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

Thank you x

Thank you Mickey x

Thank you x

How did you get on today ? 

Hi Shona,

My Consultant has confirmed I have cancer in both breasts. Seems I'm greedy and have 2 different types. In my left breast I have a 5cm invasive cancer and in my right breast a 3to 4 cm non invasive cancer (he called it something else but I can't remember) It's HERS 2 + and fortunately the sample taken under my arm doesn't show any spread to my lymph glands.

My treatment plan is double mastectomys. He's given me the choice of immediate surgery followed by chemo or chemo first to shrink the tumors followed by surgery. He says there's not much difference but the second option includes a second cancer drug, I can't remember it's name but he's sending me a letter. I'm seeing him again on Friday to let him know what I've decided.

I feel a bit better now I know what I'm facing.

Love Lily x

Oh goodness me I am so sorry. 
 

what did your lumps feels like if you don't mind me asking. 
 

must be hard to process xxx 

Sending more Love n hugs Lily, we'll keep supporting each other through this, as you know x

Oh boy, you don't do things by half do you. Just wanted to reach out....you're in good hands here love...please keep us posted ️ ️ ️ ️

Hi Shona, I just wanted to reach out to you, I'm sure I've seen a post you put on another thread, but I can't seem to find it. I was just wondering how you are and what stage you're at? Mickey x

Hi Marlyn, I just wanted to thank you for all the support you give - re-assures me that we're in good hands as you say - thank you Mickey x 

Hi Marlyn, I just wanted to thank you for all the support you give - re-assures me that we're in good hands as you say - thank you Mickey x 

Oh bless you, this forum gave me so much strength when my world came crashing down. I'm always here to hold hands with anyone who needs it. Xxxxx

That's so lovely x thank you x