Hi, I am new to this. I saw a breast specialist in July this year who examined my righbreast, she found 20 cysts in that breast and said that accounted for size and shape difference. She palpated the right breast and didn’t seem concerned. I have been unwell for a while, and lymph nodes have been found to be swollen; one being an axillary node under my arm. I was scanned yesterday, with this the specialist scanned my right breast and found a small solid mass, my lymph node also requires biopsy he said. I am really concerned that this is breast cancer. My lymph node biopsy next week and waiting for day for lump biopsy. I know this happens to a lot of women; and men and just thought I would join this forum as a way to possibly get some answers from others with the same experiences? Thanks on advance. Xxxxxx
Again thanks for any comments. Xx
Hi Andi, I am so sorry that no-one has replied to your post yet.
My experience is very different from yours, so I can’t really help you. I do know that something like 90% of lumps are benign, and hopefully you will be one of those for whom this is the case.
The not knowing is the worst - and I expect your brain is in overdrive. Try to keep occupied with enjoyable activities. You could try calling the help line on Monday when they are open again, they may be able to answer your questions.
Hopefully someone will come along who has some useful experience soon. Hugs til then.
Thanks,
I think I had a bit of a panic yesterday. Been putting Christmas decorations up today with my daughter; in between several tea breaks and a sleep so that has kept me occupied and not thought about it as much. Fighting with Christmas lights will clear the head. I may ring the helpline, not sure if that may cause me to dwell too much on something that may turn out to be benign as you say. I think the main panic came as well when I stupidly started to look online, especially at scan pictures and they looked the same as mine. Won’t that Doing that again.
Thank you again for your reply and kind words. Xxxxx
Andi37 do not google on line, I made thatmistake and really worked myself up. ThEre are a lot of websites mainly American that contain scary stories that are just not true! Stick to this forum there is a lot of help and support on here and i am sure that someone will be along soon to give you some extra reassurance. Which days do you have your tests? Big cyber hugs being sent to you now…xxxxx
I have stopped the google searching. Was not A good idea at all! I go on Wednesday and Friday this week. Wednesday for axillary node and Friday for breast lump. At least I should know one way or the other next week?! I have to admit I am driving myself nuts. Thanks so much for your reply. Take care. Hugs back at you. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Hi andy
cant shed ay light on what yr tests will show obviously, but just wanted to say thinking of you. The waiting isn’t much fun at all, in fact it’s the worst thing.
hopefully within the next couple of weeks you will receive some answers
mandy x
Hi Mandy,
My heart does feel like it is in my stomach at the moment. Can’t wait to have the biopsies to start with, dreading waiting for the results. But wan them at the same time.
Hope you are well? Thank you for your reply to my post.
Love Andi. Xxxxxx
Yes andI I understand what you mean, you just want to know what you’re up against if anything. The waiting is truly horrendous, don’t think I’ll ever forget that. i managed a panic attack on my way into work one day…bit of a shock to me. What day are you going? It’s all a bit close to Christmas really but better to get it done xxxxx
Hi again Mandy,
I am going tomorrow for needle aspiration for the axillary node under my arm and then Friday to see the breast specialist. Hopefully will know next week? I am going into work today, I have just been on a few days annual leave, cracking annual leave. Haha. It was the breast biopsy day I was waiting for, I feel calmer for some reason now that I have that day and time. Soon be over or starting which ever way I look at it?! Thank you for responding. It is good to have someone to quickly vent to. My husband is in a solid state of denial that anything could be possibly wrong, he won’t talk. I can understand it though.
I am sorry that you had a panic attack. Awful blinking things. Take care and if you ever want to vent back feel free.
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Good luck with your tests Andi37… The waiting around is so difficult but my thoughts are with you. Letmeknow how you get on. Xxxxx
Hi Cheryl17,
I will do, thank you very much. The waiting is a urm bummer, not wanting to put anything stronger on here. Ha. Keep singing Christmas carols in my head to stop thinking about the “it is, it isn’t”, going to work today, so that should take my mind off things. Annual leave over back to hectic job.
Take care and hugs.
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Just another quick question, if I ask the specialist on Friday if they think it is; would they give me am indicator, even if not a definate answer do you think? Or will they just ask me to wait for results?
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Hi andi37. The consultant may have vibes from the needle aspiration, my consultant said it looked ok as it appeared sticky but I don’t think much ifany information will be given to you until they have the biopsy results. This takes at least 1 week and the results are not given over the telephone, so I am sorry butit my case more waiting was involved. I guess they can’t give out false hopes. Chill and tryand take your mind off the whole thing, I know it’s difficult but hopefully work will take your kind off things. Fingers crossed you get good results and before Christmas. Take care big hugs xxxxxxx
Thank you, annual leave next week should be fun as well then. Ha
I am really grateful for responses.
I hope you are keeping well.
Big hugs.
Andi. Xxxxxxxxxxxx
Thank you Andi37. I was diagnosed with multi sites high grade DCIS following a routine mammogram and 2 stereotactic core biopsies. My SLN came back negative which was gafter news after weeks of Worrying. I am now going to have a mastectomy and reconstruction on Jan 11 which terrifieS me. At least I can have a fairly " normal" Christmas, i just need to stop thinking ahead and worrying. I really do hope and pray for clear results for youxxd. Do let me know xxxxx
Hi Cheryl17.
I am so sorry to hear all of that, when were you diagnosed? I may be slightly ignorant, what is SLN?
I will let you know as soon as I hear anything. And will be thinking of you. I will keep popping on here. Work isn’t working at taking my mind off things yet but will keep trying, I am nothing if not a trier.
Bigger hugs. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sentinel Lymph node, got it now. Didn’t put the abbreviation to it. Brain haggled. xxxxxxxxx
Andi, yes definitely keep trying we can’t let cancer thoughts get the better of us. My youngest son (19 yrs) comes home from Uni on Saturday and my other son was 21 yesterday and I am determined that Christmas is still on! I was diagnosed mid November. Keep positive, another hug winging it’s way to you. 
Happy birthday to your son, I have a daughter just turned 18 and a son who is 16. They are amazing. it is the not knowing isn’t it. I l