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

Thank you....thoughts and prayers dont sound hollow to me at the mo.

Tomorrow is first appointment. Feel as sick as a dog. Trying to keep my thoughts as positive as possible...which is hard. Not mentioning either C word, not tempting fate that's for sure. If I sleep tonight it will  be a miracle. If I do it will  be cat napping and up at stupid o'clock. Weather forecast looks shocking, so will get soaked too. 

Am I making promises to the big guy? Oh yes.... I dont ask for much God.... but........this time please . 

Summon up.that courage Abundantcuriosity. Make that call

Xxxx

Having a cuppa....... brain scrambled. And it's raining....... appt 10.20am

Xx

It's not a cyst.........

So have they sent you for scans/tests etc whatnext?

I rang clinic myself today as I'd not heard anything. They said they've received my referral, they have until the 31st to send an appointment. The consultant has seen referral and decided needed face to face appointment - no *** sherlock! Xxx

Hi Traciej

Saw the consultant..she examined me. Marked me with a felt tip pen. Back to wait in reception... then a mammogram.....back to reception. Then a scan and a biopsy...took 3 bits for analysis. Then straight back into the consultant and a breast care nurse.  Consultant said straight away it wasnt a cyst....but couldnt confirm anything until the results came back. So I said.. what if it cones back benign? Her reply? Then I'll request another biopsy.  Now to me that says it all. So I said... if it is what you think it is but cant confirm...what's the course of action? She will operate within 2 weeks. 

I have an appointment next Tuesday afternoon to get the results. They suggested if my hubby wants to be with me he can.

So it is a solid lump.... it is of concern to the consultant... so getting confirmation looks like a formality. 

I'm going next Tuesday with my mind set on the next step. 

I'm jotting down questions to take with me as they come to mind.  How long has it been there? What stage is it at? Is it anywhere else? 

The staff were absolutely amazing. The consultant is lovely. They said I did the best thing finding it and acting on it and now they will take care of me. 

I have no idea what's going to happen next, but concerned Im handling it this well to be honest. Biggest coward going me...but managed this morning with the help of a great team. 

Oh no. Well stay positive! Your in the very best hands. 1 in 10 get cancer and the success rate is high, is it a big lump? A lot of people say once they've found out they actually are much calmer as they know what they're dealing with. It's the unknown that scare us most.

Were here is you need us xxxx

Thanks

I had a sneaking suspicion I'd end up  being the 1 out of 10.

No idea how big, or how long it's been there.  Yes fear of the fear isnt good. 

Dont you just hate it though when you bend over backwards being nice to other people and helping where you can...and then  this rocks up.

Not a death sentence my sister says. Got to get my head out of my bum on that one. 

Thanks for being here xxxx

Oh I know exactly what you mean! Im sick of being the nice girl all the time. Some people sail through life and others have to fight their way through it, one battle after another.

It certainly isn't a death sentence! Try not to think too much until you get the results. Only then will you know what your facing.

Were all on the same journey, why not have company along the way xxx

So sorry to hear this. I was thinking of you today and thought I would pop on to see how you got on. It sounds like you have done the exact right thing getting it checked out as soon as you found it and hopefully it is in the early stages and you will get the right treatment xx

Thanks Sally21

Just worrying not knowing how long the damn things been there.

Well the team certainly arent hanging about.

Thank you for your support. Means a lot xxxx

Thanks Sally21

Just worrying not knowing how long the damn things been there.

Well the team certainly arent hanging about.

Thank you for your support. Means a lot xxxx