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

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

Thank you for your kind reply, I am trying not to worry and stay positive, my OH just thinks it is a bruise but I think it would have gone by now. I am just trying to keep busy.

The healthcare in France when I had my miscarriage was excellent but I just worry things will get lost in translation!! 

I hope everything goes well for your friend too. 

Xx

Hi everyone. 

Iv just read through is thread and honestly how inspiring are you. 

First of all I'd like to say sorry your going through all this and I hope things start moving in regards to treatments soon. 

I'm here because I'm 30 and found a breast lump last week. I have been reffered for a urgent appointment at the breast clinic which is a 2-4 week wait.

Dr who examined me wasn't my usual Dr but she seemed concerned which has scared the hell out of me.

My mum had bc when she was 34. 

This waiting time is torture. 

I have a 4 year old and all I keep thinking is, oh my god she needs her mum. 

Anyway. Just wanted go introduce myself and say we're all in this together.

Take care everyone. Xx

Hey laurenky,

How did the follow-up call with the nurse go?  Thanks for posting - it's nice just reading about someone else in a similar situation.  I'm 28 and have my breast clinic appointment tomorrow after finding a lump in my left breast.  Ashamed to say I started wondering if I had a lump about 6 months ago but work was incredibly busy and I took this long to follow it up... I thoroughly regret that now!

My mum offered to drive me to/from the hospital - I was umming and ahhing about whether to agree as she's a busy lady and I can drive myself!  (I'm living with my parents at the moment.)  But after reading all your posts I've accepted her kind offer, as much as I hope it will be nothing.  I think like you the biggest question (if I have it) is whether I'll be able to have kids.. but just trying to distract myself til they can take a proper look tomorrow.

Hope it's been good news for you, got my fingers crossed. xx

Hello lovely 

sorry to hear about all your ongoing "stuff" bloody awful. I've been dealing with "stuff" too. Husbands annual check up doe his bladder cancer showed cancerous cells have returned so he has a small procedure last week My mastectomy booked for tomorrow and  until I'm actually waiting in the operating theatre I won't breath out. I'm not terrified of the op aa

much as I am terrified of the follow up appointment telling me what was found and what my plan is and dare I say what my life expectancy is ..... when I feel like the strong warrior I occasionally am I will report back. Meanwhile love love love to all of you fighting this bloody thing x x x x

Hiya, 

Argh so, all good, I just have a fibroadenoma, which is a benign tumour. But the Comms from my breast clinic hasn't been great, I absolutely cannot fault them on anything else. 
At the appointment I was told because of covid if I didn't need treatment I would be given results over the phone but if I needed treatment I would be called back in to clinic to discuss. Also as I said in my first post, they wrote on my forms that a nurse would call on Thursday. 
I get to Wednesday and get a letter in the post saying an appointment has been made to discuss results, so I'm beside myself thinking that it's the worst. 
Thursday comes around and I wasn't able to do anything all day, don't even think I had a drink. Gets to 16:30 and I still haven't had a call from the nurse as they said they would. So I call reception and the receptionist gave me my results. When I asked about the appointment that had been made she said they do that as a 'safety net' in case they don't get around to phoning. So I was happy with the result but less than impressed with the Comms! 
 

hopefully you get a similar result!! Good luck and let us know how you get on xx

hi girls. hows everyone feeling? any news on your treatments yet? PALS got back to me today. The breast clinic had emailed them saying i had been told in a phone consultation in April that they felt there wasnt anything suspicious going on.... but because it was obviously distressing me they were going to be booking me in for the next available ultrasound.

How they can diagnose someone im a telephone consultation i dont know.... bit ridiculous really

Hi gingergirl

Sorry ...been right off colour. How are you? How did your op go.

Looks like it's been quiet on here. I've not felt like talking to anyone.

Anyway...update.

The dodgy toe was/is a *** chilblain!! The pain has been excruciating. But toe is now a lovely shade of pink, and a lot less painful.

This Wednesday I have my first appt at the diabetic clinic at the hospital. Apparently I'm seeing a podiatrist, diabetic specialist and a vein specialist....they are certainly pulling out all the stops. But the medication..... I'm up x 3 for a wee during the night. Which is wiping me out.  It says ..as no one has told me...its best to eat little and often. Well I'm eating little as after breakfast I feel full until well after lunch. Main meal Im struggling with a childs size portion.... feel nauseous... been on the run to the loo tonight. Feel bloated... This cant be right can it? I feel worse than I did before I found the lump!! I know meds take a while to settle down...but this is getting beyond a joke now.  Not heard from anyone at the breast clinic since Nov 16th...so no idea when anything's happening on that front. No info on what I can and cant eat ......shouldnt eat. So meal planning is " Google....can a diabetic eat  ************* ? 

Had a complete melt down..so today I have taken my first anti depressant...... had to give in. Couldnt deal with all this. Practice nurse said I've gone from a no tablet lady to a minor branch of boots the chemist.

Will I be sorted before Christmas? Somethings got to change that's for sure. Cant even think about cards or pressies or the flipping turkey. 

Check back in ladies

#allinittogether xxxx

Hi gingergirl

Sorry ...been right off colour. How are you? How did your op go.

Looks like it's been quiet on here. I've not felt like talking to anyone.

Anyway...update.

The dodgy toe was/is a *** chilblain!! The pain has been excruciating. But toe is now a lovely shade of pink, and a lot less painful.

This Wednesday I have my first appt at the diabetic clinic at the hospital. Apparently I'm seeing a podiatrist, diabetic specialist and a vein specialist....they are certainly pulling out all the stops. But the medication..... I'm up x 3 for a wee during the night. Which is wiping me out.  It says ..as no one has told me...its best to eat little and often. Well I'm eating little as after breakfast I feel full until well after lunch. Main meal Im struggling with a childs size portion.... feel nauseous... been on the run to the loo tonight. Feel bloated... This cant be right can it? I feel worse than I did before I found the lump!! I know meds take a while to settle down...but this is getting beyond a joke now.  Not heard from anyone at the breast clinic since Nov 16th...so no idea when anything's happening on that front. No info on what I can and cant eat ......shouldnt eat. So meal planning is " Google....can a diabetic eat  ************* ? 

Had a complete melt down..so today I have taken my first anti depressant...... had to give in. Couldnt deal with all this. Practice nurse said I've gone from a no tablet lady to a minor branch of boots the chemist.

Will I be sorted before Christmas? Somethings got to change that's for sure. Cant even think about cards or pressies or the flipping turkey. 

Check back in ladies

#allinittogether xxxx

Hello lovely I've been thinking about you. Sorry to hear about all your **** and you haven't even tackled the bloody cancer yet. I had my mascetomy last Wednesday and hone Thursday. I was dreading cancellation. Surprisingly straight forward but some minor hic ups when I got back. Full drain bag I had to empty with telephone instructions, then it was leaking at site of inscision, constipation like no other but .  .  Feeling surprisingly good. Results this Friday and then the treatment plan. 6 weeks ago I was completely unaware of what lay ahead now I'm on the massive roller coaster cancer express. 
Husband had recall after his bladder cancer annual check up and had a small procedure - honestly you couldn't make it up. 
 

huge love everyone and  sending superb strength xxx

Hi girls how is everyone?? i finally had a phone call from breast clinic this morning. appointment for ultrasound next tuesday at 3pm! only took 10 months to get one haha