Hi Jeanett

Like your gp said it could be fatty tissue there are other possibilities too. When you get your appointment they will do mammogram, ultrasound and possibly a biopsy. 

I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer and did not take hrt and my mum when she was diagnosed had not taken it either so its not always related to it. 

Please try and focus on other things I know its not easy. 

Here if you want to chat. 

Louise x

Aww thank you for replying sorry to hear your diagnosis what tests did they do to diagnose it and how long does it take to get the results? Have they said what treatment you'll have to have? And how long ago did your mum have it and is she ok now ? Loads of questions I know but I need to be prepared xxxx

Hi I had a routine mammogram and got recalled then had another mammogram different angle, ultrasound and biopsy. The results took 10 days. I had surgery 3 weeks later. Then 3 week wait for those results. Because it is hormone negative I gave to have 6 months of chemo then radiotherapy.

My mum was 61 when she was diagnosed and her treatment worked she was then cancer free until she passed away in January aged 84.

I know what you mean there are so many questions. I have made a list when I think of something as I see the oncologist Wednesday to find out about my chemo. 

Xx

Hi I had a routine mammogram and got recalled then had another mammogram different angle, ultrasound and biopsy. The results took 10 days. I had surgery 3 weeks later. Then 3 week wait for those results. Because it is hormone negative I gave to have 6 months of chemo then radiotherapy.

My mum was 61 when she was diagnosed and her treatment worked she was then cancer free until she passed away in January aged 84.

I know what you mean there are so many questions. I have made a list when I think of something as I see the oncologist Wednesday to find out about my chemo. 

Xx

Aww bless you I really hope it works for you too these days treatments are much more successful... did u have the lump removed or breast .. tbh if I have it they can take the lot away xxxx

I know what you mean I had genetic screening 15 years ago and that has changed so much along with everything else thankfully.

We wouldn't of known I had it without the mammogram as consultant couldn't feel it, it was deep inside breast. What scared me most was waiting to find out if it had spread to lymphs and thankgod it hadn't. 

Although chemo won't be pleasant I'm actually relieved as if it had been hormone positive I would of had radiotherapy then 5 years of cancer drug which I really didn't want as the side effects aren't nice. 

Xx

What's hormone positive mean ? And I'd hate to have chemo as I hate being sick ... and sounds to me you've been very lucky catching it so early ... mines the dice of a small pea hard too so I really can't see it being fatty tissue ... you sound really positive too I just hope I can too if the news isn't good .. xxxx

Hi Jeannette,

Sorry to hear about what you are experiencing, it can be such a worrying an uncertain time. It's good you've had the referral so they can check things out and give you some news. The waiting and not knowing is always difficult. 

I just wanted to respond to your question about hormone positive. I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks ago now. IF lumps are cancerous when they do a biopsy they will look for what hormones drive the cancer or allow it to grow. Mine was positive for estrogen which I was told the majority are and mine was also positive for something called HER2 which is less common. If doctors know the hormone status then it can inform them what's the best way to treat it. 
 

Best of luck with everything and hope all goes well. 

Hi thanks for replying any information is very welcome atm as it's all very upsetting... thanks for clearing my question up .. it's the waiting that's the hardest I hope your keeping well and recover too xxx

Im sure you will be fine.

Hormone positive means its oestrogen related it has helped the cancer grow. 

I do have my wobbles and I'm sure will have far worse days but I've got this x

Hi I too have found a lump this week and also noticed my right arm aches. I went to my GP who got me in quickly and he said he would refer me via the 2 week list. Unfortunately I can't be seen until the 2nd June and this has really upset me. I know the NHS is so thorough but I am thinking of spending some savings and getting the diagnosis done privately just to know! What really upsets me is I had the routine mammogram done in February and it came back clear. How could that happen! I have large breasts but you would have thought the mammogram would pick up a lump and certainly anything in my armpit. Are there some very vigorous cancers that can develop in less than three months? 
By the way I had endometrial cancer in 2012. How unlucky is that? I have also had serious neck surgery, a hernia, and a pacemaker fitted all in the last 10 years. It is hard for people,to understand how dreadful it all feels when most people have had so few things go wrong in their life. My lovely husband thinks I should put these things out of my mind until I actually know what I am dealing with. However, he hasn't ever had a major problem so far.

Hi

I noticed a different feeling in my left boob about 6 weeks ago. No lump. Just a bit different. My GP referred me and I was seen at breast clinic 9 days later. I'm 48. Thought it was down to hormone changes etc. 
 

I had a mammogram and ultrasound. They found a lump and took a biopsy. I got the results two weeks later which is standard for the clinic I attended. 
 

Unfortunately my lump is cancerous. However, the GP told me that only 1 in 8 lumps that get investigated turn out to be cancerous. I was just unfortunate! So many lovely people on this forum have scares that turn out to be ok. 
 

I have a 5cm bit of nastiness which is hormone positive (I will take hormone blockers after treatment) It's also HER2 negative. They have said it's a Grade 2 Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer. I am having a lumpectomy on 8th June. Hopefully that will get rid of all of it with the clear margins they need. Then I will have radiation. If when they test my lymph node - that they are also taking out - it's cancer free that will be all the treatment I need. If not, I will need chemo. But will cross that bridge as n when! 
 

Although it's a pretty *** situation. I feel super positive. And like I said, there is also a good chance your lump will turn out to be non-cancerous. You are doing exactly the right thing getting it checked out though. That's scary in itself. I never imagined being told I had cancer! But as mad as it sounds it's ok! Not ideal! But ok. 
 

Sending love. Try not to worry although I know that's virtually impossible. This forum is amazing. So many brilliant people with such great advice. It has really supported me thus far  

Sarah xxx

Thank you for replying and that's awful for u and waiting is the worsed ... I'm more positive this morning after reading other ladies are in the same position and have fought this thing .. u take care sending hugs xxx