Thank you for getting back to me.

I have requested a copy of my results from my GP. I probably won’t be able to understand them. I suffer with anxiety and the fact I’m pregnant my hormones are racing I just can’t face this kind of stress right now. I just cry all day. I don’t want to do anything or go anywhere I just want to hide away. I just do t know what to think. Xxx

Hi Charlotte,

I am glad to hear that you have requested a copy of your results from your GP, but this might still not explain why you need surgery. Don't hesitate to contact your breast care nurse too and ask her to clarify why you need surgery, when all is showing up as benign.

We all get very emotional at this stage and cry copious tears. I expect that you may find this even worse due to your pregnancy. This usuall settles down once you know a little more about your diagnosis.

I hope that you manage to get your surgery out of the way soon.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you. I’ve called the hospital and left a message. Just hoping someone will get back soon. 

The results mention a very small amount of atypical cells- which was never explained to me by the specialist and I have no idea what what this means. 

Also fibrosis? Again the doctor said judging by results in front of him he’s not entirely sure why the reason for lumpectomy but again he’s not a breast specialist. I am silly for not asking these questions at the time but I was so frazzled by it all!

im not eating a thing as I feel to il with worry. I’m worried this is all going to affect my unborn child. I think I’m driving myself mad. 

Thinking the doctor can see how anxious I am and he’s not telling me something I just don’t know xxx

Hi Charlotte,

I am glad to hear that you have left a message for your breast care nurse. It sounds like good news that only a very small amount of atypical cells were found. I am not a doctor, but would expect that fibrosis will depend upon the extent present, so another question for your BCN.

Try to eat if you can. Remember, that you have to eat well for the sake of that precious little one.

We all tend to think the worst when we are waiting for results. Our emotions are all over the place and we cry copiously. Fortunately, this will improve with time.

The fact that you are pregnant must make this even more difficult to come to terms with, as your hormones will already have changed a lot.

Out of every 8 people referred to the breast clinic, only 1 will have cancer, so it sounds asif you are one of the lucky ones.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on when your nurse phones back.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I will keep in touch and let you know. Thank you for being there for me. Xx

If I upload a pic of my results would you know what they mean? X

Hi Charlotte,

Unfortunately, pictures are not allowed on the Forum and, to be honest, I probably wouldn't know that much.

What might be worth doing, is contacting  one of the nurses on this site and asking them to explain what they mean. Their telephone number is at the bottom of this page (0808 800 4040).

I hope that they can clarify this to you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Charlotte, been thinking of you! 

Any answers yet? X

So sorry I’ve been so quiet.

well the lump is non cancerous nor is it pre cancerous. The surgeon wanted to remove it to be cautious but he decided that it’s better left due to me being pregnant and stress that it will cause.

he assured me I’m in no danger from the lump and told me to come back next year for a follow up if it’s any bigger or causes me pain.

ive had a few second opinions and each doctor has said the same so I’m going to try and enjoy my pregnancy and life in general. I’m just so thankful after reading everybody’s posts and other ladies stories I feel incredibly lucky! Xxxx