Waiting is so hard…..

Hello everyone, I have been reading through the forum and have taken a great deal of comfort from your posts. 
I attended breast clinic last Monday after finding a lump in my right breast in September. 
 

I have had cysts twice before, one went on it's own, the other had to be drained. In all honesty I was just watching and waiting to see if this new lump would go. I have also been a little distracted as I have recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the end of December.

when I attended clinic I had a mammogram, then ultrasound, then biopsy. I was informed that it wasn't a cyst but a solid mass. The consultant came to speak to me and asked if I was still working (yep) and advised me to speak to my employer as I was looking at needing ongoing treatment.  They booked me an appointment for 26th January to get my results which feels ages away and advised me to bring someone with me.

I was so taken aback at the appointment I don't think it sunk in and they kept asking if I understood what was happening. They were all really kind but I think I was just a bit numb. 
 

so far I have just told my husband and my boss - I deal in facts and until I have them all there is nothing else I can do. Just finding it torturous at the moment, and impossible not to google everything. 
 

sending love and positivity out to all who are waiting

meadow
 

  • Hi,

    I was diagnosed with TNBC also. I have had my marker put in (painless procedure - it was for me). I will have my blood done soon and CT scan is next Tues. My consultant told me chemo would follow soon, then surgery once the tumour has shrunk. 

    Yes, everyone at my clinic are also amazing! I feel well looked after.

    Love and positivity 

    Friend  xx  

  • Glad to hear that you feel well looked after it is such a comfort. My CT is Sunday and marker is next Tuesday, they certainly don't muck about do they. Shaved my head tonight, having a temporary tattoo of a sunflower ready to embrace the situation.

    best of luck to you x