Breast Biopsy

Hi Everyone,

 

my first post-Just Joined.

 

Will bulletpoint information for a clearer read.

13th Oct found Lump next to R breast

14th Oct Dr App Urgent referral sent for

05th Nov phoned from hospital (first contact) to arrange appointment for that Saturday.

07th consultant at hospital

during this appointment..........

physical examination

ultra sound

manmogram

Got dressed then got asked to do another mammogram

core Needle Biopsy

then advised my husband (waiting in waiting room) should come in with me to the consultant.

consultant then explained all info I had given to him them said he is sorry to tell me that they can not give me an answer as to if it is good or bad. That then need more information about my lump, I began getting upset and he was really apologetic but said we have to be realistic.

he then said I will get appointment in post for next Tuesday 10days after, MDT meeting where they will discuss a treatment plan.

I have received a letter in the post and my appointment is with an oncologist on Wednesday 18th.

 

please can anyone speak to me about this. I can't talk with any of my family as I don't want to worry them. I am 31 years old, with 3 young girls 7,5 and 1.

I work as a health care assistant and I'm dreading having to put on a brave face this coming Sunday. I look terrible due to not sleeping.

 

ive never had any health issues, I consider myself to be a really strong person and always know or find a way to deal with bad situations, however this has knocked the life out of me, literally. I feel like a stranger to myself.
 

Thank you for reading I appreciate that you have got to this point of my post  

  • Oh gosh no worries.

     

    yes surgery by Xmas I just hope I don't have to wait over Christmas for the stage results. 
     

    the waiting drives you insane.

    totally understand however.

     

    I hope any follow ups you have after this are all positive. I'll now be under the breast care team until I'm 50 I'm looking at it all as a positive, well as much as I can.

     

    still can't stop thinking about the appointment.

     

    oh also due to me having 3 daughters, they are also doing a genetic test so that they will be protected also when they are older.

    this I thought was amazing, prevention strategies is what I love rather than wait then cure xx 

  • That is really good about your daughters. Do you have any breast cancer in your family? The waiting is the worse thing. I hope it will all be quick now. Do you get time off work now not just for the treatment but like now to process what you have found out? I hope so! 

  • No breast cancer to date.

    im due on a 12 hour shift on Sunday but I really don't want to work weekends now I want to just stay with my family. My two older daughters 7 & 5 are in school so I have signed a contract 2 weeks ago for my baby to attend a childminder Monday Tuesday and Wednesday I have to pay this regardless if she goes so I'm going to try to work my 8-2 shifts on those days to keep me busy.

    but there again I don't know what to do, I'm scared of being on my own.

    it's a frightening feeling xx

  • So sorry you have to go through this. Have you told work yet? Hopefully they will be very supportive. 
     

    Will be thinking of you x

  • Hello, 

    I am at a similar stage to you, I have sent you a friend request, feel free to message me if you fancy a chat.

    Sending lots of love x

  • I have just read this, I sent you a private message before reading this.

     

    absolutely, I would live to chat to someone in a similar position.

     

    ive been really positive in the lead up to Christmas and this morning I have woke feeling worried and panicky.

    I think it may be due to loosing my focus. I'm worried I will start to go down hill,

    my surgery was delayed as they found another 2 lumps however they came back from biopsy Monday and were benign.

     

    so my survey is 5th Jan 

     

    hope you are ok xxxxxxxxxx