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 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

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

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

girls im so sorry your all having such bad results at the moment. Hopefully things will start moving more quickly for you and hoping your treatments  and ops all go ahead soon! im still waiting to be seen. havent heard anything from the mp since i first spoke to him almost 2 weeks ago. I did manage to get hold of my PALS team though and the lady said she was going to try and chase things up. i am starting to worry now though. i have lost a lot of family members to cancer. my uncle was 42 when he died of lung cancer. my cousin was 11 having kidney cancer. 3 of my grandparents had lung cancer. 1 had brain cancer. its just so annoying that its almost been 9 months since i was referred 

Hello lovely,

I honestly think your sad plight is a case for local TV coverage it is just so dreadful you have been practically abandoned. Huge luck with an answer soon

Hi ladies

Thought I'd check in and see how your all doing 

Sending much love xxxxxx

Hi

Not been in a good place. Been to more appts than you can shake a stick at.  Foot clinic... docs....referred to diabetic clinic....referred to here there and everywhere.

Complete meltdown on Friday....... no word re cancer surgery.

Cant make plans for xmas....because I dint know what's happening next. Got 3 appts dec 2nd, be cutting it fine if I manage to get from 1 to 2.......hair looks like wurzel gummage... I feel like ***!!

Since starting diabetic meds never felt so bloody crap..... tired....no appetite..... getting up at night x 3 to pee. Flaming knackered. 

Oh...and my own mobile vampire to test my blood 3 times a day. My glucose has dropped from 18 last week to averaging 9....9.5 ish. 

They did say once it was stabilised then surgery would happen....... really? Is this stabilised? Cos I feel about as stable as a half rotted lettuce leaf....

Stat safe

#allinittogether xxxxx

Whatnext-I'm so sorry you're still going through such a hard time! I only had gestational diabetes and that was bad enough so what it must be like for you on top of everything else..well I just can't imagine!

i finally had my appointment today-mammogram, ultrasound then core biopsy. Consultant then told me its definitely breast cancer albeit hopefully a small one caught early. He said he should have it all wrapped up by christmas (not sure if he meant it as a pun!) as long as the biopsy result doesn't throw out any nasty surprises!

My boob is sore, I have a headache and I can't get over the shock and as many people say on here-telling people is horrible! 
Anyway I'm thinking of you Whatnext and really hope you get sorted soon!!! Xxxx

Hi ladies,

just discovered this thread and am so impressed by all your positivity and support, far more helpful than googling!!! It’s so good to have somewhere to come to chat with people who are going through exactly the same feelings/emotions 

I discovered quite a large lump on the upper part of my left breast, on my chest muscle i think - I was about 8 weeks pregnant at the time so just put it down to that. I went on to have a miscarriage a few weeks later and the lump is still there. I asked my gynaecologist on my last visit and he has referred me for a mammogram but didn’t really comment on whether he could feel it or not  :( I have my appointment on the 10th December which feels such a long wait and I am now stressing and thinking why I didn’t go earlier. We are currently living in France so the language barrier is difficult. 

Hi Yellow76,

 so sorry to hear about your miscarriage-that must have been really tough. 
 It is nerve-wracking waiting for your appointment but you have to remember that 9 times out of 10 these lumps are cysts or other benign pests! Also the appointments can be different for different people. You might get sent home straight after the mammogram and ultrasound if they can see its nothing sinister or you may have a biopsy. Strangely a friend of mine in Rennes is going through exactly the same as me and the French health care does seem very good.

No point telling you not to worry as thats natural but you are taking action which is the important thing.

Hope all goes well for you.

Much love xx