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Had breast biopsy today

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I had my  urgent 2 week referral appointment today for a breast lump I found 5 weeks ago . My initial consultation agreed there was a lump - he didn’t think it was anything sinister but sent me for an ultrasound to confirm and said he would be surprised if I needed a biopsy.

I was feeling really happy to hear this positive news so was absolutely shocked whilst having the ultra sound that they were concerned and I had to have 2 core biopsies taken and a marker placed  and another mammogram.  I was told It definitely is not a cyst as it is solid about 2-3 cm.. My lymph nodes are also clear which is a positive.

I burst into tears with anxiety .test results are 4- 6 weeks .I  also have a  family holiday in 3 weeks to Italy and I’m thinking of cancelling

The anaesthetic is wearing off now and it’s so painful- it’s almost under my armpit so I keep bumping it .

has anyone had anything similar? And did they get the results quicker ?  Thanks in advance x

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    I had a similar experience.  I was told it was likely a cyst which would need removing as it was large but unlikely to be sinister. Then bang. Not a cyst and 4 biopsies from the same entry point. Then results are grade 1, 4cm ER+ cancer.  Yes the biopsy is painful but it does wear off. I'm having my surgery to remove the lump and a portion of skin on Wednesday  26th. 

    I had my biopsy done privately. But I was told nhs are 3 - 4 weeks. I am told that the post surgery results are 4-5 weeks or more.  X

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    I had a similar experience.  I was told it was likely a cyst which would need removing as it was large but unlikely to be sinister. Then bang. Not a cyst and 4 biopsies from the same entry point. Then results are grade 1, 4cm ER+ cancer.  Yes the biopsy is painful but it does wear off. I'm having my surgery to remove the lump and a portion of skin on Wednesday  26th. 

    I had my biopsy done privately. But I was told nhs are 3 - 4 weeks. I am told that the post surgery results are 4-5 weeks or more.  X

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