Day one - found lump, referred to breast clinic

This morning has been a roller coaster. Couple of days ago I found a lump.... was it real  ? Maybe not...maybe it wont be there tomorrow ( monday) crack on..keep your mind occupied..dont think about it. Monday...still there.... and now looking in the mirror theres a crease in the skin...ish... This isnt going to go away is it...  Tuesday...... right Stop being a coward..it might not be the big C.... but do you honestly think a) it's going to go away on it's own? b) you can carry on knowing it's there? ...

Wednesday: 9am emailed the surgery on their askmygp app.

Typed in " I've found a lump in my breast " ..cue tears...

Couple of hours pass while I try and concentrate on nothing much.

Call from clinician at the surgery..lots of questions about where it is, how big it is, does it move, is it attached, any redness, any discharge. 

Referred to breast clinic. Usually two weeks but because of COVID...they are a bit behind ..could be 3 weeks.... . Be prepared they will probably do an ultra sound scan and a biopsy there and then. 

Im not concerned about what they do ...liar... but the

.sooner the better. I just need to know what this is!! And hope it isnt what I think it is. No family history of BC..... everything crossed.

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  • 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 really hope so but please ring back your Gp and tell them again they have a duty of care to you also maybe speak to a nurse on here as they maybe able to help this is unacceptable and you must be going out of your mind!  Always here if you need a chat hun this is such a rollercoaster of emotions and I'm honestly thankful I've come on here as not told anyone apart from bf so at least I can speak to people going through the same and feel not alone in this anxious time xx

  • Hello lovely, I am off to see consultant about my "plan" this evening. Surgery is a definite, however I am awaiting an MRI result, lymph nodes biopsy (I had a micro bubble scan and biopsy last Thursday. I am absolutely terrified  I know it's a 5cm tumour grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma with lobular pattern. But what lies ahead I have no idea x 

  • Hi all so I went today to appointment and I was told I have two lumps plus a lymph they all look really bad apparently. The doctor basically said he is 99% sure it's cancer. I'm really scared ladies xxx

  • oh tasha i hope their wrong. have they said what other tests their going to do next?

  • I've had all my biopsy's and mammogram and all sorts. I'm honestly just I'm a bubble atm.

     

    There having a meeting next Monday to discuss treatment plans then I will find out more xx

  • its good that they managed to do all that today for you. i was told that when i have my appointment i wouldnt have a mammogram because of my age. did they say when your biopsies will be back? hopefully things will move fast now and you can know more next week. im the type that needs to know exactly whats going on down to the smallest detail x

  • Hi gingergirl

    Mines invasive ductal with lobular pattern. 30mm x 39mm.

    It's the not knowing what lays ahead that's the scariest part of all this. 

    My days just seem to be melding into each other. 

    Stay strong, we were riding the storm together.

     

    #allinittogether Xxxx 

  • Well that's what they said to me i am 33 but for some reason he really wanted to do the mammogram after the ultrasound/ biopsy's so I'm not sure if that's a good or  at sign, 

    I have so many questions I didn't ask because I was just in a bubble of disbelief. I'm so scared for my two children one is only eight we others 12 but suffers with autism. I'm honestly petrified right now xxx

  • Did they take samples of your lymphnodes when you had your biopsies I just wondered if that's normal or not. Xx

     

    thank u xx

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  • Not as far as I know. I'm due at the hospital Tuesday for an injection of some radioactive material into the boob that has the lump. . Then they take a sample of the lymph nodes during the op

     

    #allinittogether xxx

  • Thank u, it's strange cause during my ultrasound he found a irregular lymph node so he took biopsy of that and the other lumps. Let me know how u get on.

     

    I feel like life is so unfair atm. Xxx

  • It certainly is....

     

    I'm in bits!! Sitting at my kitchen table...balling my eyes out...watching the sun come up.

    I know I have to do this....I'll die if I dont!!

    But I cant see my children or my grandchildren before the OP. And I'm missing my dad.... so much. 

    I'm trying so hard to  be positive, but its not working. I keep telling myself I'm lucky I found the lump and did something about it... but have I found it in time? Why didnt I notice it before, what if its spread? Am I over reacting? Am I looking at scenarios that dont exist?

    Why is this happening to me? What did I ever do to deserve this? I'm so scared....

     

    It's such a beautiful sunrise too.........

     

    #allinittogether xxxxx

  • I know I've been up since 4:30 today but tbh barely slept... I'm still in shock/disbelief.

     

    we will both get through this! I'm here when ever u need me. Even if it just to rant at. Trust me I get it. 
     

    and I feel the same why us? It's not fair. 


    xxx

  • Tashag86

    Oh bless you...4.30am I'm sure theres a song that says " the darkest hour is just before dawn"..... I have no trouble going to sleep...but if I wake up in the early hours? That's it. For a couple of mins you're fine and then Boom! It's there and that's sleep out of the window. 

    This blasted toe is doing my head in too! I told them about it at my appt....just in case it gets infected..but the nurse said its badly bruised. I think it's broken tbh. Shouldnt be pain like this day after day. Had a pack of frozen peas on it last night, then went to bed in socks.  Woke me at 6am...... sat on the sofa now with it raised up on a bean bag. If it's no better tomorrow when I go for my covid swab then I'm going to nip in to A&E.

    I swear it never rains without it pours 

     

    So appreciate your reply and support. Thank you

     

    #allinittogether xxx

  • I do think I'm gunna call me gp Monday and see if there's anything I do do to help me sleep I'm barely getting 4 hours a night lately. 
     

     

    oh a broken toe absolutely kills I did that the beginning of the year and it hurt for about 5/6 days but ached for a few weeks. Just keep it up and keep it elevated to stop swelling. 

    I also love the support on here, it is nice to be able to speak to someone who is going through the same feelings as urself 

     

    xxx thank u

     

  • I got something from the doctors for anxiety.  Makes you sleep. I relented and got Lorazepam 1mg up to 4 times a day. I find one is just fine. Consultant says he has no problem with me taking them. So obviously dont mess with the anaesthetic too much. Give your doc a call. 

    Well chilled out at the mo watching cheesy christmas movies. I'm sure there are some classic ones that are a lot better lol.

     

    #allinittogether xxxc

  • Hi lovelies, 

    Wow! Not been on since yesterday and all these messages! Such a bittersweet moment

     

    How is everyone today?

    Xxxxx

  • Aww I love a good Xmas film. It's definitely what we all need atm a bit of joy, 

     

    I am definitely going to call the dr Monday to get something cause the sleep is becoming a massive issues for me. 
     

    I hope ur feel ok tho in ur self xxx

  • Hi,

     I hope you don’t mind me joining your conversation! I’m awestruck by the support and positivity demonstrated on here-you are all amazing!

     I have a lump in right breast-can’t think how long I’ve been feeling it tbh but it suddenly occurred to me to see the GP! There’s puckering too, like my breast is trying to pull a face! 

     Have my appt on 23rd which seems ages away!! I’m a teacher and I don’t know whether to take the next day off! Do biopsies hurt the next day? Also if I get any lass than positive news will I be able to teach 26 x 9 year olds? 

    Sorry my worries seem frivolous compared to some of you...love to you all!!xx