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 girls, was just checking in on you all. My god! You both really are having a truly awful time! As if cancer or the fear of, isn't bad enough you've got other shut to deal with! I'm hating life at the minute. I know that's terribly selfish of me, I'm not ill but life just seems so unfair to everyone atm

Love to both xxxx

Hi Traciej

Sorry...had the weekend from hell. So full of new meds I rattle. And they're making me feel sick!@  fluxo somethingorother anti biotics x 4 ....plus a diabetic tab x2

Didnt sleep at all hardly lastnight....upset stomach...sore toe. Still awake at half two.  Up at half 3.......up again at 5 then again at half 6. I swear to god I feel as if I've been hit by a truck!!

Missed at least 3 private number calls today..couldnt hit the button on my phone.  I'm about as much use as a wet lettuce leaf at the mo. Really really tired but cant seem to drop off for five mins.

Cant remember whether I mentioned the podiatrist? Seeing her on Tuesday....blood tests weds. 

The bonkers thing is I felt fine before the meds....now I feel flipping awful. I've missed calls from my breast care counsellor too........ weekend from hell.....

No energy.... this cant be right.  Hows everybody else?

#allinittogether xxxx

Thank you so much for sharing all of your stories! Im sorry to those who have been through the process and have got a cancer diagnosis, but as people have said, treatments for this are successful! 
 

I just wanted to share my story as I'm driving myself round the twist and don't really have anyone to talk to! I'm 27 and found a lump on my left boob. Referred to breast clinic under 2 week fast track. I was telling myself the whole time that it would just be a cyst, had an ultrasound and instead of being informed I had a cyst I was told I needed a core biopsy. Had 3 taken. I saw the consultant afterwards who told me they had found a 1cm mass, and that she couldn't tell me anymore than that until we had the results. Also whilst having my ultrasound the radiographer scanned my underarms as well, and the more I think back to that appointment the more I'm thinking she did that because she suspects cancer! I've got a phone call with a nurse on Thursday to discuss my appointment and again I'm thinking, do they do that for everyone? I know I'm only young but that doesn't mean cancer is out of the question, and whilst I know treatments for this are extremely successful it will affect my chances of having a family, which I'm probably finding the hardest to deal with. Would love to hear from people on the group who have had a clear result after a biopsy or if they haven't, how they're dealing with their diagnosis. 
 

love to all xx

Hi whatsnext, 

Oh for petes sake! Well you'll sleep tomorrow when you've had your anesthetic! I take it your having a general? Which, by the way, all the very best for tomorrow, will be thinking of you. Is it day surgery?

Sorry if I'm sounding nieve, I just don't know how long you'd be in for

Sending love and prayers xxxxxx

Hi laurenky, 

I had a lump in my left breast. Felt like a hard big lump just above my nipple. I had a mammagram and and ultrasound, the ultrasound scanned under my armpits too. He scanned everywhere on both breasts. This appears to be normal practice to me. I'm assuming he was checking everything so perhaps it doesn't mean he suspects cancer cells in the nodes, he's just being thorough. I also had 3 biopsys done as the lump had a thickening around the bottom edge which he hadn't seen before.  Thankfully results came back clear and was confirmed as a benign cyst.

I had an appointment to get the results but my consultant rang me instead. It may because of covid there going to ring you for your results?

Try not to worry to much, your in the best hands should it turn out to be sinister which I pray it's not 

Keep us updated sweet 

Best of luck xxxx

Thanks for replying! You've given me one less thing to not overthink about! Interesting that you had a core biopsy and it still came back as a cyst. I thought if it was a cyst they used the needle biopsy? Or is this what you had done? 
 

Mine is actually a hard lump just below the nipple on my left breast. Yes I've been told they will call me with my biopsy results if I do not need further treatment (covid) but if it's something that needs treating then I will need to come back to the clinic to discuss. I actually think this is so cruel and would rather everyone was called back although I understand why we need restrictions. 
 

But the phone call with the nurse was something completely different, I don't know if they are calling me just to double check that I took everything in from the initial consultation because I was a crying mess, or if this is just standard practise for my NHS trust. 
 

I will keep everyone updated. 
 

Thanks again TracieJ xxx

Hi Traciej

All cancelled until the toe and diabetes are sorted.

Xxxxx

#allinittogether x

Ahh no @whatnext64  I was sitting thinking about you going in today and that things were finally starting to move forward for you,  I am sending some prayers and love your way

Bless your heart.

That means so much at the mo xx

#allinittogether xxx

Oh god really? It's getting ridiculous now isn't it?! Keep your spirits up darling, how is the toe today? Have you managed to get any decent sleep at all?

Love and hugs 

Xxxxxx

Oh god really? It's getting ridiculous now isn't it?! Keep your spirits up darling, how is the toe today? Have you managed to get any decent sleep at all?

Love and hugs 

Xxxxxx

Hi Traciej

Slept like a log last night...cheated took x2 lorazepam. Needed to rest but couldnt let it go for some reason. Anyway had excellent from my counsellor this morning....she always lightens my mood bless her. Himselds done the hoovering....I've done the polishing. Put a new dressing on me toe.....sort of lol.  Matron wouldn't approve it.

Off to dive into a pile of dvds  ..theres a Bette davis in there somewhere.....

Lots of love

Me

#allinittogether xxxx

Hey all 

how is everyone doing? 
so my result appointment today and I feel sick as a pigZ what if it's everywhere?what if it's to late.  I dunno how I'm going to get through today. 
I still can't believe I'm sitting here with this **** in my body. 
 

If any ones got any good relaxation techniques I'd love to hear them I've really been struggling the last few days.

thanks for listening all. 
xxx

Hey

Did you ask for something to help you? I have LORAZEPAM. Calms the old nerves 

I also have the results of the diabetic blood tests. Considering I had no symptoms...and could have gone to surgery!! One diabetes is 41. Pre is 42-47, diabetics us 48. And yours truly us 84@!!!!@@@@ cant believe it.

Got everything crossed for you chic. Sending positive vibes your way.

#allinittogether xxxx

Hi tashag86,

Good luck on your results hun, might not be as bad as you think

Let us know how you get on

Xxxxx

What does that mean whatsnext? Is that good or bad? I have no clue on diabetes readings

How's the toe today? Did you see the podiatrist?

Xxxxx

Goodluck with your results, hope its not as bad as you were thinking..

Sending prayer and hugs your way.xxx

Hey all, so I have invasive ductal cancer. Which is in most of my lymph nodes. I am er and pr positive but waiting on her2 results. So that will then pave the way for treatment wether I will have surgery first or chemo first. But radiation is almost certain. 
I will have a complete lymph node removal also. Xxx

Hi tashag86

It sounds like I am going to follow in the same foot steps as you. I was diagnosed last week with ductal cancer but that's all I know atm. 

I have ct scan tomorrow and mri Friday. 

I have one tumor in my breast very small which I didn't even notice and one under my armpit which is how I got here in the first place! They think 3 of my lymph nodes are affected 

I'm glad they are getting you sorted out and will soon be starting treatment soon.

This waiting stage is awful and I'm petrified I'm riddled with it. I have come to terms with having cancer I just want to start treatment and be on the right path to beating this!

Take care sending lots of love xx

Ladies I'm so sorry to hear this news. You will beat it! A strong attitude will go a long way towards recovery. I can't imagine the mental suffering your all going through at the worst possible moment in time too

Sending love, hugs and plenty of prayers your way

Xxxxxx

Hi.... I have no idea on these numbers either. But apparently 84 is high....very high. 

The toe..god bless it has still here. Saw the podiatrist....I have had a chilblain episode....... no I couldnt believe it either.  Anyway shes referred me to the same hospital I am under for the breast clinic.  Missed a call from them in way to see practice nurse after podiatrist. Get home and a raft if ansaphone messages landed on my mobile all from different hospital depots last Thursday...friday ..Saturday and Sunday @@@@

So tomorrow will  a trying to get hold of them all. Nit sure why my phone us not letting me answer " private numbers "

Doppler tomorrow, dressing change and another pin *** thursday. And ni doubt someone will clobber me for Friday!! I admire how brilliant they all are at pulling out the stops for me at the mo. But I could do with a day off........ oh and got to see the vein man too....apparently 

Hows you?

#alkinittogether xx