Thank you! I had biopsies taken today and am obviously worried. I have an appt on Thursday for the results. 

Hi Ratbagtazbag,

Welcome to our forum. This is always a worrying time when there are so many unknowns. Are you taking someone with you to your appointment on Thursday. I would strongly advise you to do so.

I hope that all turns out well for you on Thursday and that nothing untoward is found. Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine

Thank you so much for your reply. My Mum died a year ago on Friday from breast cancer (and it's 2 years ago for my Anutie) so I am really struggling with grief and I remember going with my Mum to her appointments and now am worrying that it will be me now. 
I am so lucky to have a very supportive hubby who was with me yesterday and will be coming to my appointment on Thursday. 
I was supposed to be travelling up to stay with my sister on Thursday to remember my Mum and will have to go up the following day now. I was hoping to not have to tell her about this but will now as she will question the change of plan. 
 
I am slightly relieved to see all the things going through my mind are similar to others and it's probably best to try and keep busy. I am at work on Monday and Uni on Tuesday and Wednesday so that will take my mind off it as much as possible. 
Best wishes 

x x x 
 

Hello everyone,

I am new here and wish I had found this site before, I was diagnosed with breast cancer last November purely out of the blue, I was in A&E on another matter and and felt a lump on my breast, and was sent to the breast clinic for investigation

Went through the procedure of mammogram, biopsy and then the bad news, was given the options, lumpectomy, mastectomy etc, decided on mastectomy, I was glad that all happened in a day as I wouldnt have wanted to go away without the final result and spend time wondering.

Had my op on 19th of December and got the all clear on the 13th of Feb, because I had the mastectomy they were able to remove 4 lymph nodes too which all tested clear at the time so dont despair if your diagnosis is new, stay strong and be gratefull we have a fantasic NHS

Hi Ratbagtazbag,

You really are going through it aren't you?  I's no wonder you are scared when you have lost your mum and your aunt so recently. I lost both parents, several relatives and close friends to cancer, but my mum died 10 years before I was diagnosed.

If you have already been through all this with your mum , you will know that the outcome will depend upon the type and grade of breast cancer.It is unfortunate that your results consultation has collided with the visit to your sister. Still, it sounds as if you will still be together for Friday, the anniversary of your mum's passing. Try to be as positive as you can when telling your sister. This will make it easier for her to cope with your diagnosis.

You are right. It is alway a good idea to distract yourself from the wait by keeping busy. This doesn't always have to be with work - take yourself to the theatre, the pictures, to visit friends, etc. Steer clear of consulting Dr Google, as this will only serve to scare you even further.

This is a particularly worrying time and you will find that your emotions are all over the place. You may also be prone to crying a lot. These are unfortunately, all 'par for the course'. Once you have got your results, you will feel better regardless of the outcome.

I am hoping and praying for a good outcome for you on Thursday.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Limey,

Welcome to our forum.

I know that the outcome of your hospital visit wasn't good, but in some ways you were lucky. First of all you were fortunate that it was picked up when you were attending for a different matter, so you have caught it earlier than you would have done otherwise. You were also fortunate to get everything seen to in a day. We all find the waiting in the early days tortuous and each day seems like a week.The fact that your lymph nodes were clear too is good news. Do you know what type, grade and stage of breast cancer you have?

Did you have any post-op treatment and, are you taking any medication now? I agree, we are so fortunate to have a NHS which is second to none and miraculously, all still free of charge.

I hope that things continue to go well for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Limey,

Welcome to our forum.

I know that the outcome of your hospital visit wasn't good, but in some ways you were lucky. First of all you were fortunate that it was picked up when you were attending for a different matter, so you have caught it earlier than you would have done otherwise. You were also fortunate to get everything seen to in a day. We all find the waiting in the early days tortuous and each day seems like a week.The fact that your lymph nodes were clear too is good news. Do you know what type, grade and stage of breast cancer you have?

Did you have any post-op treatment and, are you taking any medication now? I agree, we are so fortunate to have a NHS which is second to none and miraculously, all still free of charge.

I hope that things continue to go well for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine

I did reply to this post but I think there was some kind of error because I cant find it now.

No I dont know what type of cancer it was, I probably was too stunned to follow the conversation at the time, however having seen the oncologist recently I dont need to have chemo/radiotherapy (which was good news) there was some medication on offer but with side effects which I declined and he didn't press the matter.

My stomach problem is still being investigated and I have to go for a CT scan in 2 weeks time, fingers crossed, I will let you know how I get on.

Regards Limey

Hi Jolamine,

I have found out which kind of cancer....Type Invasive Ductal...Grade 3...... Size 23mm.....Lymph nodes normal

Best wishes

Limey

Hi Limey,

I'm glad to hear that you now know a little more about the type and grade of cancer you have. This should be handy to know whenever you are asked about your medical history. I am glad to hear that your lymph nodes were clear. This is always good news, as it means that there is no spread.

The fact that you had a mastectomy means that you have taken away as much as possible and, was possibly the reason that you didn't need radiotherapy or chemo.  I was the same when I had my bilateral mastectomy 9 years ago. I was told that I didn't need radiotherapy or chemotherapy either, but I did take Letrozole for 6 years after that. I finished taking this 3 years ago.

You must be coming up to the time for your CT scan soon. I hope that this goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx