Breast Biopsy

What a rollercoaster ride from hell...whilst I'm super impressed by the speed of checking my breast lump I'm so anxious and it feels weirdly like an out of body experience..

 

I noticed a breast lump approx 3 weeks ago my gp referred me straight away to hospital for Mammogram and ultrasound, I was relieved that the lump I had was a cyst phew..however a second lump was detected which looked completely different on the ultrasound she thought it would be possible a fibroadenoma...she however carry out a biopsy as well as the surrounding tissue...

 

First and foremost grateful that I had the second lump detected and checked..

I had a phone call this morning 4th April requesting to come in on Thursday to see the Breast consultant/Surgeon..I asked whether I could have my results over the phone and this wasn't possible..

 

So you can see my mind is in overdrive does this mean bad news?? 

So my hubby is like a zombie full of worry and well I'm not much better..although I've had so many health issues over the years we've both said we'd both deal with it like we've always done...

 

Thank you for reading this xx

 

 

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    Hi Jen_Jen_,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. 

    Although some surgeons have to give results via mail or phone call, most prefer to give all news, whether good or bad, in person. Waiting for results is always a stressful time and I am glad to see that you are nearly there.

    I am glad to hear that you first lump was just a cyst and hope that the second also turns out to be untoward.  Are you taking someone with you to your appointment? It is always a good idea to do this. It can also be helpful to write down any questions you may have for your consultant. 

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you. I myself have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 13 years and I am fortunate enough to still be here leading a busy and fulfilling life.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Thank you Jolamine, my husband will be there I definitely wouldn't want to go on my own ...I'll pop on here with results just hope it's good news I'm still in long term recovery from a spinal cord Stroke from 5 years ago .......Warmest regards Jen xx 

  • Jen Jen 

    I hope you get a good outcome 

    big hugs take care love Lara 

    let us no how you get on 

    love Lara ️

  • Hi,

    I'm going through something similar I'm waiting for my appointment at the breast clinic.

    Hope you get positive results, keep us updated with how you get on.

    Sophie xx

  • Hi Jen Jen,

    It feels like stress you've never felt before doesn't it, just awful and very frightening.   It's the absolute worst time waiting for appointments to get results.  Once you know what you're dealing with you will feel better.  It's really hard but you just have to try and distract yourself and keep busy, day by day and you will soon know.

    Things aren't always bad news.  They won't tell you anything until it's been discussed with a multidisciplinary team which usually meet weekly. Your appointment will be after this.  
     

    If they have found something, it will have been found early and it will get sorted.  That's the risk we take with self examination and screening.  Sometimes things are found which warrant further checking.  We really go through the wringer in the process but it's better than doing nothing.  You've done the right thing getting yourself checked out.  All the best.  Try to stay positive.

    Mary

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    Hi Soph,

    This is always a worrying time, as it is so hard coping with the unknown. I hope that your apointment comes through soon and that all turns out well. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Jen_Jen_,

    I am so glad to hear that your husband went with you and I hope that it wasn't bad news. It sounds as if you have had enough to cope with, as a result of your stroke and I sincerely hope that your recovery is going well.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Hi Jen, just wanted to wish you well for tomorrow and hope you get good news. I know how stressful and scary it is going for results, so praying for a degree of peace for you and your husband. Big hug xx

  • Thank you ladies, it's tomorrow feels strange and it's almost it's not happening to me ...I'll update you lovely ladies xx

  • Hi,

    Thank you I will keep you updated. The GP seems convinced it's probably just a cyst so I'm clinging on to the hope that's all it is but easier said than done not to think the worst. 

    I went to the GP with this lump a year ago when it was smaller and she wasn't concerned as I was only 29 and said if it grew to go back. It's now grew and what worries me most is if it's something bad and it's been left for a year.

    Hopefully I'll not have long to wait for an appointment.

    Sophie xx