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 Bethan98

PALS is also a service in Wales so you should be able to speak to someone covering your local trust. Give them a call and ask for some advice; it's their role to help in these sort of situations. 

Hopefully between PALS and your GP you'll get some firm answers sorted soon. 

Let us know how you get on. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator

Thank you traciej

Sometimes I think I am imagining half of it... All these bumps and sensations can't be real!, then I shower or get changed and feel that blooming lump, that's there.. No doubt about that one.

I swear half the time I'm fine.. A perfectly functioning intelligent woman, the other half I'm a neurotic mad woman who wants to hibernate til it goes away :(

I know the odds are in my favour for a positive result, I know this but I have this feeling.... God I hope I'm wrong!

OK I'm in tears again so rant over. Sorry for this but I have nowhere else to say this out loud x thanks for listening xx 

That's what we're here for buzymamma!

If it helps to rant, scream, cry then do it. It's no good storing it inside, you will only feel worse. This was a reason I joined this chat forum, I didn't want to tell anyone until I had answers but at the same time I needed to talk to someone

#allinittogether xxx

Hi, 

No I didn't,  I  get my results tomorrow and yesterday a small red spot/lump has appeared right on top of the lump itself. Feeling so sick whenever I think about it. 

So I haven't read through the rest of the comments yet. I just saw your response.  

How are you? 

#allinittogether

Xxx

Bethan......crikey girl.  However have you coped for that long. 

Please keep ringing....or spend the 400 plus to get a diagnosis. It's a lot I know.  But maybe sue your Health Authority afterwards.  I'm not one for running to a lawyer. But in this case I would. 

Please stay on the thread. We are here for you.

#allinittogether xxxx

Oh Traciej....... I am so pleased for you. 

You must be soooooo relieved. 

#allinittogetherxxxx

So

I am 2 days away from the pre op. And whatever can go wrong seems to be. I dont roll around well on hospital couches. As a consequence I have been suffering with my hip and leg. And just to add insult to injury....little toe which was fine yesterday is now giving it large again today. 

And as I type this a letter lands from my consultant regarding last weeks consultation. Its not until you see it all written there in black and white, that it starts to look really scary....... grade III invasive ductal carcinoma (IHC) pending.....you could be offered breast reconstruction...or mastectomy....the palpable lump would be amenable to wide local excision...... etc etc oh my Feckin days ....15% have a potential need for more surgery....as you are aware you will need adjuvant radiotherapy..........

I need a cuppa!!!!!

#allinittogether xxxx

Telephone call

My consultant is ill.......... surgery has been put back to Nov 11th with another consultant. 

Nooooooòoooo!!!

#allinthistogether xxxx

Whatnext64, 

I am sorry that life is so daunting at the moment. Letters like that just seem awful and make things real. Do you have someone at home with you at the moment? 

#allinittogether xxx

Hi Dd

Yes I have my hubby and my pooch

#allinittogether xx

Hi Dd

Yes I have my hubby and my pooch

#allinittogether xx