Feeling overwhelmed x

Today I went for a referral suffering from bloody discharge and my nipple didn't look right to my 'normal'.  I saw the doctor who felt the area and said I cant see or feel an issue however we will send you for a mammogram and ultrasound to make sure. I had mammogram and then went to ultrasound. Lying on the bed the registrar started taking pictures, then the consultant took over. 2 abnormalities 1 behind the nipple one further up. 2 biopsies later with the incision of clips feeling tender and bruised. I see the doctor who said the mammogram showed a different density in part of my breast and the abnormalities found in ultrasound needed biopsies. I'm petrified as he gave me the we will get results then have a big meeting to what happens next (could take 2-3 weeks) Then followed by but if nothing serious we will call in 1-2 weeks. I finally told my mom and nearest what was happening felt a huge weight lifted but same time overwhelmed by questions I dont have the answers to because it all happened so fast (even though I was there 4 hours for all scans/appointments) having no one there due to covid it went over my head. Thank you for letting me ramble just needed to let it out

  • Hiya. My wife was in a similar position around a month ago. Except she had an obvious lump.

    The meeting they're talking about is normal. It's where cases get discussed.  Or an easier way to put it, the scans and biopsies get peer reviewed. And if further treatment or tests are required, it gets discussed. Every scan/xray you ever go into hospital for gets a 2nd going over even if they initially look fine. Not saying they all go through a MDT meeting, but from what we gathered, it happens in breast clinics whether the results are normal or not.  It's a belts and braces approach.

    So it's not a case of "she 100% has cancer, lets all discuss it". It's normal.

  • Thank you for your reply very reassuring. As you can imagine all sorts going through my head. Going to try and be positive and plough forward with Xmas preparations, especially having 2 young children xx