Hi 

i have puckering on my breast and two lumps found. 

I have been referred and have my appointment in a week Monday. 

I have no idea what to expect as the letter doesn’t explain anything. 

I’m not sure how I’m feeling about it one minute I’m ok and the next I can’t breathe. My mum has breast cancer at 47 and my mums sister at 38 they are both still here so I know the treatments can work if it is.

I’m wondering if anyone has had puckering with lumps and it is a cyst. My mum is just acting as if I was diagnosed with cancer already. I don’t what to think or expect.

sorry this doesn’t even make any sense does it 

Hi Mrsh,

Welcome to our forum.

I am so sorry to hear about your puckering and your mixed emotions. This is perfectly normal - most of us experience this while waiting for a diagnosis. 

I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer - 1 ten years ago and another the following year. My mum had breast cancer too.

You are fortunate in that you have seen for yourself how much treatments have changed from your mum 's experience and that of your aunt. 

Your first visit at the breast clinic will involve a chat with your consultant about your symptoms, then a physical examination. This can be followed by a mammogram and/or an ultrasound (depending upon your age), then possibly a biopsy.

It normally takes about a week to get the results back and it is usually a good idea to take someone with you  when you return for these. It can also be helpful to draw up a list of questions for each appointment.

I do hope that your results are favourable. Do please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind Regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Laur,

I am sorry to hear about your symptoms, but you are just as well to get them checked out. Don’t panic about how quickly your appointment for the breast clinic has come through. Most of us are seen within a maximum of two weeks from referral, so there is nothing untoward in being seen so quickly.

We all tend to panic at this stage, as there are so many uncertainties. Even if you get told the worst, you will find it easier to deal with once you know exactly what you are dealing with. Having said this, I sincerely hope that you get better news. Only 1 person in 10 referred to the clinic will turn out to have breast cancer, so here’s hoping that you are one of the lucky 9!

It is particularly scary when you have a young family relying on you for everything. Fortunately, not all breast cancers are such bad news as they used to be. Many are treatable, especially if they are caught early enough. I myself, have had 2 bouts in the past 10 years.

I am glad to hear that your husband is being so supportive. It is so much easier for both of you when you fight this together and, can be totally open with one another about your feelings.

One good thing about your appointment coming through so quickly is that you have less time to wait – this has to be a bonus!

Please keep in touch. We are always here for you.

I’ll have my fingers crossed for you on Tuesday.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

hi Laur

i’ve only just seen your message. It is scary and the wait is awful. 

I had my appointment on Monday, they did an ultrasound then mammogram and biopsy. They said that the puckering didn’t look suspicious on my scan and mammogram but they were worried about the lump. I’m having to wait till the 25th July for my results and the consultant said I may have to have more tests done on that day. 

This has thrown me as I’m still not sure what’s happening. They still can’t tell me whether it’s cancer or not.

I do hope you manage to get answers quickly. Always here if you want to chat. 

MrsH

Hi MrsH,

Most of us expect to get an instantaneous diagnosis on our first visit to the breast clinic, but this seldom happens, so please try not to be too disappointed. Most go down the same route as you – mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy and, then have to wait 1-2 weeks for the results of these tests.

Depending on the type and grade of cancer, further tests may be needed at that time, although some are fortunate enough to be discharged at this stage, due to having a benign diagnosis. I agree that the waiting time is pure torture. Try to keep yourself as busy as you can to distract yourself from the wait. This doesn’t always have to be hard work, try some more pleasurable pursuits too.

I shall be thinking of you on 25th and, hope that it all goes well.

Don’t forget to let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Oh dear so more waiting for you ??? At least they are looking in too it properly hun. Thank you for replying I just find it hard to talk to anyone close as I dont want them realising how worried I am . I really hope all is ok for you will be thinking off you and same if you wanna vent am here x

I no I dont think I could wait longer I feel sick with nerves thank you for your message of reassurance and kind words 

Laura xx

Hi

I’ve been trying to keep busy Jolamine, although it’s hard. I have a hen party on Saturday we are going to goApe, not sure how I’ll get on I hate heights but thought it would distract me.

My boob still hurts from the biopsy. I was kinda hoping that would have passed by now so I wouldn’t have the reminder constantly. 

How are you feeling Laura? 

I’m the same with talking to people. There is less than a handful of people who know but whenever I talk to them I just brush it off and say it’s nothing. Whereas inside my I’m feel I’m going crazy. 

Hxx

Hello, 

I went to my GP last Thursday with left lumpy breast and she referred me to the breast clinic, appt was today (Tuesday) so it was very quick! I had an examination and she said I had two lumps close together and now I’m a totally freaking out! She said I will need an ultrasound and biopsy, do you know how quickly appt will come through? Supposed to be going away on hols for 12 days from 28th July just know I’ll be worrying the whole time waiting for results! 

Any advice is welcomed! 

Laura. Xxx