just returned from breast clinic, had maamogram, ultrasound and biopsy, not very pleasant!! Got to go back next week for results, so still waiting! All very unsure about what it is but its very small!
Loulou what happened with you at the Drs? love Debs x
hi everyone, im new to this site and am feeling terrified at this moment, so hope someone out there can help. Im 39 (celebrate my 40th in April) and I was at hospital yesterday because I noticed about 2 month ago that I had an inverted nipple, didnt think to much until I checked on a couple of websites then got the shock of my life. I was fast tracked by my doctor but then told I have to wait 2 weeks for ultra sound and mamogram and biopsey as they have people on sick and on holiday!!! I feel like Im going out of my mind. My mother has survived breast cancer as has her sister, but they both had lumps I dont have a lump, the doctor said there was a mass or density to my right breast(which is where the nipple is inverted)more than the left. My nipple isnt inverted all the time and there is no swelling or itchiness. Ive scared myself by looking at websites and all they seem to say is that it is inflamitary breast cancer and anything from stage 3 to 5 when detected. Please can anyone shed some light on this for me. I am happily married with a beautiful daughter who is my life and just cant begin to think of what effect this will have on them. I am so scared and probably racing ahead of myself but just cant function and feel in such limbo. please help xxx
amanda i was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer last may… please feel free to also send me a private message if you want to discuss anything…
with me the first thing i noticed was that my breast had gone pink my gp suggested i try antibiotics and over that next week my nipple started to go inverted and my skin started to look unusual to be honest my breast looked like a giant strawberry…
it is awful that you are going to have to wait so long to get tests done etc:( i was sent straight to the breast clinic after that first week and saw consultant and had ultrasound and biopsy and diagnosis all in one morning…
as you say anything you read about IBC is very scary… but hopefully even if you have got it you have caught it before there has been any spread…
if it does turn out to be IBC they will want to send you for various scans to other parts of the body this makes it seem even more scarey but they do it automatically if IBC is diagnosed… once those were done and i was given the all clear for any spread i started chemo which lasted 6 months then a mastectomy and have just finished a month of rads. That treatment pattern seems pretty standard for IBC.
debs - fingers crossed for when you get your results next week… hugs
debs - more waiting…its horrible…Amanda - keep positive, a lot of breast problems aren’t cancer as you know but its so hard to stop your mind wandering, take care, mary x
thanks girls! the waiting is horrible, but feeling more positive now,Loulou where are you?? x
Deb
Sorry you have to wait again, it really is hard isn’t it, I have 4 weeks today before i have my appointment & the pain i keep getting is killing me but i’m thinking pain is a good sign.
fingers crossed for next week x
Twinmum, I keep hoping the same thing! I have pain too! good luck to you too! x
saw doc yesterday been referred to the breast clinic. not sure how to feel and not sure what happens. he didn’t say how long i’d have to wait or what they would do, but glad that i’ll soon have some answers
hey loulou, well at least u know theyr gonna investigate so that it can reasure you if its nothing or not. yea my doc didnt volunteer on how long the wait was etc i had to ask her. also dont have a clue what theyr gonna do to me. maybe give it a few weeks and if u dont hear then ring doc and ask.
if ur over 35/40 is it? they do the mammogram, if under theyl prob do an ultrasound. n if its a lump theyl prob do a biopsy.
got app for the 19th, really apprehensive now
not too long then!! Will be thinking of you xx
I am new to this but am in the same position. I have a sore breast that wakes me up when I turn over in bed! If I could take it off and put it in the wardrobe I would - it feels like it does not belong to me. I lost my twin to breast cancer nearly 10 years ago and have had breast cysts in the past but for some reason it feels different this time. Doctor said breast is lumpy and it could be another cyst, am waiting for hospital appointment. It doesn’t stop you worrying though especially in the early hours of the morning.
know what you mean everynight i check my breast for lumps try not to ,but can’t help it. i feel like i’m going mad
I’ll join you in this, I still have 2 weeks today till my appointment at breast clinic, & I’ve been doing ok, thinking the wait is a good sign along with pains. I check all the time, I’m sending myself round the bend.
I feel like I can’t talk to anyone as they all say it will be ok, but what if it’s not!!! I know i would say the same if someone came to me but help someone please understand how hard it is to wait to know if your life is just about to be turned upside down.
i feel exactly the same i’m normally the grounded, worry when it happens type, but this has sent me in a spin had my smear come back abnormal so convinced that it means i’ve got the dreaded bc. i think all the hype has made us all a little too aware. i’ve already decided to have my breast removed and haven’t even had any tests, think i’m driving my other half mad now
I am the same I have told my husband that I will have mine removed. He keeps saying that it will be fine not to worry. Don’t think he can cope thinking about it. My appointment is Monday but hubby can’t come with me - think he is now starting to worry a bit as he says you’ll be alright won’t you? Since I have got my appointment my pain is far less but I still have the lump. Haven’t told anyone in the family so I can only drive him mad!! Very strange though I feel very calm and that is worrying me as the last time this happened I was demented.
had hosp. visit yesterday, ALL CLEAR, feeling really lucky. good luck to the rest of you and thank you for the support. i will still be logging on to find out how you all do so please let me know x
Great news Loulou, you’ll have a good weekend I’m sure!
LizzyM
I’m new to all this but having read some of the posts feel a little bit more reassured. Had a appointment at Gp last week after noticing that my nipple had inverted on left B also surrounding area appears to have changed colour and feels bumpy to the touch. Gp didnt say anything about what could be just that he would refer me asap to hosp for app. havent heard yet and the waiting is driving me mad - although this does appear to be the norm. Anyone else had simular symptoms?