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Waiting for breast core biopsy result and very scared

Sarah862
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Hi,

I've found during this wait the thing that helps me the most is reading about what happened during other people's referral appointments the more details the better. So here's mine.

I was referred by my GP on 5th December after showing her a hard lump on my right breast near the armpit. I had my appointment yesterday morning.

The consultant that performed the examination was very light-hearted marked the lump with a pen and said off you go for a scan. As the nurse took me to radiologist she said "you're lucky, you will find out today what your result is so no horrible wait!" I wasn't sure how she knew this but was pleased to hear it. In the ultrasound room I was left alone to undress so I went to see what was written on the screen. It just said lump, please scan and send home if nothing suspicious found.

The nurse and person doing the ultrasound were so kind and lovely, but they scared the crap out of me. The radiologist said the lump was worrying, that she didn't want to sugarcoat things but she didn't like the look of it and we need to find out what it is. I was sent for a mammogram which found another lump deep in same breast. They biopsied that, the original lump and an enlarged lymph node. From this point onwards every new health professional I met asked me if I had brought anyone with me today. 

Went back to speak to same consultant and he and a new nurse told me I'd coming back next week to discuss results. I asked if they suspect I have BC and he responded by telling me that treatments are much better than they were 3 years ago. After an awkward silence the nurse said that the results could also be benign and best not to Google it.

Is this normal practice to prepare patients for the worst? Has anyone else had a similar experience?

I'm 35, about to move house and planning to try for a baby this year.

Sorry for long post, and sending lots of love to anyone who is reading it xx

 

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    Hi Sarah,

    Sorry too meet you in these Circumstances.

    I was diagnosed with IDC in October, I went alone to my appointment as the Gp said she thought my lump could be a cyst and wasn't overly concerned,

    I went to the breast clinic. when I had my Ultrasound that day the Lady told me it was breast Cancer she did a biopsy and put a marker in. 
    it was like an outer body experience, I was completely floored. 
     

    I went back a week later with my Husband where they confirmed it.

    I must admit once I knew what I was dealing with I felt better! The unknown is sooo scary.

    I am 38 with 2 sons it was so Scary to be told I had cancer.

    I have since had 2 Surgeries to remove it and have started Chemo followed by radiotherapy and then Tamoxifen.

    Treatments are so advanced. 
    i hope it's not BC and you get good news!

    i think of this as a Bump in the Road

    love Sarah

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    Hi Sarah,

    Sorry too meet you in these Circumstances.

    I was diagnosed with IDC in October, I went alone to my appointment as the Gp said she thought my lump could be a cyst and wasn't overly concerned,

    I went to the breast clinic. when I had my Ultrasound that day the Lady told me it was breast Cancer she did a biopsy and put a marker in. 
    it was like an outer body experience, I was completely floored. 
     

    I went back a week later with my Husband where they confirmed it.

    I must admit once I knew what I was dealing with I felt better! The unknown is sooo scary.

    I am 38 with 2 sons it was so Scary to be told I had cancer.

    I have since had 2 Surgeries to remove it and have started Chemo followed by radiotherapy and then Tamoxifen.

    Treatments are so advanced. 
    i hope it's not BC and you get good news!

    i think of this as a Bump in the Road

    love Sarah

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    Hi Sarah,

    Thank you for running through that with me. Your positive outlook is really inspiring. I hope that you are responding well to your treatment plan.

    Your breast clinic appointment sounds similar to mine, although worse in that you were given that shock diagnosis on the day. I'm so sorry. Sending lots of love to you and your family xx

    It is worth mentioning maybe to anyone else reading that you CAN bring someone with you to the breast clinic. I had a generic covid page in my appointment letter that said to come alone so I did. Everything I remember from ultrasound onwards is hazy because I was so shocked like you described Sarah - floored. 

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    Thankyou, yes treatment is okay, it's as I thought but I'm on this whirlwind so just need too ride it out. 
     

    You will find that Things can change as your journey goes along, don't be down if your told one thing and then it changes, It's just part of the process. 
     

    When you go for your results they will know what type you have and will decide what the best path is for you, it's all so different. It's still small which is good news and you found it which is even better news.

    i know what you mean about family, the thing is with me I just want too push on and get this sorted and try and pretect my loved ones as much as possible.

    If you need to run anything past me after your results feel free if i will try too help. 

    i really hope that it is positive results.

    But like i say, the treatments are so advanced, you will be okay.  Just a bump in the road xx

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