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

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

Oh that's a really good idea too, I may have to do that of the first option is not allowed. Hopefully it will come around quick and I will have some answers, or closer to some answers xx

They can't deny you of the virtual support surely? 

Give them a call and find out. Fingers crossed for you.

Yes I think the appointment helps give you an indicator. There's still the worry if you then have to wait for biopsy results. But its an indicator and a step closer to the answer xx

They can't deny you of the virtual support surely? 

Give them a call and find out. Fingers crossed for you.

Yes I think the appointment helps give you an indicator. There's still the worry if you then have to wait for biopsy results. But its an indicator and a step closer to the answer xx