2 lumps.

I went to the breast clinic on Thursday. I only thought I had 1 lump but the mammogram picked up 2. I've had a biopsy on both. In the same breast. So super sore. The doctor said it was cancer. I've not had my results back yet. So I'm still clinging on to the fact it isn't. I've now got to wait for the results. Which can take up too, 2 weeks. I'm already going out of my mind. I'm 38. I'm also going slightly barmy, not a great time to be unwell. I'm not even sure what I'm doing writing on this site?? I feel like I don't want to tell family and friends, in case it isn't. Then I will feel so silly. 

  • I am very sorry to hear of your distress.  You'll find that there is an awful lot of waiting in this predicament.

  • Hi how are you hope your outcome was ok. X

  • This was us exactly 3 weeks ago word for word. She got a pre biopsy diagnosis like yourself. That happened on a Thursday. The next Friday we were sat in the room with the breast specialist (not an oncologist like i thought we were getting) and nurse getting the formal diagnosis.  So maybe you won't wait the full 2 weeks.  Have you been given an appointment to go back for the results?

    Word of advice, take someone with you. Anyone. You won't take it all in even if you think you are.  I thought my wife was actually quite calm and she still maintains she was.  But when we came out the hospital she had only focused on one single thing. The rest had went in one ear and out the other. If i hadn't been there, we'd have missed the other 50 mins of information during our 1 hour appointment.

  • Hi Emma, 

    I just wrote out a really long reply but not sure what happened, will try again.

    our stories sound similar. I am also 38 I have too young sons. I found a lump and went to the Appointment on my own as the GP didn't seem worried I didn't tell my Mum. They basically told me I have cancer at the ultrasound, I literally fell too the floor.

    my appointment was two weeks later, where they confirmed it and what type Etc it was. I have never been so scared in my life! Please tell your family and friends you will need their support and they will need time to also come to terms with your journey so far. 
     

    dont go to the dark, they will have a plan for you when you go for your results. We are young and fit, it's very treatable you will be okay once you know all the details.

    don't Google anything it's not helpful. 
    I hope that they have got it wrong but prepare yourself as much as you can. 

    I have had a lumpectomy and get my results on Wednesday. Your not alone I'm here if you need me.

    sending hugs Sarah  
     

  • Thank you Sarah. It just so happens I have all my friends coming around next weekend. So I'm going to tell them all. Ive actually not googled anything. I really don't need the internet making me more insane than I am. I also sank 2 bottles of wine last night. Me and the husband had a good cry together. I feel so much better today. 

  • I was by myself on Thursday. The doctor apologised for this. She told me that I needed someone with me next time. No appointment. Just have to wait for the call. It's the not knowing. My brain keeps running away with it all. Im also trying to remember what exactly they said Thursday. Hoping that I got it all wrong. My husband is being wonderful. He let his work know that he might not be in next week. So both just waiting for the call. Hope you and the wife are ok? 

  • Hi Emma,

    So Glad your Husband is supporting you, like mine he has been great I am sure.

    I had a melt down this morning but I feel better now. So suprised that they will phone you and you don't have an appointment, I would be a wreck. 
    let me know how you get on. I hope that it's good news but remember if it's not the news we hope for they will sort it out. 
     

    love sarah x