Hi Cate,

I am sorry to hear of your symptoms and the concerns that they are causing you.

I can understand your worry about not being referred back to your original clinic, but you might have a much longer wait to be seen there. I expect that this is why this new clinic has been set up. The staff in this clinic should be able to refer you for the necessary tests, if they feel that you need them.

As someone who has had 2 bouts of breast cancer, I understand how you feel. I sincerely hope that nothing untoward is found and that you will feel happy with the level of care you receive at this new clinic.

I had 3 scares within my first year of diagnosis. I had a lumpectomy, then discovered a larger lump in my other breast. My surgeon seemed pretty sure that this was cancerous, but fortunately, the biopsy proved him wrong. Then, almost a year to the day of my lumpectomy, I discovered a smaller lump in my original breast - unfortunately, I wasn't so lucky this time and I was diagnosed with a second primary. That was 13 years ago and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life.

I sincerely hope that all turns out well for you. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on, on 7th January. I shall be thinking of you and am always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello Jolamine and thank you

I so appreciate the reply,it's good to hear another perspective. I am glad that you are doing well after your diagnoses - sharing your experience of those has really helped me, It's such a rollercoaster of living with the fear and dealing with the reality. I will update on my progress as I go - thank you for thinking of me and reaching out to reply.

Best wishes - Cate

Hi Cate,

It is indeed a rollercoaster. As you know yourself, it's the waiting that is the worst part. 

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Had my clinic appointment. Simply involved an examination by a  breast surgeon and an ultrasound, Surgeon initially sent me for mammogram but when I went in the room, the nurse refused to perform it as I'd had one within the year! Radiologist agreed with her, so just the ultrasound. Ultrasound report read to me by surgeon said it detected some fibrocystic thickening but assessed as normal breast tissue. The surgeon then said he had NOT felt any fibrocystic areas. Felt a bit confused.  I'm aware that fibrocystic areas can look the same as cancer on a mammogram and ultrasound so enquired whether I might get an MRI since they're more sensitive at picking up abnormal areas. I had these annually until I turned 50 and it's only since these have ended - in the last 2 years - that I've had callbacks. The Dr said absolutely not, but to keep an eye on the area, and wait for my next mammogram in 6 months. Certainly wasn't up to arguing for one so left it at that. Everyone was very pleasant but didn't feel totally reassured. Now weighing up whether to get a private MRI or try to push my worries to the back of my mind. Probably paranoid - unfortunately cancer has been at the forefront of my mind for the last 3 months with my sister's diagnosis and the wait for more genetic mutation tests for her. Glad the appointment is out the way and no bad news. 
 

Thanks so much for all your positivity - I hope you continue in good health and am grateful for your thoughtfulness.

Hi Cate,

Please keep in touch and let us know how your next mammogram goes. I sincerely hope that all turns out well for you and your sister. Please remember that we are always here for both of you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx