Once you've had a mammogram and ultra sound you'll be better informed. It's very, very hard not to worry. I've had two frights, one was a cocktail sausage sized lump which was just fatty tissue and then a mammogram recall. Didn't even feel that one but that was the nasty one. It's a few panic ridden weeks waiting for results and you absolutely have my sympathy. I was petrified ! It could be anything, fatty tissue, cyst, something else benign, not everything is malignant. If it is, you will deal with it, you'll find that inner strength. We are here for a hand hold and shoulder if you need one. There are some fantastic people on this site who can help calm you. Good luck and if you wish, let us know how you get on x

Hi Bec_1234,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I agree with Haideesmum. You are in the middle of a few panic ridden weeks until you are seen and then get your results. Most of us on this forum, would agree that this is one of the worst parts of our cancer journey. Irrespective of the outcome, you will feel better once you have an answer. At the moment, you are looking at all of the unfavourable outcomes and imagining the worst case scenario. It is a fact that 80% of those who attend the Breast Clinic, will not have cancer - only 20% will and most are eminently treatable. 

I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer and have had 2 bouts myself. I was first diagnosed 14 years ago and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life. It is only natural that you worry about your young children, I did too, but treatments and outcomes are improving all the time. There was just no comparison between that which my mum had and that which I received, only a few years later. Try to place your faith in your care team, who do this day and daily. Here's hoping that your lump turns out to be a cyst, a fibroadenoma or something benign. Here's hoping that your appointment comes through soon.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello Haideesmum

Thanks you so much for your reply. I have read it and reread it and everything you have said makes sense and brings some comfort thank you. I definitely will let you know how I get on, my appt is the 9th in the morning. Thanks again xx

Hello Jolamine,

Thanks so much for your reply and also for including the statistics the way you have and the positive messages. I feel a bit better and you’re so right there are improvements being made everyday. My appointment is the 9th so I will post how I get on. Thank you for your kindness xxx

Hi Bec,

I am glad to hear that you now have your appointment through. I shall be thinking of you on 9th and hope that all goes well. Are you aware that you may not get any results on the day? If you need a biopsy, it can take from 1-3 weeks to get the results. If you have to have one, make sure to ask when your results are likely to be back, as this is always an anxious wait.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Jolamine I just got my biopsy results today and they took 4 weeks just so you are aware there is some resource shortages 

Hello,

I just wanted to come back to update about my appt.

they said it’s axillary breast tissue, and that I’m in the 6% of females who have it in their arm pit, they did an ultrasound and said there wasn’t anything to worry them. I wasn’t offered a mammogram… I’m guessing they didn’t need it. 

I’m nervous, but relieved. They said after my scan I could go and no need to wait and see the doctor again but in hindsight I wish I had asked to just for some reassurance. But anyhow I think I need to trust in their diagnosis and move forward. I was very emotional this morning and didn’t sleep last night. Hoping tonight better now I’ve had today’s news. 

thanks so much for the support. wishing you all the very best xxx

Hugs, glad it was good news.

Hi Bec,

I am delighted to hear that your appointment went well and that you were able to get a diagnosis immediately. It sounds as if your results were clear and there was no need for a mammogram. I can understand that you still feel uncertain about your diagnosis, This is probably because you've been catastrophising the outcome in your own mind  since you saw your GP. Try to place your faith in your care team. They do this day in day out and it would be most unusual for them to make a mistake with this.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx