I have no words to say how I feel as i still think someone is playing a bit of a sick joke on us as a family. I lost my dad to Lung cancer 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with BC in March, I had chemo and rads…23 shots, finished last thursday. DUring my treatment I mentioned to my consultant that my mum was over 70 and should she go for a mammogram, he said at her age she should be ok but gave me the tel number to call if i did want her to go for one…I rang made the appt. Last friday the day after my active treatment finished a letter dropped on our doorstep for my mum, she has to go back for more tests following her mammogram - so from being releived as a family to see the end of a rough and tough 6 months…we are left hanging to know what the story is with my Mum who has got me through my tough time. I feel hollow, sick, not sleeping and tomorrow morning at 9am we see a consultant to see what the issue is. Prayers and positive thoughts would be appreciated. Ironically I have only started using these forums since Friday trying to seek reassurance and help with the dark cloud i feel hanging over me…
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Hi Niknak, sorry your post has sat unreplied to for so long. Hope that by now you know what’s what and that you are all able to move forward feeling more positive.
Take care. Hugs and prayers.
Dear nik nak
I am also sorry that your post has not been replied to until revCat saw it, it does sound as though you are all having a worrying time of it, please call our helpline for further support if you need it, lines are open 9-5 during the week and 10-2 Saturdays on 0808 800 6000
Take care
Lucy
Hi Nik Nak,
By now I hope all is well with your mum xxx I do understand how you feel. i saw my mum through oesophageal cancer in2002 and lost her, then I nursed my Dad for a year again with cancer and lost him 3 years ago, then I get BC…Sending you a big virtual hug ans positive vibes.
Love
KQ
Dear All, thankyou all so much for your replies, its been a sickening few days of worry, but I am glad to report that after spending the whole day in hospital with Mum yesterday, they have said they worrying area is calcifications, biopsies are done and next Tuesday they will decide whether to remove them if they are looking to start turn nasty or leave if benign - but its not Cancer. I cried alot with relief yesterday and probably one of the first times I have broken down infront of my Mum since my BC diagnosis…I can now start to breath, those nasty dark thoughts are gone…she will be fine. These forums have been a god send since that damned letter turned up on friday…i thought this was going to break me…but it hasnt, prayers have worked and am grateful beyond belief.
THANKYOU ALL…sending lots of love and a hug
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Great news niknak,i too lost my dad to lung cancer whilst i was having radiotherapy for bc,having lost my mum 22 yrs ago to bc.So happy youve had some positive news,good luck for your recovery,
Di.x
So glad it’s not the dreaded BC and you’ve had some good news for once!
I’ve only just seen your original post, or I would have replied sooner to tell you that 9 out of 10 recalls from mammograms are for benign non-cancer ‘abnormalities’ - (or even just because the photos aren’t clear!) This is what I was told on my recall - (which is why finding it WAS BC was such a shock!!)
Thank you for coming back to update us. I hope both you and your mum can now celebrate your end of treatment and enjoy some less stressful times!! x