Breast Clinic - fearing the worst

Hi All

I am new to these forums.   I recently found a hard lump on my left breast and a swollen node under my arm.  My GP referred me to the breast clinic and today I had a mammogram, ultrasound and core biopsy.   The mammogram was unclear but the ultrasound showed some cysts that were covering a lump which doesn’t have defined edges.   They said there is thickening around the nipple and it’s suspicious.   I have to wait two weeks.  The Dr said they will discuss as a team next moves and then contact me with another appointment.   I am swinging from feeling positive and then hopeless.   I have a history of anaemia and b12 deficiency so am worried physically I will struggle with treatment.   It just feels so overwhelming.  My Husband and kids have been amazing but I hate what the worry is doing to them.  I have a really stressful job and wonder how I’ll cope if it’s confirmed as bad news.   Anyway it’s good to vent and I hope to chat to some of you more.

  • Hi Lyn I am so glad to hear that. Yes I do feel a bit better knowing yours has been fine as sounded similar. And the fact that I haven’t had any phone calls re appointments that everyone else seems to be getting I should expect it to be normal. I haven’t been too bad but had a few drinks last night and started thinking about it a lot  and been getting emotional as I am getting closer to home. We all booked in to get a tattoo tomorrow night before we leave on last night  but after posting a post for advice I was advised prob best to check and to let biopsy heal properly before doing so and if I have to get further removal of area it just going to cause more risks. Did you get all your microcalficarion removed then? 

    But again so glad you got good results.

    Suzie

    xx

    will definitely update you once am back 

  • Hi Suzie, I don't know if the calcifications were removed or not, the Consultant was not very informative, despite me asking questions and he was a bit brusque.  He mentioned fibroadema, I haven't googled that yet but the radiologist who was very nice said nothing about finding any when he did the ultrasound. I don't know if they send you a follow up letter with the findings, I was too dazed to ask! xxx

  • Lyn, I am so happy you got the all cleat.   You must feel so relieved.   You can get life back on track now. Xx

    Suzie, I am keeping everything crossed that your news will be the same.  Xx

  • Hi Mary, it was not the news that you wanted to hear, but with the clear margin around the tissues they are one step ahead in dealing with your treatment plan. The process from what I have read takes a long time, but it provides them with all they need to do what is best for each individual.  Wishing you the very best for your treatment and for the day that you can put all this health anxiety behind you. xxxx

     

  • Thanks for the good wishes. The team at the hospital are all amazing and it’s great they are so thorough and also very quick to get me back in for the second procedure. To think this was all discovered from a routine mammogram as I had no idea at all of any lumps etc. Hopefully shouldn’t have to wait too long for the results of the lymph node biopsies and then move on with a definite treatment plan.

    Have a lovely weekend

    Mary xx

  • Thank you Mary, you have a lovely weekend too.  Thank goodness for mammograms!

    Lyn xxx

  • Hi just wanted to update you. I received letter yesterday saying the breast biopsy showed no abnormality seen. It has shown calcium but has shown some innocent changes. I am relieved. However am a bit confused as I was meant to get the whole area removed by vacuum and because I am having problems with the breast don’t feel 100 percent convinced of diagnosis. Also the fact the area that I originally went with has just been ignored or am I being too paranoid. I just feel something just not right. I am going to send an email to consultant as I was told I was going to get a face to face consultation for results. So haven’t been able to ask the questions. But don’t get me wrong I am happy with the result and feel for all that going through tough times just now. But do have a fear of something being missed. Sorry if I have offended anyone. 

    Xx

  • I’m so happy for you though I can understand you still have questions.  I think you emailing the consultant is a good idea.   Hopefully they can put your mind at rest and you can put this all behind you xx

  • Yes I think email the Consultant or speak to his secretary. Perhaps she may be able to organise an appointment for you so you can have your questions answered and be reassured xx