Hi Ase,

I am so sorry to hear about your worries.

Waiting for results is always scary. Can you bring someone with you to your results appointment? It is always helpful to bring someone with you to all of your consultations because it is all too easy for us to forget what is said when you are so stressed. Another good idea is to draw up a list of questions before each appointment.

I hope that all goes well for you on 13th. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine

Thank you for replying and your advice. it’s such a scary time. My friend and eldest daughter are coming with me on 13th for the results. I just hope the next few days go quickly as my anxiety is through the roof. found a lump 10 years ago and it was nothing so was fully expecting them to say the same again! 

I hope all is well with you now? 

I will let you know how I get on.

Alison xx

HI Alison,

I am glad to hear that your friend and one of your daughters are going with you.Try to keep yourself as busy as you can over the weekend. It doesn't have to be work related. Why not have a day out somewhere? Try your best to stay away from Dr Google.

I sincerely hope that the outcome on 13th is the same as it was 10 years ago.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi there,

I just wondered if you got your results back? sorry I know I am a little late but my mum is going through the same thing as you right now and as her daughter, I am going out if my mind with worry, assuming the worst. They said there is a chance it could be cancer as it looks very abnormal but he said it could also be nothing to worry about. We get the results Wednesday, after a very long 1-week wait. I'm terrified so trying to talk to other women about their experiences. They said if it is cancerous, it is very small which is good. Any help would be appreciated and I hope your results where all fine. P.S. Google is the worst! I must have looked through every website on the first page of typing breast cancer and gone through every scenario possible in my head 

Rebecca xx

Hi Rebecca

I’m so sorry to hear that you and your mum are having to go through this. The waiting is the absolute worst thing. I remember it being such a scary time. 

Unfortunately I didn’t get the best news. I ended up having to have a mastectomy with an immediate reconstruction. My lump was very small, but I had to have a mastectomy as I also had a large area of DCIS. Thankfully my lymph nodes were clear, so other than Tamoxifen for 5 years I haven’t had to have any further treatment and a year down the line I feel great. 

I really hope you get good news on Wednesday and if you need to chat please feel free to contact me.

Alison x

Oh no I'm so sorry Alison. But I'm so glad they was able to treat you and sort it out. So are you cured now? but just taking the tablets to keep it away? Also do they give you regular check ups? 

Thankyou so much, I'm really scared and I just cant stop worrying but I know there is so much they can do now with the advanced treatment they have so I'm trying not to worry too much. Fingers crossed everything is fine Thankyou for your help your so kind. 

Rebecca x 

Hi Dippydoo,

I am so sorry to hear that you and your mum are going through this just now. Unfortunately, cancer doesn't just affect the person who has it. It affects their families as well.

I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer 21 years ago. She had primary breast cancer for 12 years before it metastasised into her liver, lungs, brain and bone. I have had 2 bouts myself, the first was 10 years ago and the second was 9. There may have only been 10 years between my mum's passing and being diagnosed myself, but the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare that I have received bears no resemblance to what she had. More people than ever are now living with breast cancer instead of dying with it.

We all tend to assume the worst at this stage, but fortunately, this seldom turns out to be the case. There are so many unknowns at the moment that it will be really scary for you both. There are various factors that will influence how effective any treatment will be for your mum. There are a number of different types of breast cancer and, some cancers are more aggressive than others. The grade of cancer will help to tell you how advanced her cancer is. This is usually graded from 1-4, with 4 being the highest. Some people have hormone receptive cancer. This will respond to Hormone treatment.

It is reassuring that her lump is small, as the larger it is the more problematic it can be. Of all the people referred to the breast clinic only 1 person out of 8 tends to get a positive diagnosis, so here's hoping that your mum is one of the lucky ones!

Do please keep in touch and let us know how she gets on on Wednesday. We are always here for both of you.

I shall be thinking of you on Wednesday and hoping and praying for a good result.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I know just how you're feeling, it's an awful thing to have to go through but stay positive. I went through this 10 years ago too in the other breast and it turned out to be nothing to worry about.

Yes... touch wood I'm ok now. I had my yearly mammogram a couple of weeks ago and all fine and I see the breast surgeon every 6 months and as mine was hormone responsive I take the tablets to prevent it coming back.

Everything crossed for you tomorrow xx

Hi Everyone,

We went for the results and unfortunately my mum has got stage 1 breast cancer. It is invasive ductal carcinoma, the doctor said it's very curable which is great news. They are going to do a lumpectomy and some radiotherapy & then she will have tablets for 5 years to keep it away as my mums was also hormone receptive. Then she should be fine! They said the cancer is very slow growing and is only about 1cm or even less! They said in 1 year it would have only grown about 2mm. Which is really good. She will have the surgery in about 3/4 weeks. I was really upset when we found out and couldn't stop crying. I'm the same today but not as bad as I'm trying to stay positive knowing its curable and she will be ok. But I just never thought I would have to hear those words about any of my family especially my mum. My mum seems to be coping well and isnt upset, she said she is happy knowing they can cure it. But I just keep looking at her and thinking "I cant believe she has got cancer". Its just horrible. But I'm sure she will be fine. Thankyou for your support and comments so far. I really appreciate it. If anyone has any advice or has similar experiences please comment it would help me alot. 

Lots of love

Rebecca

Hi Alison

I really hope you don't mind me jumping on this thread but just wonder if you could tell me a bit about the mastcetomy please?  I was diagnosed with BC on 19th Sept and had lumpectomy and lymph node removal on 1st Oct.  There have been a few hiccups since then and upon going to hear the results of the operation, I was told the cancer had spread and I need a mastectomy.  Until the problems I am experiencing are sorted I now have to wait for the operation.  I wonder, did you have a partial and reconstruction at the same time?  How did you feel after the operation and the days that followed.?

I guess I'm just asking for any advice you can give Alison as I'm not sure what to expect and if I am completely honest, I'm scared to google.

Sorry to trouble you

Rosie