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 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

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

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

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

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

Oh bless you! It's never ending isn't it?

I'm fine, bruise is finally going on my boob, just fed up now with not seeing people cos of lockdown. It's strange, since my cancer scare I feel like I shouldn't complain about anything when there are people out there with real problems. I keep reminding myself how lucky I am!

Keep smiling! You'll get sorted soon, at least your getting answers and treatments for various other things now

Xxxxxx