…and wanted to say hello.
I’m at the stage where I’ve been to the GP who referred me the hospital and I have an appointment for Monday afternoon. My problem is more swelling than lump as such but I’m in constant pain. That along with the worry, not just that it might be breast cancer but also of the appointment itself, which probably sounds silly. I’m not usually a wimp; the opposite, actually but I’m climbing the walls over this!
TRY NOT TO WORRY BEANO, IT MAYBE AN ABCESS which will need antibiotics, but your gp is staying on the safe side and getting you checked which is good, you havent long to wait so hang on in there chick
love
cee
Thank you ceegra.
I’m sure you’ll recognise this, but I’ve been reading all manner of things online etc. and, as ridiculous as this might seem, I’m petrified of what might happen during the appointment. I’m usually nothing like the wimp I feel I am at the moment. The thought of a biopsy and I mean the procedure itself, never mind the agony of waiting for the results, is really awful. It seems as though all the bravery I’ve mustered up in tha past when dealing with things has gone right out of the window this time.
Thank you so much for replying, though. I’m still scared stiff but it really does help to know that someone is prepared to let me rant a bit!
you might not need a biopsy hon it depends what they find, i went to the one stop clinic i got a coffee as i went in, i just got it down and was called to see the consultant he said oh that is a cyst no need to worry
he sent me for an ultra sound cos i,m in my 50s no sooner said than i was in the us room, the radiologist came in and did her job it did show like a large black hole on screen
she asked for a needle and i must say i never felt a thing, i watched as the black hole dissapeared to a degree
she took a mil of blackish fluid off
the lump is still there and i go bk to have another us in 2 weeks
i,m worried as i cqan feel the lump edges changing instead of smooth it is now lumpy arround the edges
take someone with you babe
you will find the courage sweetheart
take care
cee
Hello!
I am at the same stage as you. I was referred by my doctor, and my appointment is on Tuesday. I am trying not to think about it all. But I had a bit of a melt down today. I have a cold too and I am generally feeling sorry for myself (house move problems!) and it all came to a head today.
It is lovely to have this place.
I hope you get good news. X
hi jess
you will be fine, try to forget about it till tues, it will come soon enough, you will be well looked after and they are so lovely to you,i assume you have a lump hon?
your cold will exasabate the feelings, plus the move
try and be possitive i went expecting the worse and mine was a fluid cyst, alas it didnt go and i,m bk in 2 weeks
you have your new home to keep you busy till tues hon
stay poss
hope you feel better soon
love
cee
ceegra and Jess,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I know you are both going through the same thing as I am. This forum is such a Godsend. I feel greatly encouraged by both of you and, by thinking of you both, it’s helping to take some of the anxiety away from myself.
Jess, it’s a really tough time for you to be moving house but, as I’m sure you know, it will give you plenty to keep you busy and help to take your mind off things. And, as far as meltdown is concerned, don’t forget you’re not on your own. We are here for you, Hon. Take care and all the best for Tuesday.
ceegra, I’m sure it can’t be easy for you. I had this (naieve) notion that I’d go along for tests and, hey presto, get the results and know one way or the other, just like that! It seems it doesn’t work that way and I’m sure this must be a long 2 weeks for you. We are all in it together, though, and I’m here for you as much as you already have been, for me. Thank you so much.
By the way, ceegra, I’m in my 50s too.
thanks beano,
i,m sure that on monday you will be aware of what they think it is hon, if they do the biopsy it is to be sure hon, so you will be more wiser
i thought i was till i read where a few had been told it was a cyst only to find that its cancer at a later point
so bear with it all
godbless you
cee
Hi Beano
It’s perfectly natural to be afraid on the unknown.
Unless you have particularly dense breast tissue for your age, chances are the mammogram will give a clear image of what’s going on and, if your swelling is benign, that’s all you will need.
Mammogram is uncomfortable rather than painful. Next step would be an ultrasound which is totally painless. It is likely you will only need a biopsy if the mammo and ultrasound show up anything suspicious.
