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 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 

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 

Hello

i am waiting for my first appointment at the breast clinic. It's next week 

Hi Shona, I thought I'd read that was the case, lump or breast tissue or unsure? What day is your apt? I wasn't allowed anyone to my first clinic apt, but for the results (changes in covid withstanding) you should be able to. Of course hopefully they will be able to confirm it's benign on the day, but that's not always possible even if it is, which mostly they are.  I hope this site is helping you, but do ask if there's something you are thinking about, we'll all try to help. Take care Mickey x

Hello 

it's in my left breast, is quite large under my nipple but it's movable feels around 5cm oval ish I think, doesn't hurt at all.

I am very small chested only an A cup!!! I also have an inherited condition called neurofibromas type one which is basically benign tuners in nevrve endings but I don't have any as big as this one... there is also a slightly higher change of breast cancer with this condition..

my appointment is next Wednesday. 
 

what stage stage are you at ?

That's tumours. 

Good luck for your appointment on Wednesday. X 

a lot of the appointments seems to be on Wednesdays for some reason... 

Will do thank you x

Will do thank you x