Hi Chellept,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am so sorry to hear about your anxiety and sorry to hear that you cannot put your mind to rest before Christmas. Most consultants prefer to give the results face-to-face. If s/he suspects fibroadenoma, then hopefully this will be the case.

We always tend to overthink things at this stage and, I must confess that I gave my poor hubby a very hard time when I was waiting for a diagnosis too. Since then, I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 12 years and I still live a busy and fulfilled life.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Try to have a Very Happy Christmas, despite having this hanging over your head.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi

I had an ultrasound and biopsy recently and was not reassured that it was a fibroadenoma. When I asked if the lump was suspicious they said they thought it didn't show the characteristics of a fibroadenoma and told me to bring someone to my next appointment.

If it's not a fibroadenoma does that mean it's likely to be cancer and that is something they could tell from the ultrasound. I suspect they didn't want to tell me if they thought it was cancer because I'm 9 months pregnant and didn't have anyone with me.

Very worried about prognosis. Not sure whether it is better to find out before or after I give birth, but I guess I have no control over that!

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Hi Anon,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am so sorry that this is overshadowing the imminent birth of your baby. Unfortunately the health care staff cannot be sure whether or not there is any cancer present until the results of your biopsy come back. Did they tell you when the results are likely to be back or how long they might take? 

Not all lumps are cancerous. Even if it's not a fibroadenoma, there are other things that it could be besides cancer. For instance, it could be a benign cyst or hormonal changes. I do sincerely hope that all turns out well for you. Please keep in touch and let us know. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine

They said results would take 10 days but could only get mr an appoint for 3 weeks time (5 days before due date). Hopefully they will find an appointment to bring it forward so I will start chasing soon. 
 

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Hello Anon,

Cancellations frequently come up, so it's always worth telling them that you are willing to accept one if it does.Wow - only 3 weeks to wait - what a time to have this hangingover you too!

I hope that all turns out well for you. Please let us know how you get on. Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello Anon,

Cancellations frequently come up, so it's always worth telling them that you are willing to accept one if it does.Wow - only 3 weeks to wait - what a time to have this hangingover you too!

I hope that all turns out well for you. Please let us know how you get on. Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi

They have brought forward my appointment by 8 days which is good, but now I am due to see a consultant in the oncology department rather than the outpatients department, which is in another building. I am expecting the worst but hoping for the best.

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Hi Anon,

I am delighted to hear that you have managed to get your appointment brought forward. Try not to read too much into the change of building. They may well just be trying to fit you in sooner.. Please let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks Jolamine,

I'll wait and see now. Only one week to go before I know the details. I have started telling friends which has helped. Not ready to tell family yet until I know what it is.

Going to start decluttering to keep me busy. 

Thanks for your reply.

X

Hi Anon,

It does help to talk to a few close friends. Most people don't tell too many until they know what their results are.

If your house is anything like mine after the festivities, you'll have plenty of decluttering to keep you busy for the next week. Just don't overdo the work. Give yourself some time to relax too.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi

Had my appointment today and confirmed breast cancer. Invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3. It's also triple negative.  They haven't staged it yet as want to do MRI.

Feel very unlucky as can't see any cause of it and it's totally random. 

Birth likely to be next week so I can be scheduled for lumpectomy and biopsy. 

Hoping consultant calls me today or tomorrow with results of mammogram to ensure it hasn't spread. 

It's a shock and I have cried but feeling weirdly calm about it (so far) now that I know. Just want it dealt with.

x

Hi Anon,

Thank you for the update. I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. You would be unusual if you didn't cry - this is just the sort of news that we all hope never to hear. However, with as many as 1 person in 2 getting a diagnosis, it is not possible for us all to dodge the bullet. I am glad to hear that you are feeling weirdly calm at present. I have had 2 bouts in the past 12 years and found it easier to cope with once I had a diagnosis. Coping with the unknown is really scary, but once you know what you are dealing with, you can move on to fighting it.

I hope that your mammogram results come through soon and that the MRI doesn't take long to come up.. Please remember that we are always here for you. There are a number of ladies with triple negative on this site, so hopefully some of them will come along to chat to you soon.

Please keep in touch and let us know hoyou are getting on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx