I am 46 and usually healthy. I have this lump seemingly grown overnight. I went to the breast clinic yesterday and had mammogram, sono and core biopsy. They told me straight away it’s a 5, so malignant. Then they told me also that there is a chance it’s “fat necrosis looking dodgy” (I do have a history of trauma).
I am crushed. I am not sure if it’s better to attach myself to that tiny sliver of hope or just preparing myself for the worst case scenario. Plus, two weeks wait to go for the biopsy result! Ohmygod. I’ve taken the day off work because my mind is not there at all, but how the hell I am to cope in these two weeks?
Hi sorry to hear this Why don’t you call them back or the helpline on here for more answers. Two weeks is a long time especially worried stressed etc. it’s not good them letting you walk away with these two thoughts Try and keep yourself busy I know it’s hard as am waiting for my breast clinic appointment to which they rang this morning and it’s next Wednesday. I have already been waiting stressing worrying for 3 weeks and now a further week it’s awful. Hope all ok with you Xx
Hi mael and welcome to the BCC forums where I am sure you will continue to find support to help you during this worrying time, please also do call our helpliners and talk things through. Lines are open 9-5 weekdays and 10-2 Saturdays on 0808 800 6000 and our team are here with practical and emotional support for you (closed for maintenance this coming Saturday 16th May)
Take care
Lucy BCC
The idea is to give myself today to obsess and rant and despair and from tomorrow trying to be as normal as I can, going to work etc. But it feels really daunting. So, I likely have cancer but this in itself means nothing, it could range from treatable to very serious. My mind runs, my sense of “normality” has already receded into the far distance. It’s like I was stuck, trapped, but the trap itself is me and I cannot run away 