Hi Jessdaisy,

I can imagine that your studies probably have been a helpful distraction, but you've done remarkably well to have been able to concentrate on them. I am sorry to hear that your appointment was rescheduled for tomorrow, but at least it's an early appointment. Are you aware that you may not get any answers tomorrow if they have to do scans or a biopsy? If this is the case, we sometimes have to wait 1 or 2 weeks to get the results of any tests that are carried out?

I sincerely hope that you are right and that this is a simple cyst, as they should be able to tell you this straight away. You should have asked if you could take someone with you because of your autism. Don't be afraid to ask if you can do this in future if you need to return. I shall be thinking of you tomorrow and am keeping my fingers crossed for good news.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jess,

Think I pressed the wrong button as Ive lost the reply I sent! 

Yes, please do come back and check in with us later and we're all here to support you as long as you need.

I'm not sure if you'll see this in time but I had my appointment Tuesday and the staff were all lovely, so helpful. The waiting room was very busy and I didn't cope very well ( ASD & PTSD) and one of the nurses completely understood and let me wait in an empty room and I felt much better. In hindsight I should have mentioned something...or taken someone with me but the nurses were so kind and caring, it was OK.

I'm glad you're still going to your appointment, hope all goes well for you.

Hi, 

I just wanted to come on here and let you know that I survived the appointment (yay!) and they said it's just a cyst. They knew I wanted to be in and out as quick as possible so did the scan and told me there it was a cyst and I could go home. The doctor/consultant person wasn't particularly nice to be honest, but the sonographer was lovely and I was allowed my friend in with me which helped. 

I'm glad they were lovely for your appointment. Are you waiting on test results? 

Thank you

It wasn't the nicest appointment but its over and they said it's a cyst. Feel like I've wasted their time, and wished the doctor could have just told me it was a cyst. All that worry for nothing. Though admittedly very much glad it's worry over nothing. They definitely didn't understand autism and talked to me like a child, very loud and in my face which is possibly the worst thing they could have done! But I know they probably just didn't know what to do and maybe assumed my intellect was low(?), when in fact I'm more qualified than most of the staff there! I was too overwhelmed from them being in my face and speaking loud etc to say anything or ask any questions so I quite literally just know it's a cyst and that's it. I don't know what causes cysts in the breast? Is it common? 

Hi Jess, what a relief!!

These clinics are there to deal with cysts as well as other breast issues so you were in the right place to get it investigated. 

I was supposed to go back Thurs 14th for results and talk to the Doctor but when I phoned to chase up the appointment they said I'd already been booked in for Friday 22nd which has upset me a bit as it's a longer wait now.

I had 3 mammograms , one ultrasound and 4 biopsies ( all on one area ) in one morning's appointment!

The lump that I felt was large and they said that was just an "excessive nodular area" however they did a more detailed mammogram and found a 11mm cluster of something a "speculated mass" in a different part of my breast which they took the biopsies from. They were very thorough and hopefully it's either benign or very early stages...although it's still a worrying time until I know either way.

I think it does back up the idea that every lump and bump or change in the breast needs investigation...if I'd not gone they wouldn't have found the hidden lump so I have to feel grateful for that at least.

I'm so pleased you've had good news though, enjoy your weekend     :happy:

Hi Jessdaisy,

I'm glad to hear that your appointment is behind you now and that all has turned out well. It sounds as if you didn't have the best of experiences, which was ufortunate.

I am delighted to hear that your lump was just a cyst. I have read Breast Cancer Care's pamphlet on breast cysts. It advises that "These are one of the most common forms of breast lumps. You can get these at any age, although they occur more frequently in those over 35. These are benign lesions and can vary in size. There is usually no need for treatment unless the cyst is large or painful, in which case it is usually aspirated to remove the fluid contained within it. They can come back or you can develop new cysts, but having a breast cyst does not increase your risk of developing breast cancer." I don't know much about the cause but this same pamphlet says " It is thought that they develop naturally as the breast changes with age, due to normal changes in hormone levels."

This all sounds like good news for you and I hope that you can now start your placement in the knowledge that you are cancer free. I hope that you still have more of a break from your studies to come and that you have some time to wind down before before this starts.

With every good wish for the future.

Jolamine xx

Hi Plumlet,

I am sorry to hear that your results appointment has been put back to 22nd - every extra day seems like a lifetime when you're waiting.

You are so right though - there is no point in ignoring any breast change, no matter how minor the change may seem.

I sincerely hope that all turns out well for you. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine,

Thank you for your message.

Yes, it is going to seem like such a long time. I am lucky to have a very kind and supportive Fiance as is my daughter that lives with me although I don't think they undertand the full extent of how I'm feeling so it seemed logical to come here and talk to others and also read their stories and the first one I posted to was Jessdaisy's as I could relate to her situation. I'm so glad she came back and told us the good news.

As a cruel twist of circumstances my mother ( she had Breast Cancer in 2004 ) rang me yesterday and told me that she has found a lump and waiting for her mammogram appointment. She is 76 so I had already decided it was best not to tell her about my lump for as long as I can possibly get away with it so the family focus is very much on her for the timebeing and that's OK.

I appreciate your support :)

p.s. I'm a bit of a novice with forums but once I know more about my situation I will come back and make a new post, good news or bad.

It's understandable you are anxious,it's the kind of fear that runs so deep it's hard to share.Nothing prepares you for the day you walk into that room for those results. I went through that day 8 years ago when I was told I had aggressive multiple carcinoma of the breast.Im still soldiering on though . I worry about it recurring just as I worried before I was diagnosed. 

You can't predict the outcome,just try to look after your mental health in any way you can.Dont keep your fear hidden, it's ok to lean on family and friends. If the news is not so good , you will deal with it.If you are clear ,well it isn't good to damage your mental health over the worry of it happening. Take good care of yourself.I wish you all the best.x