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

Thank you Jolamine for such a lovely reply. I have just spoken to my sister and she is visiting me now. It will be nice to have some more support whatever the outcome. X x x 

Hi,

I am so glad that you have told your sister and, that she is with you now. I have been totally honest with my entire family since my diagnosis and the support that I have received from family and friends has been what has got me through this nightmare. Telling your sister at this stage is good as she will not be upset at being left out of things and will feel more involved in your fight against this disease.

 I sincerely hope that all goes well for you on Thursday.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi all, 

J\ust generally adding to this thread because I hoped it would be better news for some and I am up and down with all of you as you find out results.

My biopsies have had to be repeated because they don't believe my little rock (3.5cm x 2.5cm) is actually formed of normal breast tissue. It's apparently a thing that you can miss the lump during biopsy and hit normal breast tissue - I nearly didn't believe that until I had a nurse friend confirm it. The only good news is my lymph nodes are clear, but I don't think they believe that either. 

I am going Monday to get the results because they are convinved its cancer so they think they will be telling me the type and stage but the growth results will take a while longer. Meantime I had to have a CT scan on Thursday and the person who writes the report was there waiting for me to get done so he could write it up for clinic. 

I am trying to stay positive - it's not cancer til they tell me and right now my lymph nodes are clear and my last biopsy showed normal breast tissue. I have to say the summons for the smear test came this morning and I was ready to lash it though. 

G x

Hi Gistaline,

I am sorry to hear that your biopsies had to be repeated, but they are as well to check that they haven't missed anything.

The fact that your lymph nodes are clear is good news and, I sincerely hope that the rest of your breast tissue remains clear when you get your results on Monday. I am sure that all you needed this morning was your invitation for a smear test. I hope that you are bringing someone with you to your appointment on Monday. It is always a good idea to do this.

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, less than 24 hours to go now 

G x

Hi Gistaline,

Not long now.

Fingers crossed for a good result.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I hope all goes well tomorrow x

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 Limey,

You might find it helpful to know your grade and type of cancer if you are ever asked for a medical history. You could wait and ask your consultant or oncologist, or phone your breast care nurse to find out. You are not alone in finding it difficult to take in all the information you were given. This is why it is always a good idea to take someone with you, especially when you are going for results.

I am glad to hear that you need no further treatment. The decision not to take any further medication is solely yours to take and, I'm glad to hear that your oncologist didn't put any pressure on you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Limey,

You might find it helpful to know your grade and type of cancer if you are ever asked for a medical history. You could wait and ask your consultant or oncologist, or phone your breast care nurse to find out. You are not alone in finding it difficult to take in all the information you were given. This is why it is always a good idea to take someone with you, especially when you are going for results.

I am glad to hear that you need no further treatment. The decision not to take any further medication is solely yours to take and, I'm glad to hear that your oncologist didn't put any pressure on you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx