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'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 

In the waiting room right now

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

it was probably better for them to do the mammogram as well. they have different pictures from different imaging then. i have 2 children as well. 3yr old with suspected autism and 5yr old who is completely hyper. im 32. i just feel like they seem to push us to the back because of our age. im so annoyed with it. At least you know a bit of whats happening in your body now and it can be dealt with. im sure its going to take you a while for it to sink in though x

I know tbh I felt like that a bit. But I kept calling people to get sooner appointments. And glad I did now to. 


but my first appointment was just a breast exam then referred for ultrasound which they did everything else at. 
 

How are u feeling? Try not to stress to much we can't all be unlucky like me xxxx

they say 1 in 10 people that go in for tests i think. it just annoys me really. 9 months waiting for an appointment. so ridiculous. hopefully now the health minister is involved i will actually get somewhere though

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

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

So sorry ladies, I've just read all the past messages properly ️ I was at work and just skimmed over them, I was so shocked at all the messages.

I am sorry you ladies are all suffering this terrible journey after reading your comments I almost feel as if I can't contribute to your comments as I couldn't possibly understand what your going through.  The first 3 weeks was enough! 

We are all strong women, we get back up when we're knocked down, nothing can keep us down! We don't give ourselves credit. You can do this!!

Xxxxxx