Hi Belle83, 

Waiting is definitely the worst part isn't it, I'm driving myself round the twist waiting for the results of my core biopsy. I was similar to you, I went to see my gp about a lump, he said it could just be a cyst but best to get checked. I then fully expected to go to the breast clinic and be told this was the case. Instead the radiographer said she could see the lump and that she needed to do a core biopsy, when I spoke to the consultant afterwards so just said that I came to get assurance and until the results were back she couldn't determine, but there was a 1cm mass. 

Have you spoken to any friends or family about this? They might be able to make you feel a bit better about it all. Hopefully your appointment comes around quick! 

Sending you lots of love xx

Yeah it looks like I will be waiting 2 weeks for my results, I'm also super bruised now as well as my lump was quite close to the surface (I mean I'm only a 32b anyway so not much there to work with lol). 

Glad to hear about others having positive stories, I mistakingly started to google stuff and everything just had breast cancer written across it, which is making me super anxious! I've also heard from people in a similar situation to yourself where the first biopsy didn't provide a clear enough result so they needed more tests and all came back clear.
I'll always be here for a chat or moan so you don't feel alone! 
I guess even if the result isn't what you had hoped at least if you know you can make a plan and almost you're back in control! 

Awww,I know the feeling I'm only a 32b myself so not much to work with either,mine bruised but went down after a couple if days. Hope yours does too! My lump I was told was close to my chest wall.

I have been doing a lot of doctor google myself and it made me bad so I came on here as there are more positive stories!

When the breast nurse rang me on friday and told me I needed a further biopsy I asked why and I'm sure she said something about it showed scarring but I'm not sure what it meant!

Thank you for replying,its reassuring to know it's normal to feel this way following screening and biopsies!

X

Definitely normal, I've had a 2 hour sobbing session tonight. One minute I sit there and think surely it can't be the Big C, I'm too young etc and I feel good, 2 minutes later I'm convinced it is the Big C and just how devastating that would be so I sit there and cry my eyes out. Also I've not had children yet, and the thought of having the option taken away from me because of any potential treatment breaks my heart. 
 

I'm not sure about the scarring point but did they give you a phone number for you to call back on? Or would you rather not know and wait until you have your other tests? 
 

I've got a phone call on Thursday with a nurse to discuss my results but I think that's the results of the ultrasound which I find really weird. Not sure if they do that for everyone that's had an ultrasound in my health trust or if it's because I was balling my eyes out at the appointment and took nothing in.    
x

Oh,I'm so sorry you have are having a bad time! It's so hard isnt it being in limbo!! I'm right there with you. 

The breast nurse just told me her colleague would be in touch with an appointment, I was a little shocked at the call as they had told me to expect my results in writing,so I wasnt really taking in what she was saying.

I have however read about something called a radial scar,which can mimick breast cancer,although that doesnt usually present as a lump,so goodness knows!!

I find myself messing with the lump all the time,seeing if its bigger or changed somehow and I keep feeling around my armpits to feel for lumps! I'm driving myself mad! I have some lumps in my neck,I presume lymph nodes and though probably unrelated,I find myself worrying even more!

I'm not sure how all hospitals work,but maybe like you say because you were distressed they thought it would be better to ring with your results so you have the chance to ask any questions etc,if I were you I'd have pen and paper ready so you can write things down!

I send best wishes for your call,please let me know what they say! 

I'm here to talk anytime 

X

Just an update,my appointment for further testing is next thurs,it says a mammogram on both breasts,an ultrasound on right breast and ultrasound of right axilla...

Ok, hopefully Thursday comes around quick! Do you think you'll get the results after they've done these other tests or is it another waiting game? 
 

I've got my fingers and toes crossed for you xx

Hi!

I think it will be another waiting game,which will then run into December and I dont think I will be able to get into the Christmas spirit with all this at the back of my mind.

Had a bad couple of days,been looking at too much doctor google and driving myself mad wondering what is making them want to do more tests,what has the biopsy shown,why do they want to look at my armpit!!! 

Did you say you had your phone call today? Xx

Yeah that's not great if you do have to wait for the results back around Christmas, never great to have this type of test done anyway let alone around Christmas! But it could come back all good and you can have extra celebrations! 
 

Aw babe, it is really hard isn't it but they could just be overly cautious and want to make absolutely sure whatever they have found is benign, especially if you didn't have those tests done first time around. 
 

So I've had a rollercoaster couple of days. When I went to see the consultant after my biopsy she said that in terms of results, if I don't need further treatment I.e. it's benign, then they will give me the results over the phone because of covid. And if they make an appointment for me then I need treatment and it needs to be discussed. So yesterday I get a letter in the post saying an appointment has been made, and I'm thinking to myself that's it's, it's definitely not benign now, told my mum and we both cried. As I told you, nurse was meant to ring today and they even wrote it on my form but come 4:30 no one had called, so I called them. Receptionist gave me my results over the phone and it's just a fibroadenoma, which is completely benign. So really good news for me but for 24 hours I was absolutely cacking myself! 
 

Really hoping your results come back the same as well, my lump didn't really move freely, felt like it was burning a lot and I was sure it was cancer but it's completely fine! You've got this! Xx