Hi there,

I'm glad you got your appointment through and it sounds like they have been very thorough and you are in good hands. I know the wait now for results will be hard and you will need to keep yourself distracted. 

I have my appointment at the clinic for Saturday morning and feeling quite up and down about it.

Take care

Lou

I will be thinking of you on Saturday and I really hope that you are treated as kindly as I found the staff at my appointment today. I completely understand about you being up and down and the waiting to be seen is so hard. Saturday will be here soon and then you will at least be on the way to finding out what you are dealing with.

Take good care and if you would like to, let me know how it goes.

Thinking of you xx

Thank you, I will let you know how things go on Saturday and please keep me updated too.

Can I ask how you found the tests at the clinic, were they painful? My breast/nipple is quite tender at the moment so thinking that lots of prodding, squeezing etc won't be pleasant!

X

Hi, I found the tests at the clinic not too bad the mamogram is more like pressure and was only slightly painful when they where trying to get a higher up photo done but it is literally over very quickly.  The ultrasound isnt painful at all and if you do need a biopsy then you get local anaethestic,  I thought i would be feeling more sore today than I am, its just slightly stinging, more under my armpit from the biopsy from my lymph node but paracetamol is helping with that.

Make sure you have something easy planned for tea on saturday night that you can just pop in the oven (or someone else can pop in the oven for you!)

All the best and I'm thinking of you xx

Hi, I found the tests at the clinic not too bad the mamogram is more like pressure and was only slightly painful when they where trying to get a higher up photo done but it is literally over very quickly.  The ultrasound isnt painful at all and if you do need a biopsy then you get local anaethestic,  I thought i would be feeling more sore today than I am, its just slightly stinging, more under my armpit from the biopsy from my lymph node but paracetamol is helping with that.

Make sure you have something easy planned for tea on saturday night that you can just pop in the oven (or someone else can pop in the oven for you!)

All the best and I'm thinking of you xx

Thanks for the info  it's always good to feel a bit prepared going into these things.

I had a colonoscopy last month (thankfully all fine) and that was rather painful but I coped so hopefully should be fine. The waiting is really getting to me but not long now.

Wishing you speedy good results x

Just think this time tomorrow you will have been and be back home and I think if you can cope with a colonoscopy you will be alright tomorrow as it is less invasive than that.  I'm glad that was all ok though, you have certainly had a lot to deal with recently.

Sending you lots of luck and best wishes for tomorrow.

xx

Thanks so much, I will definitely be having a glass of wine tomorrow night whatever the outcome and some nice m&s food  :-)

Well the dreaded the appointment is over! It took about 2 hours and the nurses were lovely. It was nice to have a chat with them and the other ladies there. After tests they didn't find anything sinister or conclusive but said there was thickening of breast tissue behind my nipple but they are putting this down as hormonal and said to keep a check on it and come back if any rashes occur. I feel relieved but also still have a sore itchy boob that I'll have to put up with for now I guess. The whole experience was not as scary as I expected and way better than a colonoscopy! I feel quite tired now after all the anxiety and adrenaline I built up beforehand.

Hope you are doing ok and get a good result soon with no further treatment hopefully.

Feel free to message if you want a chat.

Lou

Hi Lou

I'm so please that your appointment went ok and that you got a good result. you must be so relieved and exhausted after all the worry.

I'm just trying to keep a bit busy and been gardening today and hope to get out for the day tommorrow and do something nice before the girls go back to school.

I will let you know my outcome and again I'm so pleased everything turned out ok for you today.

xx

Hi Lou,

I am delighted to hear that your appointment is behind you now and that the outcome was as good as it could be. If your boobs are still itchy, see your GP and see if you can be prescribed something to combat the itch. I am sure that you feel mightily relieved tonight and hope that you're enjoying that glass of wine.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Gosh I'm so glad I found this feed. I am currently waiting for my appointment after going to the doctor with a lump. The doctor found 2 lumps and my appointment is on Wednesday. I feel horrendous I'm so worried I feel like I've been in the worst mood ever which is so so so unfair. 
I feel like I'm worrying about 'nothing' because I don't know anything but it's like I've got this sinking feeling. Which is the complete opposite to my nature usually. 
thank you for sharing your stories it's just nice to know I'm not alone. 

Hi,

A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your symptoms and can fully empathise with how you feel. This is always a scary time, because there are so many unknowns and your imagination just runs away with you. It is not at all unusual to find your emotions all over the place. Rest assured that, regardless of the outcome, you will feel better once you know what you are dealing with.

I hope that all goes well for you on Wednesday. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you. 

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you so much, I have read through some past feeds which has defiantly helped. 
I have 3 little children and it's always the worst case you go to isn't it. I'm working on Monday and Tuesday so hopefully it will go quickly. 
do you find out any information on the day or is it just to do tests? 

Hi Lily,

Sometimes your consultant can tell that there is nothing untoward present just by a chat and an examination, but in most cases you will have to have tests done. After that you will then have a wait of 1-2 weeks to get the results.

If your consultant is pretty sure that there is cancer present s/he may tell you this on your first visit, but you would still have to wait for the results of your tests to confirm this. A biopsy is the only way to be certain that cancer cells are present.

We always seem to think the worst at this stage, particularly when we have children. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 11 years. I certainly was in a dark place at first. I had two teenagers when I was first diagnosed and feared that I would never see them grow up. Since then, I have seen them leave school, go to university, graduate, get gainful employment, fall in love, marry and have families of their own. I still live a busy and fulfilled life.

It is probably just as well that you are working on Monday and Tuesday, as this should help to take your mind off the wait. Whatever you do, steer clear of consulting 'Dr Google', as this will only scare you unecessarily.

You will find that care teams at the breast clinics are mostly very helpful and understanding, so try not to overthink things just now.

Fingers crossed for a good outcome.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx