A 1% chance . . . .

Hi everyone!
I found a lump, about an inch beneath my collar bone, not painful, just a little uncomfortable. I went to my GP who reassured me it was nothing serious, that is was more than likely a cyst, but I would be referred for further tests to make sure.
On the 6th September I attended a specialist clinic, where I underwent a barrage of tests and three hours later was sat in a small room, struggling to breathe, as the air drained away. I was told they were 99% sure I had a tumour. I sat, crying, in disbelief as I was told to expect chemo and ‘urgent surgery’ They reassured me that due to the location of the tumour, I would be a good candidate for reconstructive surgery. But until they received back my results, they couldn’t confirm a treatment plan.

How had I ended up here? I’d checked the NHS Direct website, didn’t have any of the symptoms of breast cancer and had (foolishly) convinced myself it was just a cyst. Now as I await the results I’m swinging wildly between expecting the worst and that 1% of hope.
My question is, has anyone had a diagnosis reversed following the results of tests? Or am I being foolish to hope??

 

 

Hi Lootz,

Sorry to see you here, but you’ve come to the right place to get support with this.

Going through it, is such a shock & if they have a good idea what’s going on, then they will say so. It is possible it might not be bc, but in view of what you’ve been told, it’s best to be prepared for this as much as you can be.

Many of us had no symptoms & I also remember blithely going along to a recall appointment, convinced it would be nothing, but hey…it was bc & now over 2 years down the road & all’s fine. Please don’t beat yourself up about it.

If it is confirmed, then there’s loads of support here. Between us we’ve been through everything that bc can throw at us & most importantly, it will now be treated. Loads of us have been there & come out the other side, that is the usual outcome.

Do let us know how you get on.

Sending hugs

ann x

 

Hi
I found a lump and just had a feeling , off I went to the GP and for further tests , the consultant had a feel and said I’m sure it’s just a cyst , we will check by ultr sound and come back and I will drain it , this out some hope which I hadn’t had because deep down I knew , well 30 mins later the same consultant was telling me it was BC , then came along a nurse who kept saying if it’s diagnosed as BC this is what will happen , I had to tell her stop as the consultant had said it was and this was making me confused
I returned a week later and it was confirmed and more tests booked
I’m now a week post surgery and awaiting results
The waiting to find out the plan is so hard but it gets easier and the people here will help along the way
And they understand how your feeling , I had so many people try and say they understand and all I wanted to do was shout no you don’t
Reading posts on here has really helped keep me sane x