Hi Mumma and Syl,

I endorse Benedict's experience. I Have has 2 bouts of breast cancer and a number of false alarms in the past 11 years. On all occasions I had an anaesthetic and an ultrasound guided biopsy, which I hardly felt at all.

You normally have to wait 1-2 weeks to get the results of a biopsy and it can leave the breast a little tender for a while afterwards.

I hope that all turns out well.

Please let us know how you both get on and, remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks for your reply @jolamine. Will pop back Wednesday and let you know x

Hi Syl,

I hope that all goes well for you on Wednesday and look forward to hearing from you then.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi [@Jolamine]‍ and [@Mumma123]‍,

I've just got home from my breast clinic appointment. I can confirm the biopsy is not at all painful. Just a bit uncomfortable with the pressure but that was all. 

@Mumma123, all the best with yours- the lead up to it is worse than the actual procedure. 

Sylvia x

Hi Syl,

Many thanks for your update. I'm glad to hear that your experience was the same as Benedict's and mine. As you say, the lead up isworse than the actual procedure - fear of the unknown is an awful thing.

Have you been told when your results will be back? I hope that they don't take too long. Please let us know how you get on. Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine,

Thank you again for your reply. It means a lot.

Yes the fear of the unknown is horrible. And that's still lingering for the results a bit. 

They have said 2 weeks, I have to wait for an appointment. She did say it would probably be a virtual appointment aswell. I will update again once I have had my results.

Thank you xx

Hi Syl,

Yes, it'll be a worrying 2 weeks. Try to keep yourself busy to help pass the time.

I look forward to hearing your results, but am keeping my fingers crossed meanwhile.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi syl and jolamine 

Thankyou for both getting back to me, I am currently 6 days into my referral still waiting for an appointment, I guess with the pandemic even though urgent I could still be waiting some time but hopefully not too long. 
 

[@Syl85]‍ glad you have finally been seen and I'm glad it wasn't painful, I'm wishing you the best with your results, hoping that it will all be ok for you! Keep busy while you wait and I'm sure the time will fly by. I'm absolutely terrified of even setting foot in the breast clinic, all I know is it's a one stop so any tests will be done. Straight away, albeit biopsy results(if a biopsy is needed) will take longer to receive. 
 

just a question for you and @jolamine, did your lump move at all in different angles, when I lay down I can barely feel there is a lump there, and tonight when I had a feel it wasn't so much on the surface but I had to push harder to find it? 
 

good luck xxx

Thank you @jolamine, I will keep busy (work will make sure of that for me lol). Thanks for caring.

@Mumma123, 

Hope your appointment is through soon, if you don't hear by day 10 I would maybe call your GP to check the referral went through OK. 

Thank you, it was actually OK. Obviously it's the unknown isn't it. But my experience hopefully will give you some sort of guide. So I was only there for an hour and half. First was seen by a consultant who examined both breasts which was good as I had only reported the right breast. I then had to wait for an ultrasound and was told as I am under 40 a mammogram wouldn't be necessary although they do on the odd occasion do one. I went in for the ultrasound which showed the lump on the breast, she then got the doctor to review and came back and said they would do the biopsy and it was done there and then. Obviously clinics do differ. After the biopsy I had to wait and spoke to the consultant again before leaving. I have to wait to hear about my next appointment which I was told would be 2 weeks time. 

Just to comment on your question about the lump moving, I have never noticed mine move. But last night lying in bed I thought let me feel it now, I have only ever felt it standing or sitting up. I couldn't find it - I did eventually but had to press pretty hard. But took me by surprise. 

Keep us updated xxx

Thank you @jolamine, I will keep busy (work will make sure of that for me lol). Thanks for caring.

@Mumma123, 

Hope your appointment is through soon, if you don't hear by day 10 I would maybe call your GP to check the referral went through OK. 

Thank you, it was actually OK. Obviously it's the unknown isn't it. But my experience hopefully will give you some sort of guide. So I was only there for an hour and half. First was seen by a consultant who examined both breasts which was good as I had only reported the right breast. I then had to wait for an ultrasound and was told as I am under 40 a mammogram wouldn't be necessary although they do on the odd occasion do one. I went in for the ultrasound which showed the lump on the breast, she then got the doctor to review and came back and said they would do the biopsy and it was done there and then. Obviously clinics do differ. After the biopsy I had to wait and spoke to the consultant again before leaving. I have to wait to hear about my next appointment which I was told would be 2 weeks time. 

Just to comment on your question about the lump moving, I have never noticed mine move. But last night lying in bed I thought let me feel it now, I have only ever felt it standing or sitting up. I couldn't find it - I did eventually but had to press pretty hard. But took me by surprise. 

Keep us updated xxx

Thankyou, with the Easter bank holiday coming up I don't think I will hear anything until atleast Tuesday! 
Thankyou it's very helpful to know what sort of time scale and things to expect while I am there. I know everybody is different and every appointment is different too. 
did they mention to you what they thought I might be? 
 

it's a strange one isn't it when you can't find it but you know it's still there! Xx

Oh of course, if you don't hear by Tuesday definately contact your GP. 

My appointment letter did say allow up to 3-4hours. That may be for some and I suppose had I have needed a mammogram too I would have been there longer. 

Yes, we'll when the ultrasound was done done lady said it didn't look typical of anything they see regular so she took the images out to the doctor and thats when they came back and said they would do a biopsy but that they thought it may be a cluster of fibroadenoma's. She did say though obviously they can't be sure and need to check it under a microscope. 

Yes it is weird and I had never though to check lying down, it's only that I was in bed last night and thought actually I'll probably be lying down on a couch when they examine me that I thought to check it then realised it was harder to find. 

I know your original post was about the pain side of the biopsy- it didn't hurt at all. But my breast is a bit tender tonight - thought you'd appreciate the heads up. They did say it may feel tender and will probably bruise too. 

Hope you hear soon xx

I definitely will! 

oh gosh that's so long, hopefully I am in and out with no worries haha. 

that sounds positive then, just taking precautions to confirm what they think. 
 

oh no bless you. I hope you are not in too much pain, keep on top of pain relief and lots of rest, hopefully it will ease quickly. 
 

Thankyou for the heads up! Xx

Yes i think the 3-4hour window was probably the norm before social distancing and covid existed. Hopefully you'll have a similar experience to me. 

Yes I just hope they're right on their suspicions, I'm trying to keep positive and hopefully the results reflect that. 

Oh thank you, not really painful as such but if I lean my arm against it or touch it its tender. But yes I'll keep taking paracetamol. Have a feeling I'll struggle tonight as I tend to sleep on my tummy lol. 

All the best to you xxx

Yes i think you are right! Hopefully!

positivity is key! Hopefully you won't wait too long to find out your results, keep me updated! 
 

hopefukly it doesn't get worse for you! I'm a tummy sleeper too, so comfortable lol xx

All the best, pop back and let me know how you get on after. 

Yes positivity is definately key. Thanks, I will let you know. 

Oh thank you, yes I always sleep on my tummy, very comfy. Don't think my right breast will make it comfy tonight though lol xx

Hi [@Syl85]‍ 

how are you today? 
 

I received my appointment by letter this morning, it's on Monday 12th April. So just over a week to wait, and just over 2 weeks from referral. To tell you I'm scared now is an understatement. I have had breast pain in both breast all day, some pain in my nipple and itchy armpits. Now I have the appointment I think my mind is going to wander again and the anxiety is setting in, the thought of doing this by myself terrifies me! Xx

Hi @Mumma123,

Surprisingly fine. I dont seem to have any bruising or pain. Its just a bit tender if I touch it. Thank you for asking.

Oh glad you have your appointment through, the waiting will be horrible. Try and take each day as it comes. Have you told anybody? Perhaps also call and ask them if somebody can accompany you and mention you are anxious. I'm not sure if it's even allowed with the covid regulations. But it's worth an ask. I hope your appointment goes smoothly. It's very nerve wracking when you are in there xxx

Syl, I'm so glad it's not been too painful for you. 
 

yes, the kids are now on half term so I'm sure I will be occupied up until my appointment, will try to move it to the back of my mind until then. That's a good idea, I might just do that, who knows though, although my area is quite low at the moment they might not want to risk it. 
 

thankyou xx

Thank you.

Oh that will definately keep you busy, enjoy the half term. Yes give them a call, worth an ask. And if they say no then atleast you can mentally prepare yourself to go in alone. Perhaps have whoever you would have liked with you that day on stand by and message between the different stages of the appointment? Or ask if they could perhaps join in the consultation virtually over the phone/video call. I know they won't be able to hold your hand but they can be the emotional support and hear what is said xx