Awaiting Breast Core Biopsy Results

Hello,

A few weeks ago I felt a tiny hard lump in my left breast and didnt think much of it but my partner made me go to the GP. I went fully expecting to be nothing but the said he thought it was a fibroadenoma and I should get it checked out at the breast clinic.

The consultant at the breast clinic seemed initailly positive and said he thought it was likely nothing of concern. He sent me for an ultrasound and the radiographer seemed to be a bit less positive. She sent me for a mamogram but nothing came up i think due to my age) and she took 3 samples from a core biopsy (the lump is 8mm). The Consultant was lovely and had a chat with me afterwards but he said he thought regardless of the results I would probably be looking at surgery but we would wait and see what my results come back with. I have an appointment to see him again a week today and the waiting is so hard. I am due to get married next month (already been postponed due to COVID last year) and he had asked me about dates etc which is making me worried that they have been able to tell something from the ultrasound. 

One minute I am completely fine thinking that I am being dramatic and it is most likely a harmless fibroadenoma and the next I am at the other ending of the spectrum googling the effects of breast cancer treatment on fertility. The thought of another 7 days of this is driving me mad. 

Do you think it's possible for the radiographer to know just from an ultrasound whether a lump is malignant?

 

xx

  • Hi Grace

    im really sorry you are going through all this especially as you are getting married next month. I'm afraid I haven't a clue if the radiographer would know if it was malignant. I got recalled for another mammogram after they found some micro calcification, then had to have biopsy, I'm now nearly 2 weeks into a 3 week wait for results. It's so hard when your mind flips from positive to negative and back again. I can appreciate how difficult it must be with your wedding approaching. I have found exercise to be excellent at calming my mind and relaxing my body. Keeping busy and watching tv dramas in the evening has been good too. Good luck and thinking of you xx

  • Hi Moogie,

    Thanks so much for the response. I know nobody knows the answers but it's just nice knowing that someone understands the horrible feeling of limbo (welll not nice but you know what I mean!). 
     

    I've read through loads of replies on here and it's really struck me how oblivious I was to all of this. It goes on so much but I was just living my life blissfully unaware. If there's one positive then it's made me realise that it really is the small things in life and nothing else really matters. Going forward I will definitely try to be more conscious that you really don't know what's going on in someone else's life. 
     

    Im so sorry that you're going through this and that you're having to wait 3 weeks. That's so hard. I'll be thinking of you and hoping for the best. Xxx
     

     

  • Hi Grace

    Thanks for your support, it certainly helps get you through the tough times. I've just had a phone call from the breast centre and they are certain all is well after looking at the biopsy results. I can't believe it as I was expecting the worst. It just shows that it's not always bad news even if it looks like it's pointing in that direction. I will be thinking of you and keeping everything crossed for good news. This chat is so helpful and like you I really wasn't aware of the amount of people going through such terrible times. I won't forget the last few weeks and how supportive everyone is. Good luck Grace, thinking of you. Xxx

  • Hi Grace,

     

    I just wanted to say it appears I'm going through something similar to you but at a slightly earlier stage (just seen the GP today and been referred). I really hope all is okay with you and you find out soon. It's the not knowing isn't it? Plus the flitting between sheer panic about cancer and then guilt that it's probably nothing and you've overthought it. It's really hard. I will keep an eye out for you, let us know what they say. 

  • Aw that's great news!! I am so relieved for you! It's really nice to know that there is good news out there, I think it's so easy to just assume the worst all of the time. Hope you're enjoying a glass of something this evening xx

  • Thank you Jess. I've replied on your other post. Will be thinking of you this week xx

  • Thanks Grace, keep positive, thinking of you. Xxx