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

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

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

I am also waiting on results.

I have been have drenching night sweats and swollen lymph nodes in neck groin and underarms so originally went under haematology.. had a lymph node biopsy from groin which showed no sign of cancer but reactive changes and ct scan showed earned spleen.. unsure why....

Then I found a lump in my left breast.. have had one in my right breast investigated before around 6 years ago and told it was a blocked milk duct   refereed to breast clinic.. waited 2 week for appointment then had ultrasound that day found lump in both right and left breast so biopsy taken from both sides   also ultrasound showed chunky lymph nodes under arms but they didn't take a sample because of the groin one already being done.. 

Consultant said on the day thought they were fibroadenoma but to wait for biopsy to confirm....

That was 2 week ago and I was meant to be having an appt today for my results this aft, I got a phone call from breast care nurse today to say that not all results were available yet from the biopsys so they have delayed my appointment by another week.....

I wasn't worried when consultant said fibroadenoma but now they are delaying me to await extra tests I am worrying... 

Hi lovely ladies, thought I'd check in a see how your all doing. Been thinking about you all. Sending love and mahoosive hugs xxxxx

Hi lovely ladies, thought I'd check in a see how your all doing. Been thinking about you all. Sending love and mahoosive hugs xxxxx

Hello, so sweet of u to ask, I'm not sure about everyone else but I have 4 tumours all measure a combined size of 8/10 cm and most of lymph nodes.

so I now start hormone and target therapy Monday for 6 months then I have to have mastectomy followed by radiotherapy and chemo. 
 

long road ahead but just wanna get it all over and done with. 
 

how are u. U all ready for Xmas. Cx

Hi Traciej!!

Feel like I haven't been on here for ages-like Whatnext64 -I haven't been feeling like talking lately. Had my op last Thursday-a lumpectomy and they injected me with an isotope and blue dye and removed the sentinel lymph node to put under a microscope! Am recovering at home, getting plenty of rest, hate changing the dressings! Go back on 30th Dec for results and a plan for radiotherapy sessions! Am doing the exercises they gave me to avoid a frozen shoulder!

Hope you're all okay! Much love to you all-so sorry about everything you're going through Whatnext..you started this whole thread-seems so unfair your initial issue with your breast hasn't been dealt with yet!

Take care all xx