hi everyone
i have been reading your comments over the last few weeks and have found them very reasurring - i found a lump in my left breast and my doctor made a referral to see a breast surgeon - i was first given a mammogram followed by an ultra sound - then i had to go and have amother mammogram which was then followed by another mammogram - to say the least i was beginning to wonder what was going on - any way the good news was that the lump was in the skin rather than in the breast tissue - phew i though - then i was told that there was some abnormalities in the breast tissuse which was non palluable - what did this mean? it was explained to me that it couldn’t be felt - the doctor explained that i would need a core biopsy and that i would get a phone call to let me now when to go - my appointment is tomorrow - i have had to wait two weeks - i have had my ups and downs the same as every-one but today has been extremely hard - hence i am still up and writing this link - i am 50 in july and am a full time carer for my step grandaughter who is eleven in may - my dad died in october and my husband and i have been seperated since october as well - he has been suffering mental health problems for the last few years - so all in all i feel as if i am barely holding things together at the moment - i have been told to ring my doctor on monday to arrange an appointment for my results - so hopefully by this time next week i should know what is happening - am i rambling? if so i am sorry - my head is in a spin - any way i keep telling myself not to worry but i feel as if this big black cloud is beginning to smother me - any way - thanks for taking the time to read my posting and hope to hear back from some of you - bye for now
Hi Lawrie
I am sorry to read that you are having such a difficult time at the moment and would like to say that you are very welcome to call our confidential helpline for some support and a ‘listening ear’. Please feel free to call this morning if you have time before your appointment on 0808 800 6000, the line opens at 9am and is open until 5pm Monday -Friday and Sat 9am-2pm.
Best wishes
Lucy
Hi Lawrie
Im so sorry you are going through all this. From your post it may be that you have an area that is too deep to feel or it could be calcification that they want to biopsy. I wont say dont worry because I know that you will, we all do, but things seem to be getting done for you now. If you get the chance try to pamper yourself a bit, relaxing bath etc. Do you have anyone you can talk to, friends or family? This website is great as you know, so if you have any questions just ask, we are all here for you.
Dont worry too much about the biopsy, it doesnt hurt too much, you will be given a local anesthetic(?).
Good Luck, let us know how you get on
Yvonne xx
Hi lawrie, sorry to hear your having such a hard time. I think the waiting is the most difficult but I’m pleased you are able to make the appointment for results within a few days of the biopsy.
You sound like a very caring person and I hope that you have family and friends who can offer you support. The best thing about this site is your contacting and getting replies from someone who has been or is going through what your feeling now.
I had a lump, it was discovered during a routine 50+ mammogram (I’m 52 now). When I returned for my biopsy they couldn’t feel the lump or find it using ultrasound so I had another mammogram, this showed it quite clearly and they took sample after giving a local anesthetic. The biopsy was uncomfortable but not painful.
Good luck and best wishes
Caz x
hi there
thanks for your comments girls - it is really nice to know there is someone there who knows what i am going through - had the biopsy today - it was a bit difficult getting the boob into the right position as the area that needed looking at is very close to my chest and my boobs are quite small (lol) - once it was in place the actual procedure was fine - didn’t feel a thing - the doctor and nurse were lovely and very reassuring - they explained every thing me and the clicks weren’t that bad - i have to ring my consultant on monday afternoon to arrange to go in and get my results - so hopefully should know what is what very soon - last night and today has been extremely difficult - i have come home and sat on the sofa feeling absolutely shattered - have got the day of work tomorrow so with the little one at school i will get some me time which i am really looking forward to - my best friend from school is coming to see me at lunch time and bringing lunch for us - i hope you girls are ok - they did say that it was calcification in my breast but not too sure what that means - any way they took plenty of samples - it sounded a bit like those ‘clackers’ we used to have in the playground when i was at school - some of you younger girls might not know what i’m on about but i’m sure some of you might remember (lol) - any way i will go for now - my little one has got up and is in the shower - she dosen’t know anything about what is happening - i feel that she dosen’t need to know any thing until i know what is happening - no need to worry her -thanks again and hope your all ok too
love and hugs
lawrie
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Hi Lawrie
You seem better today, not too long to wait, thats good. Try to have a good rest tonight. Its nice that your friend is coming. Yes I do remember clackers (oooooo poor wrists). Funny enough my kids were watching an american sitcom yesterday and the kids on there were playing with them.
