Found lump in right breast.

Hello i didnt think I'd be chatting in here, i dont expect any if us did really.i found a hard lump in my right breast , and i was also  having a lot of famiy health issues  with my mum, her partner, both poorly and needed help.Plus my son was diognised with cancer near Christmas 2019 and has hopefuly finished his last sessions of  chemotherapy, he has a scan in june and sees the consultant, not long after  in June to see if hes clear or  needs  any further treatment . So when i first found the lump i pannicked and was scared and keot putting it off ,about going to doctors to go get it checked.  But after 2 weeks i went to doctor's and they referred me to breast clinic.I had an appointment yesterday at the breast clinic.I had only had a mammogram in August 9 mths ago and results came back all clear .Yesterday i had 3 mamagrams nothing showed up .The  consultant could feel.the lump, as could i.

So an ultrasound i had nxt showed it up as a hard solid mass. I then had 5 biopsies taken, 3 from my breast and 2 from under my arm, as the ultrasound also showed up that my lymph nodes were inflamed. I then had a metal coil marker clip inserted into my breast.

Im not going to lie, it hurt and still does.The cinsultant then told me i have breast cancer.And by the size if the lump  id probably had it for around a year maybe more. She told me, don't worry we will sort this. When  we get the results from your biopsies, we will know what type of breast cancer we are dealing with.We will call you nxt  tuesday i don't know what time, that will be , but we will disscuss your case and decide  whats best for you going forward. I cried of course as deaded having to tell evertyone ecspecialy my son and daughter. Its awful waiting and yesterday i was an emotional wreck , in so much pain from all the biopsies taken and the metal coil marker being inserted  into my right breast. But my son has stayed positive throughout since finding out he had it , and you can imagine how  devasted and upset i felt  about my son, hes kept me sane throughout his treatment.si i feel i must try to do the same for him and ny daughter.i just hope i can cope and not let anyone down. So scared .

  • I'm sorry about the news you were given by your consultant Jas but you're not alone as many of our ladies have been in this position so will know what you're going through at the moment and will hopefully pop by soon to offer their support and advice.

    Wishing you all the best for Tuesday.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thankyou Steph 

    Thankyou for  your reply

    Its not easy for any of us  getting cancer, i was devasted to hear my son at just before  his 35th birthday call me to tell me he found a lump and has testiculsr cancer. At the tine i I said i wished  it wss me and not  my son, little did i know I already had it, my consultant has said its probably been there slow growing  for mabe a.year or more.  But my son has kept me sane throughout all his chemo therapy treatments, he's  been so brave and positive. Im not as strong and brave , but will try to be for him.and my daughter.xx

  • Hey stay strong and take one day at a time. I went through the same 3 years ago last Jan. Was terrible but we did it , day by day x left masectomy    wig was bought , hair came off , hair grew back ,  felt crap but one day at a time ....it was a rollercoaster like no other. But I'm here to tell the tale.

     

    Positive thoughts and hugs coming your way xxx

     

    Jo 

  • Josiebear

    Jo thankyou for your reply. Its good to know you got through  it Jo It is something us woman dread . , but  all the lovely people in this chat room who post  about  thier cancer journey are so brave and strong , although it is a  really tough time in your lives you are an inspiration to us newbies in here and give us hope that we may get through this just like you have Thankyou for reachijg out to me and replying to me Jo  i really appreciare your Advice. Thank you......one day at a time, i will  remember that.Xxx

     

     

  • Theres a hug for you here each day x 

  • Thankyou  sendding you 2 virtual hugs  from me to.you  .xxx