Waiting results - breast biopsy

This is very new to me , l wanted to say thank you to everyone who is posting there journeys on here. I started my journey on Monday, l went to the breast clinic after being referred by doctor. The morning was long and had two mammograms one 2D then one 3D, followed by a ultrasound. The news is that they are concerned and have taken a biopsy, also implanted magnetic bit of metal in the lump, they said just in case of surgery , l am in a bit of shock to be fair. I suffer with cysts for a long time and just thought it was that. My family and work colleagues are being incredibly supportive and to be fair l am doing okay, a few tears come and go. Jill the amazing lady who went through everything said that the lump is very small, they have scanned under by armpit to my lymph nodes and there isn’t anything there, l am feeling positive and on Monday l will find out, if it is Cancer Jill says it is very early and will be treated. The waiting is hard !! 

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  • Hello Wells, 

    A warm welcome to our forum and thank you for sharing your story with us. It sounds like they looked after you well at the breast clinic and were very thorough doing these two mammograms and ultrasound. It's good that they have taken a biopsy and I can imagine this is a really stressful time for you as you are waiting for answers at the moment. It's great that you have support from your family and work colleagues during this difficult time of uncertainty - this is a time when you will need to surround yourself with loved ones and keep well away from Dr Google who only creates more anxiety. Keep distracted if you can while you are waiting doing things you enjoy and have a look too at our handy tips to help you cope while waiting for news.  It won't be long now until you get your biopsy results and I hope that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. The lovely lady you mentioned, Jill, sounded very reassuring and it's great news that there isn't anything in your lymph nodes under your armpits and that the lump is very small. 

    Keeping everything tightly crossed for you! Keep us updated if you don't mind when you get your biopsy results. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello Wells, 

    A warm welcome to our forum and thank you for sharing your story with us. It sounds like they looked after you well at the breast clinic and were very thorough doing these two mammograms and ultrasound. It's good that they have taken a biopsy and I can imagine this is a really stressful time for you as you are waiting for answers at the moment. It's great that you have support from your family and work colleagues during this difficult time of uncertainty - this is a time when you will need to surround yourself with loved ones and keep well away from Dr Google who only creates more anxiety. Keep distracted if you can while you are waiting doing things you enjoy and have a look too at our handy tips to help you cope while waiting for news.  It won't be long now until you get your biopsy results and I hope that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. The lovely lady you mentioned, Jill, sounded very reassuring and it's great news that there isn't anything in your lymph nodes under your armpits and that the lump is very small. 

    Keeping everything tightly crossed for you! Keep us updated if you don't mind when you get your biopsy results. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Thank Lucie, your message is very helpful and makes me feel better. 

  • My results have come and l have invasive ductal carcinoma 

    grade 1 or 2 oestrogen receptor high , herceptin receptive low

    This week, l have had MRI scan with dye , 6 more biopsy’s and another mammogram. The consultant was very helpful and explained that want to do more tests which l have had then take it from there. It is contained, not in my lymph nodes. Either Radiotherapy / lumpectomy or Radiotherapy/ mastectomy , followed by hormonal tablets 
    I am being really well looked after, every one at the Hospital is lovely & kind. 
    I am relieved l know, just need to wait till 3 to get all the results back .