Cancer Research UK main site

Scary - I found a couple of breast lumps and was told I would need biopsies. Does this mean I have cancer?

Jazzygirl08
Offline

I found a couple of breast lumps the other day and went to see my GP. He advised seeing g a breast  consultant which I did at my local private hospital . I had a mammogram and an ultrasound but nothing wad determined although the doctor dud say it could be cancer and I would need to have biopsies.  I am now very frightened because biopsies have never been advised when I had breast lumps in he past  . Does this mean I have cancer or can you have biopsies for other breast conditions

  • Offline

    Hi Jazzygirl.

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am sorry to hear that you are so scared. The three most common tests done at all breast clinics are mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. The mammogram and ultrasound can indicate a lump, but it is impossible to say whether or not it is cancer until you have a biopsy. The majority of lumps turn out to be benign and many turn out to be benign cysts or fibroadenoma. Of all the people who attend the breast clinic, only 20% will receive a cancer diagnosis. Have you got a date for your biopsy yet? There is usually a 1-2 week wait for biopsy results, but not all turn out to be cancer.

    You have done the right thing in getting the lumps investigated.

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

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Thank you. My biopsy is this coming Tuesday.

  • Offline in reply to Jazzygirl08

    Not too long to wait then, which is good. I hope that it all goes well.

    Jolamine xx

Speak to a nurse

Quick links

Follow us

Registered with Fundraising Regulator (logo)
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.