Had breast biopsy today

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

  • Gosh - hope your ok after your recent op xx it’s a scary time isn’t it xxx 

  • It's a vile time. And it's come as a real shock. I started this year thinking 'finally we are through the horrid period losing mum in 2019 and dad in 2022 and just about sorted everything out after that and we can have a good year' and then bang! Easter weekend I find this!   But after the shock diagnosis I'm trying to think I've had the bad news now and the rest will be good :)  xx

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  • It's a vile time. And it's come as a real shock. I started this year thinking 'finally we are through the horrid period losing mum in 2019 and dad in 2022 and just about sorted everything out after that and we can have a good year' and then bang! Easter weekend I find this!   But after the shock diagnosis I'm trying to think I've had the bad news now and the rest will be good :)  xx

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