hi this happened to me yesterday, I had a breast screening has I had found a lump , after the screening the doctor told me there was actually four lumps and they defo wernt cysts , she didn’t say in so many words that I defo had breast cancer but she didn’t need to , she took biopsy’s and said they would send them away to see how far it is and how we are going to treat it I thought you needed the results back first but she obv must know what she could see and feel , Bev x

HI Blhope,

Doctors are working with cancer day in day out and have a fair idea of what is and isn't cancerous from the beginning. I was told by my consultant on my first visit that it was most likely to be cancer, but I still had to wait for the results of my biopsy to confirm this. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer, 9 and 10 years ago. I had the same experience on both occasions.

This will be a worrying week for you until you get your results back, but I hope that your results are not as dire as you're expecting.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

am I over worrying and thinking that I’m only going to have five more years to live ? I keep reading things on the internet I can’t seem to stop myself I’m also due to go on holiday on the 14 th June do you think this is going to stop me goin my family will be so upset 

Hi Bjhope,

The way you are thinking is perfectly normal. There are so many unknowns at this stage and, you cannot really make any plans until after you get your results back. You can discuss your planned holiday with your consultant, when you go back for your results next week.

Try your best to stay away from the internet. You don't know your diagnosis yet, so cannot compare with anything written there. We all naturally tend to think the worst, but this seldom turns out to be the case.

I hope that you don't have to cancel your holiday, but I am sure that your familly will fully understand if you need to.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine,

Thank you for your thread, this has reassured me as much as it can with your comment.

I had my consultation on Tue(3 days ago)mammogramme,ultrasound and biopsies and was told by the consultant sonographer and the consultant that I would be require treatment and would meet the cancer team and specalist nurse next Wednesday despite I had not had my biopsy results. I was in shock that it was all arranged so quickly without the results.

Am slowly getting used to the news and worrying at what stage it could be?

Kind regards.

Millie08

Hi Millie,

Welcome to the forum. I am glad to hear that you have had some reassurance from reading this thread. Sometimes your consultant will be pretty sure that you need treatment, even before they get the results of your tests. This happened to me too. I expect that when someone is dealing with cancer day in day out, it must almost become second nature to know which are cancerous and which are benign. Still, you cannot be sure until you get your results on Wednesday. They will tell you then what type of breast cancer you have and what grade it is.

Don't be phased by the speed with which everything happens at this stage. This is perfectly normal. Try to keep yourself busy this week to distract yourself from the wait.

Can you bring someone with you to your appointment? It is always a good idea to do this, especially when you are going for results. If you have any questions for the consultant, jot them down. This way you won't forget to ask them in the heat of the moment.

Do please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

I shall be thinking of you on Wednesday and am keeping my fingers crossed.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello Jolamine,

Thank you, i have bought a note book with all my dates when i had my mammograms and joted down the questions i want to ask. 

My partner will be with me(though how much he'll retain am not sure as he's beside himself).

Yes i will keep you updated as i how i get on. Once again thank you. 

I hope you're on the road to recovery yourself. 

Best wishes 

Millie08

Hi Millie,

I am glad to hear that your partner will be with you. It makes such a diference to have someone there, especially if it turns out to be bad news. You will find it useful to have a list of any questions you wish to put to the consultant.

I am keeping well at present with my breast cancer. I go back to see the plastic surgeon for review of 2 melanoma sites on Tuesday. Both were clear on biopsy, so I'm hoping that it will still be good news.

I shall be thinking of you on Wednesday and, hope that it all goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I i Jolamine,

Good luck for Tuesday I'll be thinking of you too, keep me posted. 

All the best

Millie 08.

Xx

Hi my doctor didn't have any idea what was wrong with me so sent me to specialist who sent me for alot of blood tests when results came back he told me it looks like cancer but will send for scans and biopsy, scans confirmed cancer but I still had biopsies even though no nead really,, most specialist know what to look for, in blood or scans, but it doesn't heart to make sure,, that was over three years ago I'm non curable but it's manageable, I'm still fighting,

Billy 

Hi my doctor didn't have any idea what was wrong with me so sent me to specialist who sent me for alot of blood tests when results came back he told me it looks like cancer but will send for scans and biopsy, scans confirmed cancer but I still had biopsies even though no nead really,, most specialist know what to look for, in blood or scans, but it doesn't heart to make sure,, that was over three years ago I'm non curable but it's manageable, I'm still fighting,

Billy 

Hello, am sorry to hear its not cureable. I had my results today and i have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, luckily it hasn't affected the lymph nodes and will start chemotherapy. Wishing you all the best.