 

Yes indeed it's D day I pray tomorrow is the end of the journey!
How are you?
 

thank you for your kind message sending you love and a big hug back

Karen ️Xxx

I can feel positivity in the air Karen, all for you today. Thinking of you and sending you a little extra dose. Love Mickey xx ️

IHi Karen

The day we've been waiting for, can't believe it!

 I'm just starting to feel free,  for a long time I still felt that heaviness  

  I'm here when you get back Karen, wishing you all the luck in the world, stay as strong as you can hunnie xxxx

Hi Mickey

I really hoped you'd be on here, how is everything going? I've been wondering how you've been and I really hope you are a step further to a plan. 

Sending love

Morning Lisa, Thank you as ever for your well wishes. I've kept a bit of a low profile lately as the wait is becoming too much even for me now.  Positively I have my pre-op today (by phone), but unbelievably nothing about my sentinel lymph node(s) removal yet at all, but I have been told they need it in advance of op and results at least a week before. Surgery scheduled for 14/12. I never did hear back from my BCN, chased yesterday morning, no response yet. My stress is admittedly through the roof now and I'm struggling sleeping again. I hope to get answers today and then I can relax a bit and start prepping for my hospital stay. 
How are you Lisa? 
love n hugs Mickey xx ️

Oh my gosh it's shocking how you've had to wait, it's not surprising your stress is through the roof as it's unbelievably a tough enough time without all that added on top,  Wish I could do something to help  but know I'm only a message away if you ever need to let it all out.

I'm pleased you now have a date for surgery, will be with you in spirit on the 14th but boy - what a long time you've had to wait Mickey xxx

I'm doing OK now, felt very low after it all, couldn't handle  friends or family thinking I could switch off and felt I needed time to just heal mentally from it all and get used to normality again.

But it's so  lovely to hear from you again my fellow mammogram machine wrestler (shoulder still aches) 

Sending you love and a huge, huge hug 

Thank you Lisa, I'm not surprised you felt low after the experience, it takes sooo much out of you. I'm glad you gave yourself the space to mentally heal. 
 

Talking of the mammogram wrestling, I've just received an appointment for an ultrasound on my frozen shoulder for this Thursday.  It is, thank heavens improving now I'm not working and I can move it in a straight line now, but it's still causing pain and I still can't sleep on it. 

Got through my pre-op ok, got to go in for bloods etc next Wed. I have quite a few appointments again now pre-op, hopefully that will help the next two weeks to pass more quickly. 
 

Thanks for checking in and take care of you Lisa. Enjoy the family fun lead up to Christmas. Sending love and a huge hug back, Mickey xx ️