When will I receive the results of my mammogram?

I seen my gp yesterday after finding a golf ball sized lump in my right breast Friday night. They referred me to the breast clinic and I've just booked my appointment which will be next Wednesday morning, so 8 days from now.

Im 27 so have never had a mammogram, my mum has had breast cancer couple of years ago and they found the lump on the day of her first ever routine mammogram and took a biopsy, im presuming due to size they'll do a biopsy. But when will I find out the results? As I understand they'll likely be unable to say anything on the day of the appointment with 100% certainty but will they tell me there and then if they suspect a possibility of it being the dreaded c word?

im a bit weird and in all honesty I'd feel more at ease if they told me there's a chance it's cancer rather than purposely being told it's probably nothing just to save my worrying because that will actually make me worry more if I'm honest!  

Also is there anything I should expect before appointment?

 

thank you 

 

Danielle <3

  • Hi Danielle

    Like your mother, my breast cancer was found via my first mammogram. I was recalled and further mammograms taken, Then biopsies. A week later I got the results. 

    The results were expected as the doctor had my breast images on the screen and I could see the white areas and asked what they were. I was told its either normal or DCIS, I have found the majority of fellow BC patients I've met, did not ask as they didn't want to know. I guess the doctors can guess how much to tell the patient depending on their persona. But of course they won't say for definate until biopsy results come through.

    I hope your lump is benign, let us know how you get on - all the best x

  • Yeah sounds similar to my mums experience. I'm hoping they'll give me a little hint like they did with you as I'd rather know that than nothing to be honest. 
     

    I hope so too! And I'll let you know any info as soon as I get it :)

  • I'm not sure how each breast clinic is run but if the images are not up on the screen, you could ask to see them and that would allow you to ask questions. I would imagine they would take your lead.

  • To be honest I'm weirdly intrigued and love looking at X-rays so wouldn't mind having a look at an x ray of my boob lol x

  • Hi, I attended a one stop Breast Clinic - via my Gp as I too am had large lump in my big boobs .

    I had mammogram ,ultrasound , ultrasound guided lump and lymph biopsy, titanium marker inserted where biopsy been taken, repeat mamogram-then saw doctor and told breast cancer straight away. I waited a week to get official results.

    the waiting game is the most awful.

    It's hard to do but try abs keep positive -whatever itmis

    canr be dealt with. We are hear for you to sound off too or to give our own advice:

    much love 
    Efffie x