It has been, but now the surgery has been done I’m feeling a bit better. Friends and family have been great, thank you xx

Yes, it was just a day surgery. I had to be in at 9 for the sentinel mode location, then was admitted at 11, surgery at 3.30 (but saw the breast care nurse, the surgeon, the anaesthetist etc between), and was discharged at about 7pm.

Two weeks without driving, and so I will probably be off work for two weeks, then will see how I feel. I may build it back up gradually, as I work very long hours xxx

It sounds like it was all very organised today. Yes, if you have long days, maybe don't rush back to work! Two weeks doesn't seem very long after an op.

I hope you have a good night xx

Hi Pollyperkins,

A very warm welcome to our site.

The breast is usually sore for awhile after biopsy, but it will eventually settle down. In answer to your question, re face to face appointment for your results - most consultants like to give the news in person, irrespective of whether it is good or bad, so you shouldn't suspect a problem on that basis. Unfortunately some clinics are too busy to give all results in person and they have to resort to breaking the news via phone or letter. Again, you cannot read anything into this, as both good and bad results have been given this way.

This is always a nervous wait, but I'm glad to hear that you have already been given a date. It is always helpful to have a date to count down to.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello Jolamine,

This afternoon I went to the Breast Centre for my results.  I soon realised ,when I was asked if I would like to bring my fiend into the consultancy room (but didn't) and when there was a nurse as well as the doctor ushering me into the room, that I wasn't going to be given the all clear straight away and sent home again.

The report summary is: DCIS with Calcification,B5a. I'm being referred to a consultant next week to discuss a lumpectomy.  This doctor said she expects the operation and then no further treatment, except regular mamograms for three or five years, I can't remember which.  But she also said that the doctors may have differing views of the results and what's required.

I was in shock as I kept thinking beforehand, that everything would be clear from the biopsy results. I have a physical job and work most days, so I have no idea how sore the area will be,or how much time I'llneed to recover before working again.  I realise everyone is different.

Best wishes

Px

Hi Pollyperkins,

Thank you for the update. I am so sorry to hear that this was not the news you wanted to hear. It does sounds as if they have caught it early though and is good news that you don't require any further treatment.  Your annual mammograms are usually carried out for 5 years following your surgery. I can fully appreciate that you are in shock. It is not unusual to feel an air of disbelief, almost as if the doctors were talking about someone else. Your lumpectomy should be very straightforward. 

Although, it may not seem like good news, it is fortunate that you have found this early enough through the screening programme, that you won't require any follow up treatment.  I hope that you get your appointment to discuss your lumpectomy soon. Write down any questions you have before then and take them with you - it's all too easy to forget something important, if you don't do this. Your consultant should be the best person to be able to predict how long your recovery should take, as she know exactly how much needs to be taken away.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on next week. As you already know, we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx