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Awaiting breast biopsy results

Jobean
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Hi everyone 

I’m 56 and had discomfort:pain in my left breast so visited my GP she found a 3cm lump.  Went to breast clinic, had mammogram, consultant said nothing present, went home, was called the next day to be asked to come in for ultrasound, 1week wait, as soon as the sonographer put the ultrasound thing on there it was, a dark mass, she did a biopsy, took 3 samples, and popped in a marker.  I’m getting my results on Thursday and I’m like a cat on hot bricks. I’m not so bothered about me I’m more bothered about how my husband and children will react if it is C

my question is, if it was clear wouldn’t they just send me a letter to say all is fine and you are discharged or do they call all biopsy patients in to discuss the results.  I just want to be put out of my misery x

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    Hi Jobean,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    Most surgeons prefer to give any results, irrespective of the outcome, face to face. However, in some very busy clinics, results sometimes have to be given by letter or phone. This usually leaves us playing out all sorts of scenarios in our heads and our imaginations going into overdrive.

    Not all lumps turn out to be cancerous. Many are benign cysts, fibroadenoma or due to hormonal changes. I sincerely hope that this may turn out to be the outcome of your results.

    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 Jobean,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    Most surgeons prefer to give any results, irrespective of the outcome, face to face. However, in some very busy clinics, results sometimes have to be given by letter or phone. This usually leaves us playing out all sorts of scenarios in our heads and our imaginations going into overdrive.

    Not all lumps turn out to be cancerous. Many are benign cysts, fibroadenoma or due to hormonal changes. I sincerely hope that this may turn out to be the outcome of your results.

    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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