Hello Pettyttj6, 

What a stressful time it must be for you after getting this call back for another mammogram and finding out that a suspicious lump was found. As you have a history of fibroadenomas, it is certainly not impossible that it is related to this but unfortunately it's difficult to tell really what it might be until you get all your results. There is information on the Breast Cancer Now website on fibroadenomas which mentions that they "often develop during puberty so are mostly found in young women, but they can occur in women of any age". If you would like to talk about this to one of our cancer nurses, feel free to give them a call on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and they will be happy to answer questions you may have. 

You're right to try not to have negative thoughts if you can while you are waiting to find out more and we are certainly keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. The long wait for answers can be so difficult and I hope that you get some clarity very soon once they have gathered all your results. In the meantime, I thought I would share with you these helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for these important results. Keep away from the temptation to look anything up online as it will only make you feel more anxious. Hopefully you will hear from other members of our forum who have been in a similar situation and they will be along shortly to share their story with you. 

Keep us updated if you get a chance when you get your results - we'll be thinking of you and hope it all turns out to be fine.

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you I went bk after they called me bk I had another mammogram done,an ultra sound and core biopsy, the lump was non palable, now I'm having to wait another 2 wks for my results,it has been a long wait and I'm still trying to think positive,although I wont lie I did look on internet, but I realised it does nothing to help,and I've always been the one to tell people friends etc not to look on the internet,anyhow I've one week to wait now for my results,I'm just trying to keep myself busy at wrk as I wrk nights in a care home, n picking the odd shifts up to pass the time quicker ,xx

Thank you I went bk after they called me bk I had another mammogram done,an ultra sound and core biopsy, the lump was non palable, now I'm having to wait another 2 wks for my results,it has been a long wait and I'm still trying to think positive,although I wont lie I did look on internet, but I realised it does nothing to help,and I've always been the one to tell people friends etc not to look on the internet,anyhow I've one week to wait now for my results,I'm just trying to keep myself busy at wrk as I wrk nights in a care home, n picking the odd shifts up to pass the time quicker ,xx

Hi Pettyttj6,

Keeping busy is the best way to pass the time. You are so right about the internet. It is nobody's friend at this stage and only serves to scare you more. It's good to hear that you only have a week left to wait, although I know that this can feel like forever. In the meantime, weare always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Pettyttj6,

I've also got a week to wait for the results of an excisional biopsy I had last Tuesday. It's been an awful wait so far and I'm also trying not to Google but it's so hard. I speak to family and friends and everyone just says 'oh I'm sure it'll be fine'. I know they are just trying to help but I just want someone who understands to talk to! Let's hope the next week goes quickly and that it's good news for us both! What date is your appointment? 

Hi Moo,

Family and friends do their best, but they're rather lost with this type of situation. You have come to the right place here, as we've all been through this and know only too well the anxiety it causes.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I hope it's all good news for us all waiting on results, its certainly not easy to not think about it,but I guess that's only natural,fingers crossed luv ,wish u the best of luck xx

Thank you so much. Have you got a date yet for results? Mine is next Tuesday - 5th. Keep us updated and I hope you have the best outcome too xx 

Hi Moo,

I'm glad to hear that you now have a date for your results.

I shall be thinking of you on Tuesday and hope that all goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Yes the date they gave me was the 6th luv xx

Keep us updated Pettyttj6! Hope you've got some nice weekend plans to take your mind off it and Wednesday will be here before you know it! :) xx

Thank you Jolamine. You are so kind xx

Good luck for tuesday moo41,I pray it's nothing but positive news for you, and the long wait is over,I'll be thinking of you on tuesday ,let me know your outcome luv, I'm praying the nxt day for me with be positive too, it's the long wait and the not knowing that has dragged on xxxx Goodluck to everyone else waiting on results, my thoughts are with everyone xx