You are very welcome Amanda, I am very pleased that you have found the forums so supportive and that’s great to know
take care
Lucy
Aw I’m sure it wouldn’t put a damper on it but I can understand that you don’t want to worry them. I’m ok with waiting now as I’ve already had my ultrasound which revealed nothing worrying, my big lump is muscle so my next appointment is to discuss if it is a problem. The worrying before my ultrasound was awful, I couldn’t think about anything else. I was lucky enough to get a good result, I hope you do too X
Hi everyone! The results are benign! They are both Fibroadenomas, the hospital have said just to keep checking for any changes and if so they will ultrasound again. I’m so relieved as I was sure the left breast was sinister due to the shadow & calcifications and the fact my lump doesn’t move? I have found this forum to be amazing in supporting me in this worrying time. It just goes to show not all Fibroadenomas are textbook that move xxx
Oh yes, great news Suzie, hearing of other ladies getting good news is reassuring, as you know everyone who goes to the call back isn’t diagnosed with anything serious. On the other hand, it’s also so helpful to hear from the ladies who are in the various moments of their treatments.
Lorna, you had a horrible time on your call back, that must have left you reeling! I had a three part letter, the first was to me, telling me about the appointment date, there was a map of the hospital showing where the breast clinic was and another generic one, outlining what would happen at the clinic, more mammograms, and ultrasound and discussion with the doctor who would tell you what they were seeing and then if necessary a core biopsy and it also said you wouldn’t get the results of the biopsy for a week. Given that information and then what I could find on the forum here, I had no big surprises. Maybe I am lucky with my hospital, but their care and kindness made a bad day much more manageable. If only they could get the biopsy results quicker, I am worried that I won’t get them next week due to staff holidays!
Amanda
Amanda the hospital and staff were fab…Just the initial letter it had no mention of the possible biopsy. The nurse said she would take my commitment to the team as it Was a valid point. There are some areas in the country that seem to get same day results? We all agree the waiting is horrid. Of course morbidity creeps in but it’s good to Remer 80% come back negative. We are the special chosen few…because we’re tough! Lol x
Excuse spelling, misprints etc…predicted text and the keypad on my phone! X
Haha, I can hardly use the phone keypad, I’m on a full size iPad, and have to keep a firm eye on autocorrect! Glad your hospital staff were so good, it’s amazing that there is such a difference in the information given, hopefully they will take on board you suggestions. I am on the side of wanting as much info as possible, this probably doesn’t help with the waiting not knowing stress, thought!
bet you can hardly wait for mid August, and your next ‘new normal’!
Amanda
Interesting spelling Lorna,my phone has sent out some quite bizarre posts without me realising!!Hi Amanda, horrible time waiting. 4 out 5 biopsies not cancer, so stats are on your side .If it is cancer,it’s very small, caught early ,no sign of it in nodes , very good prognosis, very ,very good chance you will be here in 10 years time.Keep in touch, talk to ladies on here it will help keep you sane.Jill.
Fingers crossed you get good news but if you don’t,lots of people going through ,it lots if support on here.
Keep away from Google as much as poss,concentrate on you and what you know.every situation is very different .
Thanks everyone! Thinking of you all xxx
I saw my GP last Tuesday and she had been emailed the results! I didn’t get my letter from the hospital until today! I would call either your GP or breast clinic & see if they are in xxx
Well I didn’t get a call today so I will be going to my appointment at the clinic at 11 am tomorrow, all being well. I am extremely nervous about hearing the results of the biopsy, though! It’s weird thinking that by the afternoon my life might have been turned on its head, or that I will be very happy; right now I just don’t know but a few others at the hospital probably do! xx
Good luck Amanda.
I’m not surprised it’s horrible, but at least you will know what you are dealing with good or not so good and lots of people on here to support you and give info if not so good.
Oh faed the dreaded results day…it’s horrendous waiting to hear but as Jill says, whatever the result it’s the start of treatment and the road to recovery hopefully. Will be thinking of you. X x x
Thank you for you kind words and support, it really does help and means a lot to me. I guess you think the worst and hope for the best, but for some reason I have this feeling that I will not be getting the all clear; must be the inner pessimist I didn’t realise I had! Not sure how well I will manage to sleep tonight, I find myself wondering just how many people are out there right now, waiting for results and also how many having treatment? I feel guilty that I have never given it any thought before. I will keep you posted, hopefully sometime tomorrow afternoon xx
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best eh?
I’m a pessimist but that’s me,I prefer to prepare myself mentally for the most difficult things and then if they don’t happen I’m relieved , if they do Im prepared .Just have in your mind whatever ,that there is a very high survival rate from breast cancer particularly when caught early and progress being made rapidly as well .
Yes, when I give it some more thought, I do quite often think that something will turn out bad, so as not to be too upset when it does, or pleasantly surprised when all goes well; so I guess my thinking now is about the same, but the stakes are higher!
I will definitely be trying to stay positive if I am diagnosed and you’re right of course, the treatments and research are coming along all the time.
Now, time to try and get some sleep, I have only had one bad night so far.
Thank you you so much for your encouragement and positive words!
Amanda xx