I was in a very similar situation just days before Christmas, I was given the news I need a hospital visit after my first mammogram, a further scan showed a solid lump and a biopsy was taken within minutes, this was a total shock, and I left the hospital terrified.

The next week was so worrying, and if my friend hadn't come with me I don't know how I would have coped with going for the results.

I was told I have a Phyllodes tumor, I was told they think it is benign and was booked in for surgery on 3rd of Jan... scared again as never had an opperation.

All done now and waiting for reults of op, 2 days to go... still scared although I should be releived it could be so much worse and feel stupid for being so worried.

I wish all the ladies on this site well with their treatment and thank them for sharing their experiences as it has helped me cope x

Hi Weewitchie,

A warm welcome to our forum.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I am glad to hear that you have had your surgery and are now waiting for the pathology results. It is always a scary time waiting for results and you are certainly not stupid. Nearly all of us find our emotions are all over the place at this stage.

Fortunately, you don't have much longer to wait now.

I'll be thinking of you on Thursday and, hope that you are bringing someone with you to your appointment again.

Please update us when you get your results.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Good news !!

The results were benign and I don't need to go back for a year, just to check not grown back.

So relieved...

I hope everyone reading this gets some hope that not all lumps are going to result in more treatment.

The surgery is nothing to fear, thanks to the team at St Helens Hospital and all their care.

How do you thank these people they are worth their weight in gold...

All my wishes are for everyone else, I hope all goes well, I will keep looking to see how everyone gets on...

Thank you once again for your support XXX

Great news so pleased  for you! Does take a while to sink in! Enjoy celebrating you deserve it x 

Hi Weewitchie,

This is fantastic news.

Now, here's hoping that all stays well for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you, will stay positive and be thankful, and use this experience to move forward...

Take care x

Thank you Jolamine

I hope your results come through clear and you remain well.

Good luck and take care x

Brilliant news! So pleased for you. Phew! 

Take care. 

C x

Hi Harvell

Thank you, it has helped so much having support, I'll be pleased if this reassures all the other people in the same position, waiting for results.

Best wishes Em x

That’s great news, you can finally relax and have a great weekend so pleased for you xx

Thank you, I will finally get some sleep I hope :)

Have a great weekend !! xx

Hi there,I was at the hospital yesterday and I am awaiting biopsy results. When you had your mammogram,ultrasound and biopsy done did you see the doctor bc nurse and consultant afterwards? I am out of my mind with worry. The bc nurse gave a 4 week sick note too. The doctor initially thought it was a cyst but mammogram and ultrasound confirmed it was a lump. How did your visit go there,so glad you got good news xx

Hi there,I was at the hospital yesterday and I am awaiting biopsy results. When you had your mammogram,ultrasound and biopsy done did you see the doctor bc nurse and consultant afterwards? I am out of my mind with worry. The bc nurse gave a 4 week sick note too. The doctor initially thought it was a cyst but mammogram and ultrasound confirmed it was a lump. How did your visit go there,so glad you got good news xx

Hi Jane 

I’m so sorry that you’re going through this it’s awful and I think we all automatically think it’s going to be the worst. After the mammogram, scan and biopsy I was taken into the family room with the doctor and bcn and told it didn’t look good as the lump was very concerning but they wouldn’t know until the biopsy results came back. I was in tears convinced they were trying to tell me it was cancer and after the doctor left the room the bcn stayed with me for any questions.

Looking back this may be standard procedure when they can’t give you the all clear but it is very scary. I found the waiting the hardest part, convincing myself of terrible things and feeling in total limbo unable to think about anything else. Can you remember what they said to you and how long before results? There’s lots of lovely ladies on here that have come through the worst results and you will get lots of great advice.

wishing you all the luck please let us know how you get on xx

Thanks for replying Sazcop, I will let you know how I get on. Can anyone help me here,I had lymph node biopsy too,why did they do that,was something seen in scan? This is all freaking me out,I was too shocked to ask questions yesterday,and too scared to call nurse today.

Hi Jane

All  the tests are done including lymph node biopsy to give the doctors the best possible picture of what is going on. Take comfort from the knowledge that they are being very thorough. The waiting is the hard part and you will feel better once you know exactly what you are dealing with. We are here to support you too. It's normal to feel scared! 

C x

Thanks Harvell what a brilliant site,so comforting have someone who knows exactly how you feel xx

Hi Jane,

What you describe is typical of a first hospital visit. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer and on both occasions, I saw the consultant, had the 3 tests and was then brought back to see the consultant and breast care nurse.

I am sorry to hear that they found a lump and not the cyst your doctor initially expected. This is still not the end. Only 1 person in 10 who are referred to the breast clinic turn out to have cancer.

Have they given you an appointment to get your results yet?

I sincerely hope that it all turns out well. Please let us know how you get on, Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jane

I was given the ultrasound as a lump was found in my left breast on my first mammogram, the person doing the scan checked my under arm as well.  Then after saying this is a solid lump not a cyst a few minutes later about 4 biopsys were taken and I was told they had no way of knowing what the outcome may be until the results came back, even though I questioned them.

The appointment to go back was a week later and I was terrified  so I know how you feel.  Everyone was either telling me I'd be fine or telling me stories about their friends illnesses - none of which helps when even the doctors don't know yet what it may be.

I'm self employed so I wasn't given a sick note, so I don't know if that is just standard procedure.

I was lucky that I was told in the end it was a benign tumor and although I needed surgery straight away, I was still relieved.

I hope you get a good result, and wish you well at this worrying time

Let us know how you get on xx

Hi all off for my biopsy results this afternoon and I am absolutely terrified! I just feel so negative about it all.can you keep your fingers crossed for me please,need all positive vibes I can get xxx

How did you get on this afternoon?? X 

Hi Jane

How did your appointment go, I hope you are ok xx

Emma