Hi Gillian,  

I completely understand how you're feeling, it's a really scary time and the waiting and not knowing is so hard but try and stay as calm and positive as you can until you know the outcome and I hope it'll be a very good one for you! Is your next appointment for another mammogram?

I had a ct scan in July 2018 which showed lumps on my breast and the waiting for my follow up appointment seemed like forever but I'm sure they'll let you know as much as they can as soon as possible like mine did and they were so thorough I can't fault them. 

Take care and fingers crossed for you  

Tracy 

Hi Gillian

This is an awful time for you and the waiting for results/tests etc is the worst. I was actually seen within 7 days as I opted to go to a hospital that was further away,not sure if this is an option for you ? I was a blubbering mess from time I found the lump and could not summon any positivity. Unfortunately mine was diagnosed as breast cancer, but not at the initial meeting,so be prepared not to know for certain at your next appointment. As advised your emotions are completely normal, I worked as much as possible and really recommend mindless tv box sets or soaps ( be careful of story lines involved though my friends were fab at this stage and pre warned me to stay away from certain programs ) 

I am keeping my fingers crossed that you are ok and it is nothing serious, but just in case it is what we all fear, I am 2.5 years post now so still here and fighting fit ... Seriously the NHS are fab and cannot rate them enough, they carry you through the whole process. Always here for any advice you need.

Loads of love am thinking of you.

Claire

Hi Gillian, 

How are you getting on? 

I have just come across this thread and I feel exactly the same as you. My appointment is on tuesday and I’m going alone.

I have a 2cm lump in my right breast, but when seeing my GP she said to me that “breast cancer is one of the best cancers to have” - could she already know it’s cancer?!?

Since  my referral I’ve also had a raised vein in my left breast nipple which is sensitive / painful to the touch and a change in pigment in the area which is worrying me as well. 

I have two small children and I’m petrified for them.

Any advice anyone can give would be gratefully received.

Hi Lincolngirl,

Welcome to the forum,

You were wondering why your GP said that "breast cancer is one of the best cancers to have". This is because on the whole it has one of the best outcomes of all the cancers. Whereas many used to die from it, many are now living with breast cancer.

Another fact which might help to ease your mind is that only 1 person out of 10 who is referred to the breast clinic turns out to have cancer.

Here's hoping that you are one of the lucky 9. I hope that all goes well for you on Tuesday. If you have to go back for results the following week, do you have someone you can bring with you to your appointment? If so, I would strongly advise that you do this.

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

I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 9 years and, hope to be here for many more years to come.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello, what a horrible response from your ex....

whats the next step? Biopsy? I went the NHS path and couldn't be happier with how I was/ am treated.......I am now currently going through chemo.....got 4 more rounds to do..

i wish you all the very best with which ever path you take....let us know what happens? Xxxx

Hi there,

Welcome to our community. I am sorry to hear about your findings. Like Marlyn, I have gone down the NHS route and, to be honest, I cannot fault it. I was first seen within the 2 week referral time scale.  I had had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the last 9 years and, on both occasions I had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy there and then. My surgeon told me at my first appointment that he strongly suspected that I had cancer. He ran some additional tests within the next few weeks and I then had surgery. 2 weeks after surgery I had my pathology results back.

If money is tight for you as a single parent,might be a better option? The other way is to go private for your tests, but to have any treatment in the NHS, as this is where your costs really rack up.

Your ex sounds like a right charmer - if this is his attitude, I can see why he is your ex!

Are you a doctor? If not, you might be best leaving the decision about what tests you need to your consultant, as different types of breast cancer will need different types of tests.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Gillian

I’m currently waiting for an appointment with the breast clinic after I found a lump in my right breast last week. Currently driving myself frantic with worry and also feel quite alone as I’m “only” waiting at the moment and don’t want to burden anyone with my stress and worry.

How did  you find the whole experience? And also hope you had a good outcome. Please keep us updated. 

Im finding this forum is my saving grace right now xxx

hi 

it’s a scary time waiting but make sure you are seen in the two week time frame x I’m in round 2 of chemo now after finding lump on 28th Dec . It spread to a couple of lymph nodes and affected a 5cm radium of tissue. Aggressive *** but treatable x I will be having a double mastectomy sometime this summer. Chemo isn’t as bad as I thought up to now and it’s every three weeks. One more round of the current meds and then three more rounds of different meds x been hard this past week as my daughter had to stay with her dad as she’s got a cold x 15 and not happy lol but she knows the infection risks . I’ve used the cold cap these two sessions and it’s a wierd thing. Still got my hair tho lots of strands coming out . Not sure I want to use it again! 

Let me know how you get on xx lots of good support here xxx 

Hi Marie,

I am so sorry to hear about your breast lump and the worry that it is causing you. We all tend to overthink things at first and scare ourselves stiff.  Try your best not to consult 'Dr Google', as much of this information is out of date, poorly researched and spectacular. You will usually get your clinic appointment within 1-2 weeks.

We all tend to panic and think the worst at this stage. It is a scary time waiting for results, but it gets easier once you get a diagnosis. If diagnosed, you will need someone who you can talk to openly. You may even find it helpful to have someone with you when you return for your results.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx