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Investigations lump in breast

BoxStar2014
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Concerned had a biopsy to take cells from lump due to mammogram and ultrasound showing signs of shadow and concerns the lump is dense. Had a marker inserted to show where the cells were removed for biopsy. Back at hospital soon. Family history of 2 previous members with breast cancer. Fearful of what’s next. Been told that it’s good I came when I did and they will discuss what’s next at the next meeting.

Since the biopsy I am anxious, worried and in a daze. All sorts running through my head as what to expect. I was asked if I had someone with me, thankfully I did. My mind has raced to its going to be cancer, but the reality is I haven’t been told until the results are confirmed or not. It’s the way they told me things I felt alarmed, but I know they have to be truthful and prepare you for the in case it’s cancer scenario. 

I want to know what to expect if it is, what’s next.

My breast is swollen and bruised and feels heavy. It is tingling with pain on and off and just feels uncomfortable and a little itchy. Is this common, what are the symptoms?

Thank you.

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    Hi BoxStar2014.  Yes this must be very worrying for you especially the new findings in your right breast.  I have lobular breast cancer which is hard to pick up on mammograms so also had MRI to see if spread.  I would say take your husband or someone with you on Tuesday.  Some people record the conversation so you don't forget anything (I think you have to ask permission first).  Whatever happens you can get through this.  My friend who had breast cancer the year before me told me to try and keep to a normal routine.  Even when having chemo, I kept to the same routine as much as possible.  It is easier on you, your husband and family, it keeps a certain 'normality' in the whole process.  Sleep was an issue for me too in the beginning and got zopiclone from GP.  I only take half when I need it.  Good luck for Tuesday.  Please let me know how you get on.

    Lee x

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    Yes Hubby is coming to my first oncology appointment. I have been signed on the sick as I cannot work due to where I work, my consultant advises I need to be off through out the chemo. I will be kept busy looking after the kids and keeping the house sorted.

    at the moment I feel rubbish, the MRI contrast made me feel terrible afterwards it was worse than the CT contrast.  I am not a great sleeper at the best of times having gone through the menopause recently. 

    I can’t quite believe how my world has just become upside down overnight. Even the feeling of how people care yet they don’t know how to react to you. Although I have people routing for me, I just feel on my own, it’s my fight and it’s difficult.

  • Offline in reply to BoxStar2014

    Hi I didn't know the contrast dye was different.  I am lucky as no side effects.  I didn't work through chemo either.  Worked in jobcentre so dealing with the public all the time.  A cancer diagnosis does turn your world upside down but when you have your treatment plan and start it does get easier.  I feel lonely too, everyone is great and hubby supportive but feel like going through it alone sometimes.  That is why I come on here and the Macmillan forum, it makes me feel better.

    Lee x

  • Offline in reply to leelaloo

    Yes it’s an odd feeling, as I said to my hubby last night, it’s me that’s going through it, so I know your finding it hard but I need you to be the one who’s keeping it together because I might not be able to. It’s scary and the unknown, my feelings over whelming at present. Yes the contrast is different for MRI. Hoping I don’t need many scans in future as I only just held on to my mind, the cold air around my head made me want to cough, I had to concentrate on my breathing, had a little cry in there but they never noticed. I pulled myself around by calming my breathing down.

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