I cried like I had been told the worst. I pulled over in the car because I couldn’t see I was crying so much! I keep crying on and off and my children ask why I’m so upset I have to just say hormones. 

I haven’t even thought about being pregnant- I practically forgot. X

hi

just thought I would pop by and share my experience of the breast clinic. I’m sorry to hear why you are both here and understand the worry and apprehension. I felt that my world had fallen apart when I was referred and the wait was awful. Please try and stay away from google, it generally covers worse case scenarios and isn’t specific to everyone’s unique circumstances. Also remember that more lumps turn out to be nothing rather than something

so when I arrived a nurse did an examination and asked me what I was concerned about. I then had a mammogram, then an ultrasound. At that point she said she had some concerns and did a biopsy. After the biopsy the nurse told me it was highly likely it was breast cancer but they couldn’t confirm until the results were back which I got a week later. The whole experience was very slick and they were very open and honest about what was going on.  

If you can take someone with you for support and to ask questions. I hope it goes well for you. 

WL

Thanks so much. I will do. I am literally petrified. Didn’t sleep and been sick this morning. I am a right bloody state! Just want it over with. X

Hey Charlotte, just come out of my appointment. 

The lady had a feel of my boob and I had an ultrasound and they said they feel it’s a fibroadenoma but because they can’t be certain they did a biopsy there and then. It was literally nothing. Now I’ve got to wait a week for results. I go back in a week today to find out x

Ok that sounds ok! Did they agree it moved.? 

Do you feel better now? X

I was in such a state I didn’t even ask them! The breast lady was so abrupt and wasn’t offering much comfort! She said that I could wait to be referred back to the NHS and they would take it out in September and I was like no chance! So they did it then and there. My boob is a bit sore now but nothing too bad. Just keep clinging on to the fact that she thinks it’s ok! X

Oh I really do feel for you - such a horrible thing for any of us to have to go through. 

I just want my appointment now. I will be exactly the same as you on Monday. Even now I can’t even think straight I just feel exhausted xx

It really is isn’t it. Like you, I just can’t think straight. Feel like there’s a dark cloud over my head at the moment! 

I’m so hoping that all of this will be over for us soon with good results! If they do offer you a biopsy don’t panic - it was honestly nothing. I was shocked at how quick it was! X

Thank you for keeping me updated. It’s so nice to have somebody to speak to. 

My family are telling me not to worry until there’s something to worry about. Which doesn’t help. I know they are only trying to help and calm my nerves but I’m so scared. One minute I’m ok and can rationally think and the next I’m planning my funeral!!!! Being pregnant is not the best time to be dealing with this as our hormones are all over the place as it is. I cannot believe people go through this daily- it’s certainly opened my eyes up to a lot that’s for sure! 4 more sleeps to go for me. I don’t know how I’m putting one foot in front of the other right now. Well done to you for today. One more week for you to push and you can do this!!!! I’m keeping everything crossed for you xxx