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

Hi

Did you ask them what a U3 lesion is? Ring them Dd39 .everyones lumps and bumps arent the same.

Let us know what they say

#allinittogether

Xxx

How is everyone today? I finally have my first appointment come through! Monday at 5.40pm only taken 2 weeks!   Still, it's here now. Can finally get seen

#inittogether xx

Hi Traciej.

That's good news. At least you'll get some answers hopefully.  I was hoping to get a few days of bot havingvto think about it. A call yesterday to book a covid test 3 days before surgery....... two more calls today. Great support network falling into place. Bit it would be nice just to have a couple of days for me.....so I can get my head in the right place. Anxiety level is ok one minute and nudging the stratosphere the next. How I'm going to be Sunday and Monday (8th&9th) is anyones guess. I might ask if theres something They can give me ti calm the old nerves 

#allinittogether xxxx

Hi whatsnext, 

Yes I'm relieved somewhat. Least I now know when I'm going. Was beginning to think I'd been forgotten  

I know what you mean, it would of been nice for you to have some 'me' time, lord knows you need it but I guess where this is concerned they're not going to hang around. Not long to go though now for you

#allinittogether xxx

Thanks Sally

Sorry missed this message earlier.

#allinittogether xxx

Had a call this morning from the breast cancer councillor  

Lovely lady.  Has suggested yoga breathing exercises. " safe space" imagine being in a happy place....picture it...colour of the sky etc etc. Going to start practising today  . She also suggested that my doctor might be able to prescribe something to help with my stratospheric anxiety levels. Waiting for prescription as I type. Short term hit as it can be addictive. I'll take anything at the mo just so I can relax.

Finding myself watching old episodes of The Bill until the early hours just so I am so knackered I go to sleep as soon as my head hits the pillow. Otherwise the little grey cells go into overdrive...and I start thinking about our children and grandchildren that we havent seen since last December.  

Trying to keep occupied.  Bedroom now looks like a bomb site.got a heap of underwired  bras that will probably go to a charity overseas.

Just found some more of dads things....cue more tears....... 

Hells Teeth!! 

Hi whatsnext, 

Anything that will relax you is definitely worth a try, keeping yourself busy is always good too, but you also need to try and relax. I'm starting to get anxious about my appointment now

#allinittogether xxx

Aw that sounds good advice but it must be so hard to make your mind focus on anything else! Friends is my go to programme watched all the episodes so many times just helps my mind relax x

The help is there Traciej. I just needed the courage to ask for it

#allinittogether xxx

Will be sorting my DVDs over the next few days too. Got a few still.in the wrapper. Just wondering where we will be this time next week if theres a full lockdown on it's way

#allinittogether xxx

Will be sorting my DVDs over the next few days too. Got a few still.in the wrapper. Just wondering where we will be this time next week if theres a full lockdown on it's way

#allinittogether xxx

How's everyone been this weekend?

So we're now about to head into another lockdown. Hope this isn't going to affect our appointments and treatments  

I'm starting to feel worried now and slightly feel sick thinking about my appointment tomorrow 

#allinittogether xxx

Hey Traciej

All be done in an hour...hopefully.  what times your appt?.

Let us know how you get on. 

I'm trying to get the dosage on these tablets right. Took 1.5yesterday and was knocked out for a couple of hours last evening. 

So only too one today.  Snuggled down on the sofa to watch reach for the sky.....saw the inside of my eyelids for 3 hours!!! Really knocked me off my perch. Gotta call the docs tomorrow. Took a chunk out of my life toe that's bloody sore. Ans the sciatica gas kicked in    it did I mention that?

Good luck for tomorrow.  Will be thinking about you 

#allinittogether xxxx

I hope so! My appointment is 5.40pm so I think it'll be a takeaway for afters. Dont particularly want to be up the hospital all evening but needs must!

I'll check in when I'm home with the update 

I shall be keeping myself as busy as I can tomorrow

Good luck to all ladies with upcoming appointments and procedures 

#allinittogether xxx

Good luck for tomorrow. I also have my ally this week but on Tuesday. I will be thinking about u cx

Thanks tashag86

I managed to sleep though woke up a couple of times which is unlike me. Have actually got a busy day which I'm grateful for.

Thanks for the well wishes

#allinittogether xxxx

That's good, keep busy . I've been terrible lately for sleeping. Don't get off till after midnight cause brains in over drive. Xx

Ask your doc for something for anxiety. I did. I'm on Lorazepam x 1mg. Knock out pills.  Lost 2 hours on the sofa yesterday. Good luck tomorrow.

#allinittogether xxx

Good morning everyone, I've been following this thread closely and feel every ounce of anxiety you are all experiencing. I found a large lump in my right breast about a month ago, saw a GP, referred to one stop breast clinic very quickly, had mammogram, ultra sound, biopsies then back to see consultant who is absolutely wonderful. She said she thought it looked very much like cancer and results would be end of the week. Husband and I went for results and indeed it was cancer. A grade 3. Invasive ducal carcinoma with lobular pattern. I have since had micro bubble biopsy and an having MRI this evening. Luckily my husband has private health insurance with his job and I am included. I'm not knocking the NHS at all they are amazing but with this  cover I can attend a cancer treatment centre without the risk of being put back due to the virus. I also have a really awful arthritic hip which was about to be replaced but obviously that's on the back burner. Love to all of you ladies out there in your full battle dress you are amazing x x x

Hi ginger girl, 

Thankyou for your comment, it's reassuring when we sort of know what to expect. That's the worse part not knowing. I've no clue what will happen later, I'm assuming it will be a check, mammagram and perhaps a biopsy no matter what they think it is. I'm assuming they will want to test for definite results. 

Good luck for later also, please by all means keep us updated, we welcome your experience. Most of us are still awaiting first clinic appointment so completely in the dark

#allinittogether xxx

Hey Traciej just realised we both have evening appointments tonight, positive vibes and good luck. I must say I felt better knowing I was on the treadmill and something was being done about it. Dreading the MRI as you have to lie on your tummy and my hip hurts so much to lie like that. Needs must we will get there  x x x