Hi Lofty,

When I had my ultrasound, mammograms etc, they didn’t give me any indication as to whether they suspected cancer or not. I was just called to make an appointment for the results about ten days later. Having said that, between that phone call and the results, they then booked me in for an MRI, so it was pretty obvious then that it was malignant. 

I really hope that you have a good outcome from your tests. Wishing you lots of love and luck for whatever lies ahead xx

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis GoonerGirl68  I hope things can be sorted for you and you’re feeling ok. Did you receive a call or letter to book in for MRI and how soon after clinic appointment was this? Lay here wide awake at 4am. Xx

Hi Lofty,

All of my appointments have been booked by phone-  the postal system here is so bad at the moment that of they sent a letter it would probably arrive too late for the appointment! 

i got a call to go for MRI about ten days after my ultrasound and biopsies. At that point I had not had the results, 

All of the waiting really is the worst thing, as your mind runs riot. I’ve had a lot of trouble sleeping at night, especially since the diagnosis, and so have started listening to a meditation on my phone (on a free app) which has helped. 

xx

hi GoonerGirl68 I’m not suprised you’ve had trouble sleeping since you’ve been diagnosed. It’s so hard not to think and your mind definitely runs riot worse at night as everything is so quiet and you tend to over analyse. I’ve been wide awake since 4pm and was waking prior to that so may try the meditation app. Thanks for the suggestion. 

I can’t shift the feeling of how much more sympathetic the consultant was after the scans and how he took more time with me. The time before in January was definitely more positive. They said they are confident and just need the biopsy to confirm but this time it was your mind will now play tricks on you but the reality is there are areas of concern and you’ve had biopsies. When the results come back we will know more. 

anyway just going into work with swollen eyelids and that feeling of if anyone says are you ok I think I might break down but I know it’s for the best. Odds are in my favour right. 

I honestly can’t believe how kind and brave you girls who have had been diagnosed are. You are all there to give advice and be there for others. Very selfless and inspiring. Thank you xx

Hi Lofty,

I hope you have managed to get through your work day.

I don’t think I’m particularly brave - I certainly don’t feel it at the moment- but everyone here has been so kind and helpful to me, so I try to be the same wherever I can xx

Gooner 

how are you feeling my lovely you had any dates yet , I’ve missed a few posts as I e been in Spain last week back to the rain in Uk today and catching up properly xx 

Hi Lara,

I’m feeling pretty low to be honest. Mastectomy booked in for next Tuesday, 24th, and I’m acutely aware of every day passing. I feel as though I’m still in a state of shock and disbelief at what has happened in the last month.

Hoe are you? I hope you had a good time in Spain xx

I’m glad you’ve got a date Gooner but sad you have to even go through that. I can’t imagine what you’re going through right now but hopefully you can take some comfort in knowing this is the start of ridding your body of it. Sending hugs your way xx

Gooner 

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so sorry you are feeling low , it’s just such a up and down situation, my operation was only 9 days after diagnosis so I don’t think I had time to process what was happening Lookikg bsck it went so quick , I do feel for you having the masectomy as we are women after all and it’s the side we have to consider of how we are going to look and our boobs are part of who we are so to speak , It’s a totally new world for us. I’m white big chested my lump was small but still now my one boob is bigger in comparison you can’t notice with bra on but undressed it’s very noticeable.  , but after all this you will definitely get back to your normal mindset it doesn’t feel like it ever will but it sure do xx will it be a day surgery for you ? 

Lofty 

was your lump picked up at routine ? Or did you find it yourself ? X 

Hi Lara. I found it myself 6 weeks ago around the time of the month. It didn’t go away so I got it checked and then the go found another. What about you Lara? What were your symptoms?  Xx

Hi Lara. I found it myself 6 weeks ago around the time of the month. It didn’t go away so I got it checked and then the go found another. What about you Lara? What were your symptoms?  Xx

Lofty 

I was just paranoid my best friend was diagnosed and I was in holiday felt like a heaviness in my breast no lump so booked on my private medical for a check felt really well and was assured I had no lumps had a mamo and ultrasound. Could feel the atmosphere in the room change , I asked outright do I have breast cancer and was told there is a area of concern and it looks suspicious jn that area but needed to wait for biopsy results I could not actually believe it I had never felt so well in my life xx