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Breast lump 50/50 percent after worrying breast referral

Alphawhiskey
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I found a lump on my breast in June that I stupidly put to the back of my mind dismissing anything sinister 

3 weeks ago I contacted the dr after it appeared and felt larger 

due to being 35 I felt I would have a ultrasound to be told all was well I could go home 

at the ultrasound the radiologist looked worried and said the lump could not be characterised and I needed a mammogram then I should come back for another ultrasound 

so after the mammogram they called me again to say they needed another more in depth mammogram then a ultrasound which to my shock they took I biopsy there and then 

I asked the radiologist what she thought and she said 50:50 chance and that’s she did not have microscopic eyes which I can appreciate obviously 

now I have been told to return the following Friday for results of biopsy and I feel anxious with worry not much was said regarding mamogtam findings ? 
can anyone alleviate some of my anxiety ? 

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    Hi Alphawhiskey,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    This is always a worrying wait. They couldn't really tell you much after your mammogram or ultrasound. Although these can both detect a lump, they cannot predict whether it is benign or cancerous. This is why you had the biopsy. It always takes a little while for the biopsy results to come back, so you should find out more when you return on Friday. Not all lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be benign cysts, or due to fibrous or hormonal changes. It is a fact that only 20% of people who attend the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis.

    The best thing to do in the meantime is to keep yourself occupied whether with work or a hobby and to avoid consulting "Dr Google". Much of the information here is aimed at the more spectacular cases, isn't appropriate to you, won't give you any answers, but will only serve to scare the pants off of you.

    I sincerely hope that you get good news on Friday.

    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 just read this did you get to the bottom of it x

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