hi

I am 42 and was referred as a result of a self exam. A nurse examined me and asked me what was concerned about, I then had a mammogram, then an ultrasound, and they told me at that point they were concerned and did a biopsy. I then had a session with a nurse who told me it was highly likely it was breast cancer but they wouldn’t be able to confirm anything until they had the biopsy results.  I got the biopsy results a week later.

I was there for over 2 hours.

I would take someone with you if you can for support and to ask questions.

Overall it was very smooth process, and they were honest with their concerns throughout the appointment.

hopefully it will be good news for you, got my fingers crossed. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

WL

Hi WL,

I was just reading the threads and saw your post, I am returning tomorrow for biopsy results, I was just wondering how the nurse knew it was probably cancer?

The reason I ask is because I was recalled after a mammogram, no symptoms or lumps, had an ultrasound and the doctor said she really wasn't sure what it was, it could be active breast tissue or if it was cancer it was very small and very treatable but it was still 50/50.  I then had a biopsy and at that point I got really upset so they asked a breast nurse to sit with me, she was the voice of doom, told me that once I know what cancer I have it will be easier to deal with and that I should expect a lot of tears and pain over the next few months, I was floored.  I had gone from the doctor saying we don't know what it is to a nurse pretty much telling me to expect to hear I have cancer.

I get my results tomorrow and go from it will be fine to thinking about what the nurse said.

Sorry I think I may have rambled a bit there x

Hey I get my results tomorrow...let me know how you get on. I’ve no idea what to expect either. Haven’t been told anything at all by anyone x

Best of luck with your appointment tomorrow. Do let us know how you get on.

Best of luck with your appointment tomorrow. Do let us know how you get on.