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Kittykat220
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Been to the hospital today to have my lump checked ended up.having a mammogram, ultra sound scan then  tissue biopsys of lump and lymph nodes. Although not actually said conversation kind of led me to believe that they think it is cancer.

Dr who helped with biopsy said I would be back to have it removed, nurse said you know they are concerned about what they have found. Then instead of speaking to the nurse before I left like they said I spoke to the surgeon who said when you come back on weds for your results we will discuss your treatment options. Probably reading too much into it but worried.

I do have to say though all the staff were amazing and really put me at ease as I was terrified.

Xx

  • Hi Kittykat220 and welcome to the forum. 
    I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with this concern at the moment. I wanted to try and connect you up with another new member on the forum [@Niknik]‍ who is in exactly the same position. As I've tagged her in she'll hopefully see your post but you can read her story here and you could try commenting on her post. 

    Undoubtedly this time of waiting can be very difficult but hopefull you won't have to wait long for answers. 
    If it would help to speak to one of our team of nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) for some advice and support. 

    Keep in touch Kittykat220 and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

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    Hi ya

    I am in the position as you I found a lump just before Christmas, I had my fast track appointment on Monday and thought as I had previously been to an appointment and just been examined and sent home saying it was nothing to worry about.

    This time however I had mammogram, and ultrasound which she said would take approximately 7 mins but took a lot longer and then the C word was actually mentioned. Which I was under the impression you can only get results from a biopsy. And that is now what I'm waiting for. I have gone back to work trying to be as normal as I can be for my 2 children constantly checking my phone. The waiting and wondering is just horrible, so I know excactly how your feeling.

    i hope your not kept waiting to long 

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    Hi Thankyou for replying

    I had a biopsy of the lump and lymph glands on Tuesday as well as a mammogram and ultra sound kind of all happened really quickly.

    I keep flipping from being positive to thinking what will I do if the news isn't good. How do I tell my children??

    I'm trying to stay in work at the moment to try and distract me ( not that it's working ) my boss knows what is going on but have asked to keep it quiet until I get the results as I don't think I could cope if everyone kept asking how I was etc.

    I hope you don't have to wait long for your biopsy and results. It's the not knowing emotions everywhere etc.

    Take care 

    Kitty x

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    I know, it's a rollercoaster, the longest week of my life so far. I am talking to people at work as a coping mechanism, it works for me. 
    sending lots of positive thoughts.

    Xx

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