Hey [@xemx]‍ 

I am currently waiting for my breast clinic appointment (it's next week thurs).  I am in such a state.  My lump is like a large marble underneath my skin and is rock hard, I can't believe I have only just noticed it if I'm honest... I have already diagnosed myself and literally cannot cope :(  

What did your lump feel like? Is it moveable? Does it feel round/oval? Is it hard or soft?  Does it hurt? 

I have read loads about fibroadenomas and how common they are!  And how most need to be biopsied as they appear similar to BC lumps on U/S.   I can sit here and say all I want "don't worry and 80% of lumps are benign etc but I know that's not going to help as I cannot even take my own advise!!

 please let me know how you get on with your results, there are so many of us in this together and in limbo! x

[@worried9211]‍ 

I'm sorry to hear you are going through something similar but it is also comforting to know that I'm not alone.

So first the stress started when I was told there was a 12 week waiting list for breast clinic in my area! Luckily this tuesdsay I had a call to say they put on extra clinics so I could go down last night - so I waited 5 weeks in the end from referral, that was hard enough. Then had the ultrasound but she couldn't tell what it was, hence also having the biopsy. So now another 10 day wait for results.

She said mine is 2.5cm and i would say it is oval. It is hard and doesn't move and is in the breast tissue. It's not painful in general but as I am pregnant my boobs have been pretty tender anyway so hard to tell. I must admit I dont normally  check myself but since being pregnant I probably have felt them more. However my husband said hes sure he would have noticed it if it was there before, so who knows. But I am kicking myself a bit that I didn't notice it earlier.

Like you say, it's easier said than done not to worry and remembering that most biopsies come back fine. But as humans we are wired to think of 'dangers' I.e. worst case scenario aren't we. But fingers crossed it will come back fine for us both. 

I will be sure to keep you updated and same goes for you when you have your ultrasound xx

[@xemx]‍ 

Bless you having to wait 5w!!!! I have to wait a a week and that's hard enough, so can't imagine how you're feeling. 
yes yours does sound similar to mine tbh. 
 

I will be thinking of you and hope your results are positive news! Will update on here next thurs once I've had my appointment.

speak soon cx

Hi! Sorry to hear that you're going through this process.
I am in the same boat, had a breast clinic appointment today for a prominent lump - I am 38 years old. They did a mammogram, then ultrasound, and took 2 biopsies (he said the second was just to make sure they had enough tissue to analyse) as the lump was solid and definitely not a cyst. 
The radiologist said there was nothing obviously suspicious but they had to do a biopsy to be sure. Saw the surgeon again afterwards and he said they've classified it as "uncertain" so I just have to wait and see. 
Just wanted to let you know that you're definitely not alone, and I hope your results come back ASAP! 

Hi [@worried9211]‍ ,

I saw from some of your other posts that your breast clinic appointment was moved forward to today. Just wanted to say I hope everything goes well for you, and please update us with how you get on :) 

Hey [@dustcat]‍ 

Thanks so much! Feel so sick, haven't eaten or slept.  I know it's going to be bad news and I am not prepared for it.  It's this afternoon. If I'm not too hysterical later I'll update you.  X

[@worried9211]‍ 

Please remember that no matter what happens at the clinic, you will be alright - in the short term or the long :) The vast majority of breast lumps are benign, even ones that are biopsied.

All the staff were very kind and reassuring at my appointment, so don't be afraid to let them know that you're anxious. If you have to have tests, you can feel free to ask them any questions, get them to explain about what they're doing etc if you'd like to, or even just ask them to talk to you about something mundane to take your mind off it - they truly want to put your mind at rest and make you feel less anxious, so they'll be happy to do anything they can. 

Hey [@dustcat]‍ 

thanks so much! I am literally weeping reading your message. I am so emotional.  I honestly know what it's going to be and I'm just not prepared for it... I am meant to be getting married next year to my best friend (has been put off 3times due to Covid) and I just think will I ever make it to then? Or will I have no hair on my wedding day from chemo (I know only aesthetic)... have I found it too late because of how LARGE this lump is. I have 1 millions thoughts running through.  
Im Just a mess x
 


 

How have you gotten on today worried? Have kept everything crossed for you.

Hey [@G.]‍ 

so kind thank you!!!
So yes, went today, had U/S and 3 biopsies.  Boob is very sore now!  Cried probably a million times.  They said it doesn't look concerning but will wait to see what the biopsy results say.  Should get the results Thurs afternoon (so not a long wait, thought it usually took around 5-10 days!).  
I definitly feel more relieved (but don't want to jump for joy just yet), I will definitely try and eat something tonignt for dinner now I'm a little less anxious! 
thanks for checking up on me!  Hope you're ok? X