Hiya I have my appointment today at breast clinic I have lumpy breast tissue my doctor told me no lumps etc she doesn't think it is naughty but just being safe and to ease my mind what I know is you go see the doctor they feel etc then they decide if u have mammogram ultrasound scan or both I believe you only have biopsy if they are unsure wether it's cancerous or not or if its a cyst I think it's a good thing in a way to have these tests if need be on same day as idont think I could cope with more waiting I'm Currently trying not to throw up feel so sick I have pain all over my breasts now also feel like my armpit hurts to dunno if it is my anxiety causing this as the mind can do this I stupidly googled yesterday now feel like I defo have cancer pain and 2 little round lumps in my under arm in the middle from armpit to elbow I don't know how I'm honestly gonna cope till this appointment this afternoon 

hugs 

thats why i was shocked , i have started to write down which family member had what ... im trying to stay positive not to listern to the little voice in my head 

hope it all goes well for you x

Thankyou so do I just in panick mode doesn't help I can't take anyone for support which I think is half my stress 

please come back and let me know how it went xx

i didnt think to ask that question yesturday lol 

I know I haven't asked it said in the letter and text message I got 

Hi Lady_penelope,

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling so anxious. 

It unusual for breast pain to accompany breast cancer, so here's hoping that there is a simple answer to your problems. Not all breast cancers are cancerous.  Many people have benign cysts, fibrous or hormonal changes.

You will find that the staff at the breast clinics are usually very understanding and helpful. You will speak to your consultant about your symptoms, then have an examination of your breasts. You will probably then have a mammogram, an ultrasound and, possibly a biopsy.  If you need a biopsy a tiny amount of tissue will be removed under local anaesthetic and sent for examination. It normally takes 1-2 weeks to get these results back and these will confirm whether or not there is any cancer present. You will be brought back to get your results and, if there is any cancer present, you will discuss with the consultant any surgery or treatment needed.

I don't know what age you are, but you are unlikely to have a mammogram if under 40, as younger breasts tend to be more dense and don't show up well on mammogram. All of the extra tests are routine and most of us have them, so try not to panic. Only 1 person in every 8 referred to the breast clinic gets a cancer diagnosis, so the chances of getting a more favourable diagnosis are still pretty high.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Just had mammogram and now waiting on ultrasound scan I'm a mess have this sense of doom in my belly crying anxious scared also felt like I was rushed through wasn't able to speak etc 

Hi, I have been to breast clinics several times, thankfully everything has been fine each time. 
 

What to expect.....

it's a brilliant service, a bit like a one stop shop. 

I have always had an ultrasound examination first, followed by a mammogram, and as there wasn't anything found each time, I went straight into see the consultant where they performed a breast exaimination. If biopsies are required they should do them the same day. 
 

Please try not to get yourself stressed out, I understand how worrying it is for you but the majority of referrals prove to not be cancer. 
 

Hope it goes well xx

I see doctor first who asked questions done a check of breasts  then he said to have both mammogram.n ultrasound I've had mammogram now waiting on ultrasound and I feeling very scared at this moment in time