Hi All!

I hope everyone managed to get at least a little bit of respite from the fear and anxiety this weekend.

Vicki - how was the beach hut? Hope that fresh air did the trick for you.

Take care of yourselves xx

I took the kids to the cinema on Saturday, and then had my sons 4th birthday party on Sunday. So I've managed to keep quite well distracted!! 
 

The breast clinic just called, and they've moved my results appointment to 9:40 on Thursday, instead of 11:40. So at least I don't have to worry all morning. It will be school run, then appointment!! Praying for benign results!! Xxx

Hi Bubblesmum.

Welcome to the gang! Not necessarily the kind of gang anyone would want to join but everyone on this chat is so amazing and supportive and in one way or another we all understand what you are going through. The support on here has really helped me.

Really sorry to hear that you have DCIS. That must have been a huge shock. I'm still waiting for my biopsy results so in a slightly different place but appreciate the fear and anxiety you will have been going through these last few months. 

I am sending you best wishes ahead of your surgery on Wednesday and hope it goes well.

Take care x

Hi PositiveT

Thank you for your message and good wishes. I think I'm still in denial so Wednesday will be a reality check. I'm more worried about having the wires put in than the lumpectomy as I'll be awake for that part.

Wishing you the very best outcome for your biopsy results. When are they due? 
 

x

Hi!

Getting my results on Friday. Originally had an appointment for today but results weren't going to be back so they moved it. An extra joyful few days of waiting!!

Yeah I think I'd rather they do everything under general haha. Do they put the wires in on the same day as the lumoectomy? Hang in there and will be thinking of you on Wednesday x

Hi

Yes the wires go in a couple of hours before the lumpectomy. Trying to do all the jobs around the house that I won't be able to do in the next few days - no ironing next week is a plus! Will let you know how it goes. Good luck for Friday. x

Hi, I'm new here and in the same boat as PositiveT. I was supposed to get my results from a Vacuum assisted biopsy tomorrow morning and just had a call to postpone for A WEEK, as 'we can't rush these things' (according to the sweet nurse, who rang). It's absolute torture! 

Thank you. I will let everyone know how I get on. Keeping everything crossed.

Wishing you all the best for tomorrow. Sounds like you are getting fully prepared to enable yourself time to rest and recover afterwards.

Take care x

Welcome Tinylon. 

You're not wrong....waiting is absolutely hellish.

And really sorry to hear you now have to wait for another week. That's ****.

The ladies on here are all fabulous and supportive so feel free to moan, vent, or whatever helps! I've really valued having this forum to share with others who are going through similar and truly understand. 

Thank you for sending luck! Right back at you for next week xx

Thank you kindly - I'm trying to find some patience to apply...

Hello Bubblesmum and Tinylon!

So sorry you're both here!! I just wanted to wish you both the best of luck and I'll be sending prayers. 
Bubblesmum - that your surgery goes straightforward, without any stress and that there are no further findings post op! I hope you make a quick and full recovery. 
 

Tinylon - that's so frustrating that you have to wait longer! You have to really psych yourselves up for these things, so to have to wait longer is awful! Just try and keep yourself busy and distracted! 
 

I had benign results last Thursday, so stay positive. Xxx

Hi Mary,

How did your second biopsy go? Praying you don't have anymore hold ups and you can get your op done and dusted ASAP! Xxx

Hi Mary,

How did your second biopsy go? Praying you don't have anymore hold ups and you can get your op done and dusted ASAP! Xxx

Hi Linze, how are you?  Just checking my emails and saw your notification.  Thank you so much.

Had second biopsy early this morning it was a bit of a trial tbh.  The radiologist said she was determined to get the calcifications out and she did!  Saw a large cluster of calcs in the sample when they put it up on screen and one single little beggar!  She went in 3 times and I had 2 other radiologists and a Dr in and out.  They certainly gave me the full treatment!  I'm grateful for that but I've got another weeks wait for results - next Wednesday.  What will be will be but I'm scared they will find a higher grade.

Nurse was reassuring but we won't know until then.  I've decided I want to have a mastectomy.  These calcifications seem to be everywhere and I've got 2 clusters.  I can't risk that and whilst I'm scared of surgery I'd rather it came off.  How will they get clear margins, I'm not large busted?!

They haven't given me a date for surgery but with everything to do again I can't see it being for at least another 2 weeks.  
 

I feel a bit more resigned to it all now.  That feeling of sheer panic does seem to be subsiding and I suppose I'm getting used to being in this process.

I'll let you know next week how it goes.  Hope you are okay and everyone else is doing well too, with hopefully some reassuring news.

xx

Oh bless you Mary,

I would feel the same about the mastectomy!! If my results had gone the other way, I would have pushed for it, regardless of the size. I think I would just want it all gone! I know it's a much bigger surgery, but I think you'll feel more relief after it. 
Keep us updated, and I pray this is the end of your investigation and you can get on with scheduling the surgery. 
I'm glad to read that you're feeling less anxious and just facing what's to come. That's a great and brave attitude to have, and a fighters spirit!! Keep that going. 
 

Take care. Xxx