Hello, I'm 39, found a lump in my right breast just before new year, was referred to breast clinic and had my appointment on the 10th Jan. They said the lump was probably just a cyst but would do an ultrasound on the right breast anyway.  At the ultrasound I was then told because I am nearly 40 I'd have a mammogram too. The mammogram picked up something in my left breast and then it was all systems go, I was back having an ultrasound guided core biopsy where they too put a marker clip in, they didn't say anything other than it'd take up to 3 weeks to get my results, it feels like it was months ago but in reality it's only 2 weeks tomorrow since I had it done. I haven't told anybody either, I am on my own with my 3 children and my family all live hours away. The waiting is horrendous, I've  had some very bad days where my mind goes crazy. I've come on this forum to talk to other people who understand what it's like. Really hope you get your results soon and that it is good news for you x

Hello, I'm 39, found a lump in my right breast just before new year, was referred to breast clinic and had my appointment on the 10th Jan. They said the lump was probably just a cyst but would do an ultrasound on the right breast anyway.  At the ultrasound I was then told because I am nearly 40 I'd have a mammogram too. The mammogram picked up something in my left breast and then it was all systems go, I was back having an ultrasound guided core biopsy where they too put a marker clip in, they didn't say anything other than it'd take up to 3 weeks to get my results, it feels like it was months ago but in reality it's only 2 weeks tomorrow since I had it done. I haven't told anybody either, I am on my own with my 3 children and my family all live hours away. The waiting is horrendous, I've  had some very bad days where my mind goes crazy. I've come on this forum to talk to other people who understand what it's like. Really hope you get your results soon and that it is good news for you x

hi Sammy,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear that you find yourself in this unenviable position too. This is always a scary wait, when we don't know anything and have all sorts of dark thoughts circulating around. Fortunately, irrespective of the outcome, it feels much better once you know what you are dealing with. It is good to hear that you don't have much longer to wait for your results, as the waiting time does seem to take forever.

Unfortunately, it is normal to feel like you do . We suffer all sorts of emotions at this stage and often cry a lot. Don't worry if you do cry, as shedding those tears is a great way to reduce the stress. Not all lumps turn out to be cancerous. Many turn out to be benign cysts, fibroadenoma, or due to hormonal changes. It is a fact that only 20% of those who attend the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis.

Most people don't tell family and friends until they get a diagnosis, but it is difficult to keep it to yourself without having someone that you can talk to. Do you have a family member or close friend, who you could confide in? 

I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer. That was 14 years ago and I still lead a busy life. Don't worry about  having the marker clip in. This is done routinely, just in case they need to find the lump later, but it doesn't necessarily meant that you've got cancer.

I sincerely hope that all turns out well for you.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx