Hi,

I'm sorry to hear about your experience with Covid.However it may turn out that you've been fortunate as it has identified a mass that you were previously unaware of and now it will be fully investigated.

The waiting is the hardest part and our minds always focus in on the worst outcomes and make us sick with worry.  Please take comfort from the fact that only 1to2 people out of every 10 referrals to the breast clinic end up with a cancer diagnosis. The flickering pains you're experiencing may be a good sign because most cancers are painless.

I was referred to the breast clinic in October after finding lumps. Unfortunately after having mammogram scan + biopsies, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I'm currently on chemotherapy prior to surgery.

I hope everything goes ok for you and that you get some answers soon. 

Please let me know how you get on.

Extending a big hug to you 

Lilyanne xx

Hi I'm so sorry to hear of your news! I hope you don't feel too poorly from your treatment! How very kind of you to reply to my post! I've been going out of my mind with worry! And the fact I can't feel any lumps is scary because I know something is there ! Just want the appointment over with! It's the fear of the unknown which is the worst ! And I've also read the biopsy is painful I'm so scared  

Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm just so so scared ! I'm so worried about the outcome, it is what it is ! But the biopsy thoight is making me so I'll I've got palpitations, nausea and migraine I'm in a right state crying so bad! I've had 4 babies aswell! I'm terrified of it! I wish I could have a general not local! xxx 

I'd rather have a breast biopsy than go to the dentist! You don't even see anything as they'll ask you to turn away, and I didn't feel anything even after the local had worn off. I understand completely how you're feeling, my anxiety was through the roof and I cried too. It's completely normal but once you know what you're dealing with, the anxiety gets better. Your mind will be going to all kinds of dark places but you will rationalise everything when you know. Knowledge is power! You'll be reet, I promise you. Get Thursday out of the way and when you see how kind and reassuring everyone is you'll feel better. 

Best of luck xx

Hey there Zoe, 

Come on love you can do this. I want to reassure you that although the biopsys are a bit unpleasant,  they are bearable. You won't be on your own someone will be with you to hold your hand. You could ask the nurse to give you a bit more local anesthetic. It'll be over quite quickly. I've had several over a long period. It's the thought of them that's the worst...like when you go to the dentist. It's never as bad as you imagined it would be.

Hey I just seen you've had 4 babies!! You can sooooh do this.

Sending love 

Lilyanne xx ♥️♥️

Hey thank you lovely really means so much! I always work myself up over things im terrible I've always been the same ! I wish I was more like my mum she just gets on with things ! Just want it all over with! xx 

Thank you so so much I shall definitely try to take my mom did it today and tomorrow for sure ! I'm not too worried about what they find because I can't change anything depending on what it is! It's just this biopsy it's literally making me feel so ill! But thank you so much for your reassurance means so much! 
 

Xx zoe xxx 

You're welcome and I totally get it, it is such an anxious time.

Is someone going with you tomorrow?

Love Lilyanne xx, ♥️

I don't think I can take anyone because of covid I wish I could xxx 

I know what you mean but my husband takes me when I go to Breast Clinic and sometimes they let him in with me to see the doctor. Other times he has to wait outside. It'll help If you have someone available who doesn't mind if they have to hang around a bit and they may get to go in when they give you any results. It's best if you both wear masks.

Lilyanne xx♥️

They said I could be there 3 hours + so I've no idea what to do wouldn't want anyone hanging around too long it does get boring! Oh I presumed I wouldn't get any results same day xxx

Hi Zoe,

It is a long time to wait and things do differ in different hospitals so it's difficult to know. Sometimes they tell you if the mammogram/scan shows anything. If you have other tests, they take longer.

Maybe it might be worth it if someone could go along with you to see how it is at your Breast Clinic  If they can't stay they could go home or come to collect you later 

Lilyanne xx♥️

Hi Zoe,

It is a long time to wait and things do differ in different hospitals so it's difficult to know. Sometimes they tell you if the mammogram/scan shows anything. If you have other tests, they take longer.

Maybe it might be worth it if someone could go along with you to see how it is at your Breast Clinic  If they can't stay they could go home or come to collect you later 

Lilyanne xx♥️

Hi Zoe,

So pleased to hear you've got good results xx

Lots of love n hugs

Lilyanne xx♥️