Core biopsy results

Hi, I’m going out of my mind with worry waiting on my results for a core biopsy. I was hoping maybe someone who has been in the same situation can give me some advice. I found a lump a few months ago that was painful in and around the time my period was due so I just thought it was a cyst. But it was painful when my period wasn’t due this month so I made an appointment with the doctor to get it checked. She made an urgent referral for the breast clinic for me seeing as there is family history of breast cancer.  I went for the mammogram last week and they also gave me an ultrasound afterwards, the Doctor performing the ultrasound then took  a core biopsy and another biopsy from my armpit. The ultrasound showed up more than one lump. I waited to see the doctor afterwards and she said the first results of the biopsy were through and showed abnormal cells, that further tests had to be run on the biopsy and another appointment was made for me to come and get the results on the first of May. I am getting more worried and driving myself crazy. Does abnormal cells mean cancer? 

  • Hi,

    Just thought I would update.. So managed to get a private appointment last night and consultant would be discussing MRI today. He called me this afternoon to say nodes look clear which is good, but other areas have highlighted, not just in the breast with lump but also other side Now I am going out of my mind with worry.

    He did say that more often than not in young women it does highlight every nodule in there which doesn’t necessarily mean cancer, but now I have to wait until Thursday for more ultrasounds. The thing that worries me is MRI is the clearest, so how will they ever truly know? I’m feeling like just asking for double mastectomy to put my mind at rest.

    Nikki

  • Oh Nikki

    Dont jump ahead in a panic. We all need to hold in there, and stop thinking the very worst until everything has been properly confirmed. 

    Im the same . I’m planning what to do when they tell me I have Brest cancer, and havnt even had my biopsy results yet. 

    Lets hang in there and see exactly what our tests reveal. 

    I actually asked about going private but was told that there’s still as much waiting to do. 

    Its so hard, I bet we’ve cried buckets between us, and are in a total blur, but we are women don’t forget, and we are strong. 

    Gosh,this doesnt even sound like me. I’m the one who was a total mess when I first joined this group. Shows how it helps to talk to another in the same position. 

    Im thinking of you, 

    take care.

    sudi xxxx

  • Hi ladies

    sorry it’s taken me a while to get back to you, my children are all off school atm and have been keeping me busy. Which is good at this point in time lol. 

    Nikki I am so sorry to hear that you still don’t have a definite answer but you are right in being relieved that your nodes are clear, that can only be a very good sign. Sudi your advice was on point, and this forum does help get your head straight a bit. I’m preparing myself for the worst and hoping for the best. My friend has a high position working in breast and ovarian cancer research and she had a chat with me. The treatments that  are out there have brilliant success rates and the testing they can do now are very advanced, doctors tend to be over cautious in every situation which can lead to an extra worry for the patient but can only be a good thing in the long run. 

    I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers, when I am saying my mantra “it will all be ok” I am thinking  of not just myself .

     

    seana x 

  • HI

    i was told too that that they diver on the side of caution, and set the tests  high. 

    Take care everyone

    sudi 

    xxxx

  • Good morning Sudi,

    i just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you today and hope you get good results. 

    Seana xx

  • Hi

    my biopsy result wasn’t clear so I’ve had to have another today.... the vacume one this time. I’m all bruised and have to wait another week for a result.

    take care

    sudi

    xxx