Hi Beth, i'm feeling exactly the same as you at the moment :-( I'm 41, and i found a large lump in my right breast and had my breast clinic appointment today. I had a mammogram of both breasts, an ultrasound of both breast and right armpit. I aslo had a biopsy of the lump and node in the armpit. 

The waiting is torture isn't it??!!!!

I have an appointment to get the biopsy result on 23 Feb which is going to feel like forever. I have also been refered for an MRI scan because they said they couldn't measure the size of it.

I know people say most lumps are not cancerous, but it's difficult to not let your mind run riot. I have been going over and over what they said to me today, and analyzing every little sentence, tone of voice they used and their body language. 

The nurse doing the scan went to get the consultant, she then did the scan again, the nurse couldn't get the needle in the lump to get a sample, so the consultant had to do it. I  kept hearing them saying it was large and 'hard as rock'

The consultant leaned in close towards me and rubbed my arm while she said 'i'm affraid there's a lump', i felt like saying 'i know there is, that's why i'm here'. I don't know if it was her way of saying it's a cancerous lump, without actually saying it. Then the last nurse i saw just looked sad when she spoke to me, and when i got up to leave the room she also rubbed my arm and looked at me with a certain 'look'.

When are you getting your biopsy results?

I thought they could tell just from a mammogram and ultrasound scan as well, I got the feeling they knew, but didn't want to say until after the biopsy results. It's going to be a bloody horrid 2 weeks :(

But you're not alone, i'm going through exactly the same, and i'm sure there are lots of others out there as well xx

HI Beth i had my mammogram and ulta sound and biopsy monday  the lump in my right breast too the consultant said to me its highly likely its breast cancer. i have appt 23/ feb, so scared  my lump is huge i can see when i look in the mirror. people keep telling me your be fine but until they go through it they just dont know.x

yes they did they have to in case the cancer has not spread i hate going in them machine. good luck for your appt too, its nice to chat to some one that know how your feeling.xx

I am also waiting bioposy results and am terrified. I'm 46 and went for a mammogram as part of a trial of women under 50 never expecting to get negative results. Was called for another mammogram, ultrasound and biopsies. Results Wednesday. What's really bothering me now is not only did they find a lump but also changes scattered throughout my breast

Zo1, I really hope it was good news for you. I had a biopsy last Friday following a routine mammogram. I had no symptoms or felt any lumps so a complete shock to me. I go back this Friday to get my results. Feeling very anxious like all the ladies (and men) who have to go through this wait. My husband is finding it very difficult and feels so helpless. I have told him that all I need is his loving support and positivity. 

I found a lump 2 weeks ago, got an appointment 3 days later and at the hospital a week after that.  Had examination, monogram, ultrasound & 3 biopsies, and have an appointment in 2 days for the results.  Have to admit that my initial concern isn’t for me but for everyone around me who I feel I am responsible for and don’t want to let them down ie my children (late teens/early 20s, who I have single parented and totally supported, included financially, for 15 years), plus my Mum (my Dad died last year after 19 years of disability following a stroke and numerous health issues).  I would also be seriously *** off if I didn’t get to do the things I would like to do with my life without sufficient notice.    I did go on a once in a lifetime trip to China for my 50th birthday, but hope that won't be the last of its kind!

Hi, i too have no lumps, but was called for my first mamogram, im 49. Mum of 5 had twins at 35.

 i went along and thought everything would be ok. 2 weeks later i got the letter stating they need to see me.

I went this thursday gone, got told they are not sure what it is, and that i needed a scan and biopsy. They showed me my mamogram pics. I could see straight away there was something there. The size of a grape. Black and white patchy thing. The team where great with me. Gentle when doing the biopsy. He said its in one area in the milk ducts.  I asked what was the % of it being cancer. He said 50%. 

Did he say that so i would not worry, because if they are trained. They have a idea. Im worried because my sister had breast cancer 3 years ago.

Have to wait til thursday for result. A week before christmas.

I feel like I have an alien invader ,how did get there ,why me .then I start to have a panic attack it's hard to run away from something that's a part of you.i want it out .but then I don't want the true .god this is hard .

Hi there,

I just wondered if you got the results? I really hope your results where all ok and normal My mum is going through the awaiting of results of a biopsy and as her daughter, I'm going out of my mind with worry. My mum is fine and barely even worrying, or at least she isn't showing it if she is. So I am trying to reassure myself and look at other women's experiences. They said it looks very abnormal and we should be prepared but they also said it could be nothing at all and no further action may be needed. They said if it is bad they have found it very early so I am hoping it will be all ok. 

Rebecca x

Shelles29. I hope you dont mind me asking about your results 6 years later? I'm waiting for my biopsy results and having a dreadful time. Regards. Sara

These threads are the only thing keeping me sane atm, and im never normally anxious!

im 28 and found a 1-2cm lump under my nipple, 10 weeks later after struggling to see a DR and extra wait for breast clinic (thanks covid!) ive had my ultrasound (inconclusive) and 3 biopsy tests. They said they have no idea what it is, its not a cyst though, she looked so confused! been the hardest week and MDT is not until friday, im looking forward to being able to get some sort of closure and move forward, good or bad. 

Hi GossipGirl,

I'm sorry to hear about the anxiety you have surrounding your breast lump. There are a number of reasons for breast lumps which are not cancerous, particularly in younger people. It is always particularly frustrating when your test results are inconclusive and I hope that the MDT will be able to decide on the next step, without having to carry out any further tests.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi GossipGirl,

I'm sorry to hear about the anxiety you have surrounding your breast lump. There are a number of reasons for breast lumps which are not cancerous, particularly in younger people. It is always particularly frustrating when your test results are inconclusive and I hope that the MDT will be able to decide on the next step, without having to carry out any further tests.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx