I am 50 and found lump 2 weeks ago have my appointment tomorrow. Sooo anxious and worried have tried to keep it together through christmas but now I am struggling
Hi Janeylou. I know how you feel. I'm 51 and received a recall letter on Christmas Eve (great timing) saying an abnormality was found on my first screening mammogram. My clinic appt is 5 Jan and I can think of nothing else at the moment. I'm trying to keep distracted. My teenage daughter and husband saw me open the letter but I haven't told my teenage son or anyone else apart from my best friend. Kind of want to know what is actually the outcome before I worry other people. Will tell my boss (she is lovely) though as need time off work for the appt. My Mum and her mother (so my maternal grandmother) both had breast cancer. My grandmother died years ago from another cancer in the end and my Mum is doing fine, four years on. I had three (one per year) mammograms up to the age of 50 on the familial screening programme (which were all clear)but the last one was nearly two years ago (I'm 52 in February). When I had the recall letter last week I then took a close look at my breasts as I hadn't noticed any lumps (I am a bit rubbish at checking though) and was horrified to see a considerable area of dimpling/puckering under my left inner breast - quite obvious lines and indents when I raise my arms. I have no idea how long they have been there as I don't go around with my arms in the air staring at my boobs Kind of wish I had now though. I can really understand what you are feeling and the waiting is awful as every scenario goes through your head. All I can say to you (and me!) is that most cases referred aren't cancer so let's hold onto that thought!! Good luck for tomorrow. X
Hi Kiwirunner, just wanted to let you know....my circumstances very similar to you, age 53 years, referral letter arrived the day before Christmas Eve.....not sure how I've got through Xmas as no extended family around to keep me busy as usual, due to their health issues (my sister has secondary breast cancer) Just myself, hubby and teen daughter, who, as you, saw me open referral letter, which I managed to play down.
Attended my appointment first thing today (my birthday) I was told that there was a change in one of my breasts so I had a more detailed mammogram and an ultrasound. After the ultrasound the consultant told me that I am absolutely fine and can go back to three yearly mammograms.
Just wanted to give you some hope and let you know that things can still be okay even though you might think the worst....I found it so difficult to.stay positive. I was sooo scared, i am a bit of a glass half full person. It's awful having waited over Christmas, I can't tell you how stressed I've been. Good luck with your appointment and fingers crossed for you xx
Hi Janeylou that is nice of you to check in. A week today until you go back to have it checked again? Doesn't time drag!
KimMarie, you've got just two days to go now until you get your results? I know how you will be feeling, when like me you have been told to prepare for it being cancer but the waiting to know exactly what you are facing is so hard. Will be thinking of you on Friday - do let us know how you get on. xx
I have my MRI tomorrow evening (6.45pm). I dreamt last night that they found lots of extra bits in there in addition to the one they have already found. I guess that is the whole point of an MRI but it still feels daunting. More biopsies on the 28th and I guess if they biopsy more areas than redoing the one they have identified then that will be another thing to get my head around. Just want to know what I am facing and the days are going so slowly...
Let's keep each other posted - so good to have the support on here xx
HI [@KimMarie] have been thinking of you today and wondering how you got on at your appt today? Hope it went OK.
I had my MRI last night. Quite an experience as never had one before. Not my finest moment trying to shuffle up the board on my stomach like a salmon trying to go up river, as I tried to get my boobs in the 'pots' better after not aiming them right the first time hahaha. Not helped by one of the radiographers being a disarmingly attractive man! Anyway, yet another step done and second round of biopsies next week now.
Here's hoping you had a good end to the week today xx
Thanks for thinking of me, so I had my appointment today and it wasn't great news, which I had expected. It's cancer and I have several lumps all grade 2/3 so I need to have surgery which will involve a mastectomy ♀️ Then I need 6 months of chemo, some radiotherapy and then tablets. All a lot to take in and I'm not really sure how I feel about it all.
I'm glad you've had your MRI done, when do you get your results for that? Xx
Hi glad you have had your MRI sounds very strange scan to have but made easier by the very hansome man you mentioned. Your anothet step closer to getting all the answers and getting on with treatment . Hope your doing ok imagine its a total rollercoaster for you at the minute . Take care jane xxx
Im so sorry you didnt get good news today. I know nothing i say can help especially only getting the news today. Your mind must be all over when you have had time process it you will be ready to tackle your treatment and get on with completing your treatment. If you ever need someone to talk to please mesage me if you need a chat to scream, cry or just chat..
Aw thank you very much, I feel quite numb to it all right now. I find this forum great as it's nice to be able to talk to people who have or are going through similar situations. Thank you very much. I will try my hardest to stay positive through it all. It's going to be one tough year ahead xx
Hi [@KimMarie] oh goodness that is a lot of news to take in.i know you were expecting it to not be great but still hearing a definitive diagnosis is hard to take. Feeling numb sounds like a very normal reaction. At least now you know exactly what you are facing and you have a clear treatment plan which sounds full on but good. Getting your head around the mastectomy is a big step (one that weighs on my mind as not sure what I am facing yet). This forum is so helpful as no one understands as much as others in the same boat.
I'm not sure my MRI results. I have second round of biopsies on Thursday and that will be tied to the MRI so I guess will know if they have found more stuff going on. I will be sure to pop back here with an update. Still feels like a lifetime to get full results and plan on 3 Feb when I was meant to get all that on 15 Jan.
I hope your weekend goes OK as you start to process such big news. We are all here to support you. When is your surgery date?
Hi Kiwirunner, have not logged on in the last few weeks as been really busy at work, but glad to see that things have progressed and you have some dates in the diary and clear plan of what's ahead. Probably your next major thing will be telling extended friends, family and colleagues, so fingers crossed for that. Sounds like the breast surgeon is nice and easy to talk to which must help when it comes to asking questions etc. Also glad that you were able to take your husband in with you for support and a second pair of eyes and ears. Please keep updating, if you feel upto it, so that we can follow your progress and anytime yiu may feel you'd like a chat, then feel free to PM me.
Hi Kiwirunner, have not logged on in the last few weeks as been really busy at work, but glad to see that things have progressed and you have some dates in the diary and clear plan of what's ahead. Probably your next major thing will be telling extended friends, family and colleagues, so fingers crossed for that. Sounds like the breast surgeon is nice and easy to talk to which must help when it comes to asking questions etc. Also glad that you were able to take your husband in with you for support and a second pair of eyes and ears. Please keep updating, if you feel upto it, so that we can follow your progress and anytime yiu may feel you'd like a chat, then feel free to PM me.
