Hi Birdy83, 

It's good that things are moving fast so that you get answers soon and I hope that it won't be too long now until you receive your results. I just wanted to wish you the best of luck for your appointment on Wednesday and if you don't mind, do come back and let us know what you find out. 

Try not to draw any conclusions though as to why you were asked to come back so quickly as it doesn't necessarily mean anything in particular but I hope that you will hear from the experiences of other members of our community who have been in your position before and that they will share their story with you. 

We also have a free nurse helpline you are welcome to ring on this free number 0808 800 4040 if there is anything you would like to ask them or discuss. It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

Keeping everything crossed for you - do give us a little update if you can! We'll be thinking of you on Wednesday. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi Birdy83,

A very warm welcome to the forum.

I am sorry to hear that you've been recalled so quickly. Many of us worry when this happens so fast, but as our moderator Lucie, says, it is usually of little significance. It can be due to something simple like the fact that they have just had a cancellation. Most of us have to wait for appointments and the longer the wait is, the more anxious we become. It is good that you don't have long to wait.

I sincerely hope that nothing untoward has been found. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I had my appointment today. Scans have shown a 2.5cm solid mass and 2 suspicious lymphs. They have taken 3 core biopsies and 2 axilla. They have said it's a very high level of clinical confidence of breast cancer based on what they had seen. I am waiting for an urgent CT due to a recent spinal MRI which showed high levels of intensity on my liver and go back in a week to discuss thevery high level of clinical confidence based on what they had seen. CT, Histology and what happens next.

Hi Birdy,

I am glad to hear that you had your appointment today and am sorry to hear about what has shown up. How are you coping with this news? It is always an anxious time until you get the full results, but it does get a little easier once you have a treatment plan in place.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on at next week's appointment - I shall be thinking of you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I'm actually feeling ok atm. Just a lot of bruising and underarm discomfort from the biopsies. I have new jelly bras to wear for comfort, special breast ice packs and lots of naughty treats while I rest for 48 hours.

Hi, I am sorry to hear you are going through this. I have my breast appointment Sunday. I woke up this week with an inverted nipple when I was laid in bed and it sorted itself out straight away whe I stood up. I am 5 months post partum so have been getting twinges in my breasts which I believe could be normal but then the nipple. I am so full of anxiety that I think is spiralling out of contr and I am so scared as I have my 5 month old daughter  I can’t stop crying when ever I think about it. Do you not get your results on the day of the appointment? My letter says it’s a one time appointment so all investigations that are needed will be done then and there so I presumed I would get some information on the day too. The wait is exhausting and terrifying. Can I ask if your inverted nipple is constant or occasional? The doctor couldn’t feel any lumps but I have for a while now (lost track of how long) had an occasional ache in both armpits which aren’t constant but now I’m worrying that was a sign that I have ignored. Otherwise no other symptoms. I have been googling which has added to my worry and anxiety and I know not too long to wait now but I’m considering calling the doctor tomorrow morning to discuss the anxiety with them as I feel like it’s taking over me and I can’t get these thoughts out of my head. I’m really struggling. 

Hi, thank you for your message. I'm so sorry you're going through this. The waiting is awful and I can completely understand why you're feeling frightened, especially with a 5-month-old baby to look after.

I can't say what is causing your symptoms, but I do think it's reassuring that the nipple returned to normal when you stood up and that your doctor couldn't feel any lumps. Five months postpartum is also a time when breasts can still be going through a lot of changes.

My inverted nipple has been constant, along with pain and a noticeable lump. From what I've learned during this process, symptoms can occur for lots of different reasons, which is why the clinic does such thorough investigations and the majority of results are nothing to be concerned about.

At my breast clinic, the process is split into two appointments. I had a mammogram first and then the consultation afterwards, where they'll decide if any further tests are needed. My 2nd appointment consisted of  a consultation, examination, ultrasound and biopsies. I'll have to wait a week for those results as the lab needs to process and report them, a week is a fast turn around for biopsies. I don't know if every clinic works exactly the same way, but hopefully they'll be able to give you some information on the day and explain what happens next if any additional results are needed. My clinic has a flow chart on the wall explaining thr process. Also they have their own website containing information.

I really do think it's worth speaking to your doctor about the anxiety tomorrow. It sounds like the worry is becoming overwhelming, and you deserve support with that. The waiting can make us imagine the worst-case scenario.

Try to stay away from Google if you can—I know that's easier said than done. You're doing exactly the right thing by getting checked, and your appointment is only a few days away now.

I'll be thinking of you and hoping Sunday brings some reassurance and answers. Please let me know how you get on.

Hi Amy,

Thank you for your lovely message. I completely understand what you mean about talking to people who are going through the same thing. My family and friends have been supportive too, but unless you're the one waiting for tests it's hard for people to understand how consuming the anxiety can become.

I think you're doing the right thing by speaking to someone tomorrow about how you're feeling. Five months postpartum is still a time of huge hormonal and physical changes, and when you add health worries into the mix it's no wonder you're feeling overwhelmed.

What you've said about your husband sounds very similar to what my family have been saying – they're trying to reassure me, but when you're the person waiting for answers it's not always that simple. The uncertainty is the hardest part.

Thank you so much for your kind wishes. I'm hoping for good news for both of us. Hopefully once we've had our appointments we'll look back and realise how much of our fear was driven by the waiting and not knowing.

Please let me know how you get on after your appointment on Sunday. I'll be keeping everything crossed for you too.

Take care of yourself and be kind to yourself over the next few days. ️ x

Hi Birdy,

I'm glad to hear that you're feeling ok at present. It takes a while for the discomfort from the biopsy to settle. The bruising should settle quite quickly. The jelly bras sound great for comfort. Have you got a date for your CT yet? 

I hope that you really enjoyed those naughty treats and got the chance to rest up.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx