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

Well I am joining the "in bits club" I have mastectomy booked for 25th November, CT scan to be booked before to see if it's spread. It's in my right armpit  lymph nodes. Husband is shaken he knows nothing about breast cancer and just assumes the worst when he hears lymph nodes !! I must say I think I'm going to find it's everywhere too. 14 day isolation from Wednesday. We Can Do This .... x 

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

Hello, I'm glad u have a game plan started now. We are strong women and all of us can beat this. Is very scared and Daunting but we have a great nhs. 
 

did u have it mri after all it other test. I was told yesterday I need one during my ultrasound. I didn't ask question cause was heartbroken with the fact my consultant was 99% sure it was cancer. 
 

do I mind me asking what the mri is for and how was it's. what was the results. Also I had 2 worrying looking lymph nodes  found during my ultra sound which he took biopsy's of.  Xxxx

Hello lovely I had mammogram, ultra sound and biopsies on day one and consultant said she was sure it was cancer but very treatable and early stages. She then sent me for MRI to see if it was in my other breast and also to see the placing of the said tumour, mine is a lumpy 5cm, I also had lymph node biopsy a day or so after. Last night I was told it is in my lymph nodes whereas the first ultra sound has them clear. This was after chemical was put in as part of the biopsy. During all this I have not felt any pain. However I was about to have a hip replacement just before discovering my lump and that has been put on a massive hold. The hip is killing me !!! 
 

good luck, massive love and girls "we can do this" 

xxx

Is that why I've had to have a mastectomy because it is in ur lymph nodes. My doctor is pretty sure mine is by what he was from ultra. 
 

fo u have to stay in hosp when u have it done. Cxx

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

Gingergirl.......

Oh God love ya...... I am gutted to read this.  Please try and be positive. I know I'm one to talk. But a full scan doesnt necessarily mean the worst. They could be double checking just to make sure its only got as far as the lymph nodes

Yes you can do this. We are all here for you.and hubby.

Sending positive vibes, love and hugs

#allinittogether xxxxx

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

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

Tashag86

Biopsy site is a bit sore for a few days after. Just dont lift anything. Be kind to yourself. Take the day off

#allinittogether xxx

Welshiemw

My lovely you are more than welcome to join this thread. Your worries arent frivolous at all. We've all had what we thought were over active imaginations and daft worries. Youd be surprised just how many turned out to be all the same. We are all at various stages on this journey. And having seen all the posts the timing seems to vary in length of time from seeing your GP to getting to see a specialist. 

I am so grateful here in Lincolnshire that things are moving at a fair rate of knots. 6 weeks from finding the lump to getting it gone... not bad considering the current covid situation

That was another palace .... told at clinic last week to report to carpark this morning.  Told by phone call friday to be in the car park 10.30 sunday. 

You guessed it. Got to the car park....I'm not on the list...... after they had double checked my details twice...asked me if I knew what procedure I was having.....was I having a general anaesthetic? Another phone call. Turns out cabin 1 was just doing covid swabs for out patients.  Cabin 2....all locked up was doing general anesthetics swabs. 

So a lovely little nurse came out if the main building and swab done.  Never felt a thing. Let's just hope its negative.

Strange thing is...I now have to self isolate until surgery.....apart from my appt on Tuesday??

Answers on a postcard

P.S. mine is puckered too

#allinittogether xxxxx

Hi again!

Thankyou so much for taking the time to reply! I’m in Wales-seems a long time till my appointment on 23rd but hoping things will move quickly whatever the outcome! Funny thing is the breast specialist I’m seeing is the same guy who sorted my breast abscess out 17 years ago! Lovely bloke!!

 Hope your test is negative Whatnext and everything goes well with your surgery!! Xxx

Thank you xxxxxx

I'm right with you too, we both share similar type of cancer and treatment. I hope you feel strong, we are tough and we can deal with this. Sending so much love  

Hi gingergirl..Traciej....welshieMW, and tashag 76..and gang.

Well....the best laid plans...as they say.......went *** up...( scuse the pun) at 12 30 today.

Got a phone call from the breast clinic...ALL surgery now cancelled due to the increase in covid cases. 

So we wait..... see whatsnext as they say. 

Silver lining? Get this bloody toe sorted out. Ringing the surgery in the morning as its still no better. 

Sat with it on a pkt of frozen peas.  Its purple!! And painful.  I'm sure it's broken.we shall see.

#allinittogether xxxx

WHAT?! You are kidding me?! Oh hun, that's terrible, how can they keep you waiting? I thought these operations were still going ahead. It's so not fair, you and your family must be frantic. Have they any idea when your likely to be rescheduled?

Yes at least get your toe sorted, that doesn't sound like it's going to heal by itself. Focus on that for now if you can

Huge hugs xxxxxx

I kid you not

If its going to go wrong...then I'm in there somewhere.  ****** off doesnt come close. Had my mindset in the right place.  Now I have no idea where I am....back to being a blubbering mess . 

Thanks to the inconsiderate ******! Who carried on regardless. 

Its gonna have to be the A TEAM.....Mr T. Knock me out before I get to the hospital then wake me up after.

I've had it now....cant work my confidence back up. It's just hit rock bottom

#allinittogether xxxx

Oh my dear lord how absolutely awful, what a blooming roller coaster and when you feel so ready to wave the bloody thing goodbye. I am so so sorry for you I do hope they come up with a date soon. Sending you love and hope and strength. Presently awaiting date for CT scan before my scheduled mastectomy on 25th November x x x x

Oh hun I'm so sorry. You try and keep your spirits up, easy for me to say, I know

Praying for you to get another date real soon. Don't they realise what this does to people?? 

Xxxxxxxx