Hi Lilyanne, I'm really sorry to hear this, it's such a shock. I always get shocked lately when I hear people are told likely cancer - I wasn't, but it is for me (not meaning to scare you) as mostly they're not, im told and hearing all the time. 
Any idea when you will get your biopsy results? I had a mammogram last October and was given the all clear and by this August I had three different cancer sites of two different cancers in my right breast. My lump was not as large as yours, but mammogram then detected two further areas of concern. I did ask the consultant how this could possibly not have been picked up in my mammogram only ten months earlier, the consultant says it would go to audit to check, but the breast care nurse told me cancer can just appear over night - I have no idea - official websites I have seen say a lump takes a period to develop, but I know these are sometimes missed On Mammograms. This is just my experience I hope it helps you though as that was my intention x sending hugs Mickey x 

Hi MickeyM,

Thank you for your reply. I'm sorry to hear your news. Have you started any treatment yet?  I'm shocked to hear that your mammograms were only 10 months apart and it wasn't caught. Like you I've also read that it usually takes time to develop. Although I have heard Aggressive breast cancer can spread quite quickly.

It seems that I didn't pay enough attention to mine because my breasts have always been lumpy so I didn't think anything of it till it got quite big.

Due to Covid restrictions, it then took me a month to get an appointment with my GP (although I was diverted to a  practice nurse who fast tracked me to the breast clinic) I should get my results within 2 weeks which seems like ages.

After my mammograms & scans, the doctor at the clinic told me & my husband that it looks very likely that I do have BC and that the biopsy will inform us what type & whether it's spread.

A big hug to you too.

Lily x

Hi Lily, no I haven't stared treatment yet, my next consultant apt is next Wed, I hope to have surgery before Christmas, but my treatment plan will finally hopefully be agreed at MDT meeting this Thursday. My tumour is one of the least aggressive, but is invasive and so brings into question for me the mammogram effectiveness x 

I know two weeks feels like ages - I had to have further biopsies and so it's creeped into months now, but you are not alone and this site is so supportive by people who do understand the journey, however different their particular circumstances xx here if you want to chat anytime x Mickey x virtual hugs x

Hi Mickey,

Wishing you well for next Wednesday. I hope everything goes ok for you. It sounds like you're not much further down the path than me.

Thank you for your support.

If  you need someone to chat to I'm here too, it sure seems to help xx

Thank you Lily, let's keep posting and supporting xx 

Hi Mickey,

How are you?

Today I received  appointment letter for Monday. Should get my biopsy results then.

Love from Lily x

Hi Lily, 

Thats great news, I'm so glad you got a quick appointment for Monday (although I know it won't seem quick for you).  How are you feeling about it and are you successfully managing to distract yourself? 
 

My MDT meeting was yesterday, my Breast Care Nurse did contact me when results were in on Tuesday to say they confirmed that as well as the invasive tumour, it is two separate areas of DCIS both of different grades and so that part is a done deal and I'm trying to get my head around that. I'll ring today to see if she can confirm what they said about other treatment, but I'm seeing Consultant next Wed. She did warn me that she's worried Covid may now start causing delays and that's sent me into a bit of a panic too - I just need to get on with it now.

Thanks for checking in and keep me posted please. 
 

love n hugs Mickey xx 

Hi Mickey,

I've not been too bad. I told my brother & his wife & their reaction caused me to panic a bit. I don't want to tell anyone else yet as I can't cope with the sympathy and searching questions. I find it difficult talking about it when I haven't got answers myself yet 

I've managed to distract myself with some home decorating and as we're in a bit of a mess I've used it as an excuse not to have anyone around. The physical work also makes me tired so helps me get to sleep.

Part of me is dreading Monday but, like you, I really need to know and need information to help me face this head on.

Please let me know how you get on at your appointment on Wednesday. I'll be thinking of you. x

Hi Mickey,

I've not been too bad. I told my brother & his wife & their reaction caused me to panic a bit. I don't want to tell anyone else yet as I can't cope with the sympathy and searching questions. I find it difficult talking about it when I haven't got answers myself yet 

I've managed to distract myself with some home decorating and as we're in a bit of a mess I've used it as an excuse not to have anyone around. The physical work also makes me tired so helps me get to sleep.

Part of me is dreading Monday but, like you, I really need to know and need information to help me face this head on.

Please let me know how you get on at your appointment on Wednesday. I'll be thinking of you. x

Hi Lily, I totally understand it can be so hard when you tell family, especially wish you don't have the answers that they feel they need to deal with your disclosure. Sending big hugs and just try not to feel under pressure.  Hopefully Monday will bring you some definitive answers. 
I will keep you posted and I know you will too. Let's try and force ourselves to do something nice to take our mind off it as best we can this weekend. Love n hugs Mickey xx 

Sending virtual hugs and positivity to you today, Lily. Will be thinking of you and here if you want to chat any time xx 

Good luck for today, I hope you get some answers and a way forward. X

Thank you x

Thank you Mickey x

Thank you x