Ultrasound "50/50" and breast biopsy Monday.

Hi,

like a lot of people here I am quitely losing my mind with not knowing what is wrong with me and how lon i'll be in limbo like this for. But I have 3 kids to keep it toether for.

 

2 weeks ago I found a lump (which I now know measures 12mm) in my breast. It is tender to the touch and i am 'aware' of it at all times if that makes sense. In a panic I booked a private breast screening so as to try and get some answers sooner.

Well it went from 'this feels like nothing to worry about' at the initial feel around, to the sonographer saying it could be a lymphoadenoma but on a scale from 1 (nothing at all) to 5 (worst case scenario) I was a 'solid 3'. I'm 41 by the way.

 

So that's 50/50 right? Biopsy monday. I'm a wreck. I don't know what to do with myself. Anoyone else been through similar?

 

AJ x

  • Hello AJ,

    I can imagine it has been a particularly stressful weekend for you and I just wanted you to know we are thinking of you as you are having the biopsy tomorrow. 

    I hope it goes well and that you won't have to wait too long for results.  Hopefully others will be along soon who have been through all this before to share their experiences with you. 

    Do come back and update us if you can. We'll be keeping everything crossed for you tomorrow. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Than you so much.

    I had a core biopsy this morning. The sonographer said she expected it would come back as being a fibroadenoma but you can just never be sure. That did give me comfort that it wasn't definitely going to be bad news.

    I will get results by post within about 2 weeks. She did tell me that if it was bad news then I would get told to come in so I guess we'll see.

    I do feel a weight lifted having got the ball rolling though.

    Thans agian x

  • Well I just rang up to see if there's any update and the secratary said my results were on the 'consultant's shelf' for them to discuss and she couldn't tell me anything over the phone.

     

    Of course I am reading into this that it's the worst news and they have to call me in to tell me. 

     

    Has anyone else had this lingo said to them and have it turn out ok. I'm beside myself.

    Thanks x

  • Hello!

    Ive been in your position recently and it’s very worrying isn’t it. You’ve done the right thing coming to this group,everyone is very friendly and helpful and there is always someone to talk to,even into the small hours. 

    Please try not to worry. 12 days ago I had a mammogram,scan and 3 biopsies taken from a lump in my breast. The consultant told me it was very likely a Fibroadenoma but obviously the biopsy would confirm this. You can imagine my horror when they rang me yesterday and asked me to come back in on Friday! Me being me, I instantly went into panic mode! After listening to the nurse though,my lump is benign but is a fibromatosis which is very rare apparently. I guess what I’m trying to say is don’t fear the worse even if you do get called back in.

    Also-don’t go on google! It will only cause you more stress,upset and worry! If you do feel down or just need a chat then come to this group. It’s been my life saver the past few weeks.

    Good luck and do let us know how you get on

    Marie xxxx

  • Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! It does help to hear positive stories. Whatever the outcome it keeps me sane-ish in the meantime. xx

     

  • You’re very welcome!

    I felt as if I was the only one worrying when I first got referred and then I found this group and it’s been such a help. 

    Marie xxx

  • I know, my ex husband is paying it very cool and  I told my mum on the day I had my biopsy as I came over all confident that it was fine but now I'm *** myself x

  • Hello!

    How are you feeling today?

    Sorry for the delay in reply but I’ve been working night shift.

    Did you hear anything with regards to your biopsy? 

    Try to keep busy,even If it’s cleaning the house:-) I hope you hear soon.

    Marie xxx

     

  • Still no news, had a couple of results days. Might ring again if there is nothing in tomorrow's post., 

    Thanks for asking xx

  • i just rang as I was getting impatient... I'm so lucky, my lump was a fibroadenoma. I thank everyone for their support xx