Why am I having a CT scan

Hi I'm new

so I found a lump in my breast saw my doctor and was referred, two week later I have an appointment at the breast clinic , so Monday 31st may  , saw the doctor he had a feel said felt like a tissue mass but sent me to have an ultrasound to make sure but as lady is doing this she says I'm sending you through for a mammogram and I will do a biopsy. She mentions calcium. After mammogram I'm called through for my biopsy and before this procedure even starts the lady had booked me in for a mammogram biopsy for Wednesday 2nd June . I had biopsy from breast and axillary lymph nodes. Before I leave I see the doc again and he tells me they are going to send me for a CT Scan . So yesterday 8th I get a call to come in today which unfortunately I cannot do as I have work and no one to cover at short notice so I'm now booked for Sunday afternoon and I believe I have an appointment Monday for results (no letter, just a text to say I have an appointment )  I'm very confused as to why I'm having this before my results. Could someone please shed some light please . 

thank you x 

  • Hello Jem1984 and a warm welcome to Cancer Chat! 

    I am not sure why you are having this CT scan but it may be that they are trying to get all the necessary tests done before your results. It's good they are being thorough though. They may not yet have the results of your CT scan though on Monday and I am keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out to be fine.

    I hope that you will hear from other members of the forum who have been in a similar situation and that they will shed some light on this for you. 

    Wishing you the best of luck for your scan on Sunday and for your appointment on Monday. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Well I had a "staging" ct scan with contrast today which was stated on letter. Biopsy results tomorrow. Staying positive. Thank you Lucie 

    x