Results appointment

I've had two biopsies after the discovery of calcifications , I've now had a results appointment which my husband was allowed to attend , I don't k ow what I expected but it wasn't what happened. I though some one would say " this is what we found, and this is what will happen next " but no. I was shown in to a very small room with an examination table and one chair by a woman in scrubs who said her name and told me she was my surgeon, I had not been prepared for that . I then shut down I think as I felt like a rabbit in headlights. After she'd examined me , she left , the nurse then left to get a pack with information in , when she came back she said don't worry she's a good surgeon and we don't really call yours a proper cancer at which pint j felt I should have apologised , all in all not a great experience, the pack was full of information about cancer , and yet no one has said those words to me , I'm becoming more and more anxious about it all , I often hear how wonderful the nurses etc are and I feel so mixed up about it all , and frightened to say to anyone that they were far from nice . 

  • Hello Beachams

    I'm sorry to hear about your recent experience at the breast clinic. It's often difficult to take in information about a diagnosis but it sounds as if you had a particularly difficult appointment. 

    It can really help to talk to someone and as you don't feel confident to speak to your breast care nurse I'd really recommend you give our team of nurses a call. I know they'll be happy to listen to what you've been through and try to help give you some information, support, and reassurance about things. They're available Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    We know that it can be an incredibly worrying and frightening time when you have to deal with a new diagnosis but please do keep in touch with us here Beachams and we'll do our best to support you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator