Highly suspicious lump

Hi all, I was seen in the breast clinic last week, had an ultrasound for what I thought was going to be a clear cut cyst, turns out its definitely not a cyst! Had a mammogram and a further spot mammogram a second ultrasound and 3 core biopsies. There was an area in the lymph nodes that needed biopsy but was too close to the blood vessel to put a needle in so that wasn't done. Doctor says it's highly suspicious and introduced me to the cancer care nurse who would support me through it all. I go back next week after the MDT for the results and a plan (if needed) - it didn't sound very promising. All I can think about is how am I going to tell my kids? I'm usually such a positive person and have dealt with my fair share of health issues in the past with no issue but I can't shake this feeling that this isn't going to be a happy follow up appointment. Any advice? 
 

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  • I just wanted to leave a message and say that I'm sorry to hear you are having such an anxious wait, I can't imagine how that feels. I am waiting for my first appointment at the breast clinic to come through and I am anxious enough, trying to convince myself the lump is just a cyst or else I will end up worries sick and not able to eat!

     

    I am like you, I just keep thinking of my kids. 
     

    Wishing you the best of luck for your results x

  • Good luck with your appointment, I hope your wait isn't too long. The appointment itself in my experience although daunting was very efficient and the people were lovely. I was there for about 5.5 hours so take a book or something to occupy your mind. Covid restrictions meant I had to go alone which made it a very oddly eerie experience so if you are a thinker then having a good book to immerse yourself in for the in-between times whilst you are waiting will be very helpful. On the plus side though everything is done in one sitting and you will come out with a pretty good idea of what is going on. Keeping everything crossed for you and happy to keep you company through your journey x 

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  • Good luck with your appointment, I hope your wait isn't too long. The appointment itself in my experience although daunting was very efficient and the people were lovely. I was there for about 5.5 hours so take a book or something to occupy your mind. Covid restrictions meant I had to go alone which made it a very oddly eerie experience so if you are a thinker then having a good book to immerse yourself in for the in-between times whilst you are waiting will be very helpful. On the plus side though everything is done in one sitting and you will come out with a pretty good idea of what is going on. Keeping everything crossed for you and happy to keep you company through your journey x 

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