Hi,

I was in your shoes 2 weeks ago! When I went to clinic (last Wednesday) I had mammogram and ultrasound. Radiographer was not worried about the lump/ swelling that has sent me there but said he felt something else. So he decided to do a biopsy there and then. It was nowhere near as bad as I would have expected. Practically painless. He put in a tiny marker for future ref, took another mammogram to be certain it was in the right place and that was it. A bit sore and bruised after but totally manageable.

I got a call today from consultant to say it was benign and doesn't need any follow up. So there are positive stories- try not to worry too much! Fingers crossed for you. Waiting is hard. I have an MRI on 21st Oct on pancreas so scared stiff about that!- Another waiting game :(

I hope all works out well for you. Take care. x

Hi

Thank you for replying. You feel so alone. Only hubby and my sister know..had to tell someone. Trying not to think of how to tell the kids if it IS BC. You can see I'm galloping down the road of scenarios. Which is worse making mental lists just incase? Or not in the hope you wont have to? Moved things around in 2 bedrooms yesterday just to keep me busy. If it's a 3 week wait this will be the tidiest house in the countyFell apart half way through tea...no apparent reason..wasnt thinking about it at the time. 

Lost my dad in July...this really easnt needed on top of all that. 

Xxxx

I found a lump earlier  this year and I waited just under 3 weeks for my biopsy which came clear.  I know it hard to wait and different scenarios when through my head but someone told me 9 out of 10 lumps are benign. And don't google that's what messed with my head 

How did you get through those 3 weeks? I've not done a week yet.... keep asking myself questions. Is it an underlying health issue? Should I be shielding? Do I carry on as normal? Do I carry on wearing a bra or whip it off ? 

I'm all googled out!! One site says one thing that makes you feel better....only to be shot down by another telling you the exact opposite. Dont wear underwire bras they stop the lymphs draining........ and then...... theres no evidence that underwired bras cause any problems...

Does alcohol help or hinder? I think it might help me later.....

Stay safe xxx 

Here we are almost a week since panic set in. Had a good heart to heart with my sister..who has her own health issues at the mo. But felt so much better after a cry and a natter. Turns out her husbands mother, aunts and sister have all had breast issues.  His mum had a breast removed when she was 40...she died from something else age 98 his aunt has had numerous cysts as has his sister. My husbands sister was diagnosed with bc and given 5 years...ish.... 7 years later shes still here. So not all doom and gloom eh. Chin up..all three of them ....... chest out...all 2 of them. And onwards

Day 9....Still here.....still waiting...no word yet re referral . 

Lump is still there...BUT not as big...and not sore. So did I clout it while gardening? Anyway..  not copping out. Will still get it checked out so I know one way or the other.

Keep the faith xx

Day 11

Postmans been. Appt Weds 21st Oct. On my own ... cant have hubby there holding my hand..... hey ho. Pull those big girl pants up. Not long to wait. In fact it will be 22 days . Good going considering the tins we are in.x

Today we have tears

Today I am scared

Today is six days until my first appt

Today I feel lost

Tomorrow will be better   ......

Hi what next, 

I'm in the same boat as you. Found a lump on Saturday. Tried to get a doctors appointment on Monday ha! That was a laugh! Finally got to see doctor yesterday. She's referring me to the clinic, says upto 2 weeks. I'm staying positive at the moment, keeping busy. Not told anyone except my mom and a woman from work who has gone through breast cancer. Don't want to tell the kids until I have something to say to them. They will go to pieces! I'm single so don't have anyone at home with me, but I'm staying strong. How long that will last who knows! Xxxx

Hi

i just wanted to reply in here as I found a lump the other month in my left breast and just hoped it would go away...on Saturday I showed my husband and he said need to get it checked out so I phoned the gp Tuesday and she said suspected cancer and given my age 37 would refer to breast clinic so I was in shock as I just thought she would say it's nothing. I got a call same day from breast clinic for appointment Thursday in that time me and my husband have gone through every emotion and imagined the worst case scenario. Anyway I had my appointment today and as soon as the consultant felt it he muttered something about a cyst and said he didn't thing anything sinister. I had a scan which confirmed a cyst which was possibly collapsing as was a very strange shape and then saw the consultant again who handed me a leaflet about cysts. I've never been so happy to have a cyst! So what I'm trying to say is I know it's impossible but please try not to worry and I hope everything is ok x