Hi Cjmummy,

A very warm welcome to our forum. 

I can fully understand your fear. More people are recalled after their first mammogram, than after any subsequent ones. This is because the hospital has no previous images to compare your first one to. There are many different reasons for recall. It could be that the mammogram is not as clear as it could be and they just need further clarification to be sure.-, or it could be because they suspect that there may be something untoward present. I was recalled and it was just because they needed a better image - fortunately, nothing was found. I have since had 2 bouts of breast cancer, within a year of one another. I had a lumpectomy first time around and a double mastectomy for the second bout. Fortunately, that was all 14 years ago now and I still lead a busy, yet fulfilling life. 

Breast cancer doesn't present as being painful in most cases, but the earlier it is caught, the better the outcome usually is.

I hope that your appointment comes through soon and that nothing untoward is found. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine

Thank you for your response and the information. It has really helped me. I'm really glad you are doing so well and you beat your breast cancer twice. You are absolutely amazing, especially doing twice within a short space of time. 

I'm really glad I posted, my mined was in overdrive and couldn't sleep and just felt I had no where to turn who understood.

My friends and husband have been great. They keep saying there will be nothing there, I haven't the heart to them they are not helping. I'm mentally preparing myself, for I have it. Something is just telling me I do.

Thank you for listening 

Cjmummy x

Hi Cjmummy,

I am glad to hear that you found my information helpful. It is good to hear that you have a good support network from family and friends. Unfortunately, their reassurance and positivity tends to frustrate us more than help at this stage. This is understandable, as they too are frightened, even though they try not to show it. 

You will always find that you get good support from people on this site. These people, who have experienced what you are going through, are happy to give you the benefit of their experience and I'm sure that you'll feel glad that you've found us. Most of us think that it's going to be bad news, but 80% of people, who attend the breast clinic don't get a cancer diagnosis. Many have naturally lumpy breasts, benign cysts or fibroadenoma. I sincerely hope that your appointment comes through soon and that you get good news.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Cjmummy,

I am glad to hear that you found my information helpful. It is good to hear that you have a good support network from family and friends. Unfortunately, their reassurance and positivity tends to frustrate us more than help at this stage. This is understandable, as they too are frightened, even though they try not to show it. 

You will always find that you get good support from people on this site. These people, who have experienced what you are going through, are happy to give you the benefit of their experience and I'm sure that you'll feel glad that you've found us. Most of us think that it's going to be bad news, but 80% of people, who attend the breast clinic don't get a cancer diagnosis. Many have naturally lumpy breasts, benign cysts or fibroadenoma. I sincerely hope that your appointment comes through soon and that you get good news.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine? Just a quick update. I have a 2-3cm lump in my right breast. I've had a ultrasound nothing seen in lymph nods around my arm pit. They took 3 biopsies. Gey the results in two weeks and what the treatment plan will be.

Hi Jolamine

I went for my appointment I have 2/3cm lump. Three biopsies were taken. I get my results tomorrow (24/10/24). They have told me they are concerned and it's more than likely breast cancer. They side there is a slim chance that it's not cancer. Positive news they scanned my lymph nods and they can't see anything.

Thank you

Cjmummy x

Hi Cjmummy,

Thank you for the update. I am glad to hear that you have now had your appointment and are due to get your results tomorrow. I am sorry that they feel that your lump is "suspicious", but relieved to know that they don't think that any of your lymph nodes are affected. I have been told this before, but the biopsy results turned out to be benign. On other occasions, I have been told this and biopsy proved them right. It really is impossible to tell, until you get your biopsy results back. You will find that, irrespective of the outcome, you will feel better once you actually know what is happening.

I am keeping everything crossed that you get good news tomorrow. 

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine 

I had a lumpectomy and 4 lymph nodes removed on 29th November following my diagnosis of breast cancer in October. 

Unfortunately they found 3/4 lymph nodes had cancer cells.

I'm going on 9/1/25 for 2nd operation to remove all lymph nodes and they are taking more breast tissue. 

Just another page in the story of my journey.

Hi sorry to jump on your comment,but I was just wondering where your lump was. I have just had my 3 biopsies and litually terrified for my results,which I don't get until 23rd Jan. Also how long were you in hospital for,just I live alone with my 3 children. Thank you Suzanne 

Hi Cjmummy,

I am glad to hear that your lumpectomy is now behind you and I hope that you are recovering well. You must have been very disappointed to discover that there were the cancer was in some of your lymph nodes, but you're just as well to discover this early on.

Did they say why they are going to remove more breast tissue at the same time, as they remove the rest of your lymph nodes - was it because they didn't achieve a clear margin last time?

I shall be thinking of you on 9th January and I hope that it all goes well this time.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Suzanne,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear that you are so worried about your results. Waiting for results is one of the most anxious times of our cancer journey and we find our emotions all over the place.  Unfortunately, it sounds as if you've had a longer wait than most, as a result of the Christmas holidays. Looking after 3 children on your own, must be difficult and I am sure that you'll need to plan well ahead for surgery. 

The length of time we spend in hospital varies from hospital to hospital. It can also depend on the type of breast cancer you have, or the type of operation that they need to do. Make sure to ask your surgeon or breast care nurse all about the procedure and how long it takes in your area. Many are discharged on the same day now, but, when I had my lumpectomy 15 years ago, I was in hospital for 3 days. When I had a double mastectomy the following year, I was kept in for 5 days.

I sincerely hope that your results turn out to be favourable. Please keep in touch and let us know  how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine 

My surgery was brought forward to the 2/1/25. I'm just over 1 week post operation.

They removed the lymph nodes and more breast tissue because they weren't happy with the margin as they found pre cancerous cells. So hopefully this time things will be clear. 

There is no results back yet. My consultant has told me chemo, radiotherapy and hormone therapy is most likely the route he is recommending.

Cjmummy x

Hi Suzanne 73

Sorry for the late reply.

My lump (2cm) was in my right breast very deep in and couldn't be felt, it was discovered by pure chance when, I decided to go for a mammogram with action cancer.

I was terrified at first but I just had a gut feeling I had breast cancer before I was told. I had 3 biopsies done and scanned under my arm and armpit. Nothing was found in this scan.

I got told that I had breast cancer on 24/10/24, unfortunately mine was fast growing. The plan was lumpectomy then radiotherapy. I got my lumpectomy done on 29/11/24. This was done as a day procedure. I went in early morning and home at 6pm.

Unfortunately when my results came back 3 out out the 4 lymph nodes removed had cancer cells and the breast tissue margin had pre cancerous cells. So I had to have more surgery.

My surgery was done on 2/1/25 this time all my lymph nodes were removed and they took more breast tissue. I was in hospital overnight as I had a drain put in.

I have no results back yet. My consultant has said he will probably go down the route of me having chemo, radiotherapy and hormone tablet's.

Sorry for the long post. I am a mum of 2 children and know how scary this journey is. I wish you well for your results. 

Feel free to connect with me.

Cjmummy x

Hi Cjmummy,

I am just wondering how you are feeling - are you a little sore under your arm, where the lymph nodes were removed from? I hope that your recovery is going well.

I don't know whether or not you've noticed yet, but I have accepted your friend request.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx