Hello,

I was in the same place 7years ago, it's really tough, and I remember how worrying it was.  I think the waiting for these appointments is the worst bit and once you know what you're dealing with, in some ways becomes clearer in terms of the path forwards.  Everything crossed that you will be okay.  I found that exercise and also reading (finding stuff that was really absorbing/page turning) helped.  

Thinking of you tomorrow,

Vickie xx

Home from my apt.

I was firstly seen by the doctor, who examined me. He said given no family history of Bca and my age he isnt concerned but he was sending me for an ultrasound for reassurance.

The sonographer felt the lump and said she thought it was a cyst. She found the lump on ultrasound and she said the shape didn't signify a malignant lump and she was going to try needle aspiration to see if it would drain, but it didn't. 

In the end I've had two core needle biopsies taken, most likely cause is a fibroadenoma but won't know for sure until the new year probably. Relieved to have today out of the way, still feel as though it won't be good news but I'm not dwelling on this, I just have a tendancy to prepare for the worst, just my coping mechanism I think.

Hope you all have positive experiences today at your clinic apts....everything crossed for you xx

My husband waited in the car, I did see someone with a partner but the nursing staff were definitely discouraging it. 

I was there for two hours in total ( was told to expect it to take 4hrs) she tried to drain it at first, this was a little uncomfortable, but only like having an injection. The biopsy was fine, she gave me local anaesthetic and I couldn't feel a thing. I'm either still numb from it or not in pain at all. I have a few steri strips and plaster over it, think it will just be bruised...no lifting for 48hrs. 

Hope that helps, the waiting is definitely a tough time.

Thank you so much im Just so scared at the moment and can't stop shaking with worry. I've still got one and a half days. 
 

lots of hugs 

Hi I'm just home from my apointment. It's good news and I have the all clear. I feel so very grateful. I was examined by the consultant who said she thought the lump was a cyst and then I had a mammogram and an ultrasound which confirmed that I had two cysts, one of which was 5cm. The cysts were drained which was slightly uncomfortable. 
I was advised that they can come back and to get them checked out again if this happens. 
Thanks for everyone's support on here it has helped so much during the waiting period. Sending much love 

I am so pleased for you. Now you can enjoy your Xmas . 

Ah that's great news !! Really pleased for you...what a relief that's over with. 

Merry Christmas xx

It'll be here in no time, try keeping yourself busy...I cleaned the whole house yesterday !!

Let us know how it goes and wish you the absolute best of luck for your apt xx

Thank you. You've all been so kind x