Good Luck with your results. Let us know wont you.
Yvonne xx
hi Yvonne
thanks for your comments - had a nice relaxing day today and don’t feel too bad - just aching a bit - i have read your posting about your results - have you had them back yet - you sounded very worried - hope your feeling a bit better in your self -
take care
lawrie
Hi Lawrie
You sound better. Nope no results. Knowing my luck they have lost the smears. I will ring again on Monday if I havent received my letter. Its been 4 weeks now altogether I just want to draw a line under it (again) hopefully.
Im so glad you are feeling better, dont forget to come on here when you dont, we know its a very up and down time for everybody.
love
Yvonne x
hi there
normally i love week-ends - no work and time to chill out and catch up on things you don’t manage to get done during the week - well all i want to do is get back to work - at least when you are there you can keep yourself busy and don’t have time to worry - i work for the education department in York and the children i work with can be very challenging which is great - i love my job - the days fly by - but today i am feeling a little bit lost - wandering around lookingt for jobs to do and then walking away - my little one is out playing fottball this morning - she loves it and is quite a good little player - any way peace and quiet - i don’t know what to do with myself - i don’t want to be one my own then again i don’t feel up to seeing anyone - what a turmoil - the boob feels fine this morning - not aching as much and there is only a very slight mark where the needle went in - hardly any bruising at all - i can’t even concentrate on watching TV - must try to pull myself together - porbably when the little one gets back i might be able to motivate myself
any way - i will go awandering around the house again
speak to you all soon
hope every one else is having a nice week-end
take care all
lawrie
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Hi lawrie
i know exactly what mean,I have new curtains for 2 bedrooms should put them up CAN’T BE BOTHERED !!! and thats the same with most things I could do.yesterday I had a down in the dumps day,didn’t want to be on my own but didn’t want to talk to anyone.
Glad you are feeling ok after your biopsy but its the waiting every day seems like an eternity.
Take care
Sue xxx
hello
well the week-end is nearly over and back to work tomorrow - i have been wishing i was there all week-end and now i’m not sure that i want to go - what a confusing time this is - i am wishing the days away but as they do fade away i begin to panic even more - i am not a person who cries very often and some times i wish i could - but i do suffer really badly with panic attacks which drive me mad - my son rang me from australia tonight and i haven’t told him as i don’t want to worry him but it was really hard to breath through the panics and speak to him at the same time - in the end i had to cut the phone call short and said that the little had woken up - i do miss him so much and with my emotions all over the place at the mo i was afraid i would start crying and then he would know something was wrong - my husband has been coming round to the house and to be honest i have had to tell him to stay away - with his mental health problems he can’t seem to see beyound his own problems - for example one of my sons had used his bag - you would have thought that the end of the world had come - his moods are so deep and affect everyone around - i can’t cope with him and his moods - he just manages to upset everyone and in turn that dosen’t help me at all - even the night of having my biopsy done he came round and started going on about no-one listening to him - what can i say - i told him to go - am i rambling again - sorry girls - my mind is all over the place - need to try and get some sleep - have got some tablets but don’t seem to sleep for as long as i would like to - any way nearly another day over - have to ring my consultants secretary tomorrow afternoon to arrange appointment for test results - fingers crossed
take care all of you girls
lawrie
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Hi Lawrie
It is a strange time isnt it? Emotions get all over the place. I think you are doing the right thing though, this is YOUR time you just concentrate on yourself at the moment. Not long to wait now, at least you will know what is happening soon.
I will have everything crossed for your tomorrow let us know when your appointment is.
Yvonne xx
hi there
i had a phone call today from my consultants secretary and i have been given the all clear - what a relief - i wish you girls all the luck in the world and your have given me so much encouragement - i will keep on looking at your postinbgs to see how you are all getting on - Yvonne thank you for your kind words and i wish you well - have you heard anyting back about you results
thank you again to all of you
i wish you good health and happiness
love lawrie
Oh Lawrie
Im sooooooo pleased.
Yes I got my results, they found traces of blood on both sides which is a bit strange. I have an appointment to go back at the end of May for more tests (???) The saga goes on.
Still it is soooo lovely to hear your news.
Take care of yourself
Yvonne xxx
hi yvonne
so happy to hear your news - fingers crossed everythingt goes well in may - thanks again for your kinds words - off to bed to watch a film and hoefully get a good nights sleep - well needed -
take care
lawrie