If you do require a biopsy they will do a fine needle aspiration first. I don’t remember this hurting - I think they numb you first. A core biopsy is normally performed only if the fine needle aspiration shows cancer. You definitely get numbed up for this part. The worst bit is the ‘trigger’ sound made by the gun but I didn’t feel a thing.
To be honest the worst part of the experience was waiting around between tests (oh, and getting a diagnosis of cancer!)
I honestly don’t remember thinking that any of the procedures were particularly painful or traumatic.
Good luck. Please let us know how you get on.
Lola
Thank you Lola and ceegra,
Well, tomorrow is the day I go along for the tests, so I suppose I’m well on the way. I’ve treated myself to a boxed set of the TV series “Coupling” DVDs so I plan to spend the evening watching those and having a good laugh. Nothing makes people feel better than a good laugh so I hope that should help to send some of the anxiety on its way.
I will, of course, let you know how I get on. Maybe I have an overactive imagination but I’ve even considered the possibility that I’ll feel like nothing on Earth and want to spend tomorrow evening in bed and unable to log in so, if that should be the case, I’ll let you know on Tuesday. I suspect that’s the worst case scenario and more likely that I’ll be logging in all positive and feeling better about the whole thing. I really don’t know but I’ll certainly keep you abreast (sorry! I think my weird sense of humour is kicking in now - a sure sign of fear!) of what’s happening. Jess, what time is your appointment on Tuesday? I’ll try and let you know how it goes for me before your appointment time if I can.
All the best,
beano x
Oooh, thanks Beano, that is lovely. It is at 10:10, so at least I won’t have to wait all day long. I cracked the ‘abreast’ joke the other day too! Humour is my best approach to these kind of tense moments.
Ceegra, mine is indeed a lump. I have actually named it Larry, see humour all the way with me!!
Take care tomorrow Beano. X
Larry!! I LOVE it!! lol
I can’t really name mine as it’s more of an “all over” thing! Maybe “Oliver” would be good!
My appointment is 2.40 pm and I had planned to go and see some friends in the morning but my car broke down today so the other half will be fixing it (hopefully) in the morning. Oh well, I’ll just have to watch more “coupling” DVDs! Just watched the first one and, although the old constant reminder is there, I do feel better for having had a good laugh. I shall go and watch Episode 2 now. And I might even have aglass of wine to go with it… or maybe some chocolate ice cream… decisions, decisions (BOTH, probably!)
All the best folks,
Luv ya loads!
beano x
Hi Beano and Jess ,
Good luck for Monday and Tuesday ,I will pray that you both have good news.
Unfortunately when we find ourselves in this situation, its natural to think the worst( I did).
I had a Mammogram, slightly uncomfortable, Ultra Sound guided Core Biopsies under local anesthetic.
We all have different experiences I know, but I experienced no pain,just a little discomfort.
As Lola says the waiting around for results is the worst part.
Thinking of you both.
Love Rosamund x
Wanted to say Hi, Cee glad you are keeping in there for all of us thanks, love to you xxx and Hi Lola, good accurate description of tests , I am sure it helps others to be less fearful.
Hi Rosamund, and thank you for your reassuring words. I’m feeling remarkably positive at the moment; not at all the way I thought I would the night before! It’s amazing how strength seems to come and go in situations like this.
You’re so right about ceegra; she’s a real sweetheart and has been so welcoming. I feel I have met some new friends and it’s a lovely feeling especially when I’m sure I would have felt so much more isolated without the lovely people on this forum.
All the best,
beano x
Hi Beano,
I can relate to how you are feeling, I found a strange inner strength and courage to face whatever happened.
My coping strategy, when worried is to sing a favourite song to myself, it helps me anyway!!!
You need never feel isolated with the wonderful support people give on this site, I am so thankful for that.
take care
Rosamund xx
Hi Beano and Jess
Just wanted to let you know that I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and Tuesday (Jess).
Let us know how you get on.
Both of you take care of yourselves.
Love Maggie
Hi Magpie,
Thank you so much. It means an awful lot to me. I know I’m being prayed for; I can feel it. I was climbing the walls just a few days ago but now the day of the appointment has arrived and, thanks to everyone here, I feel calm, strong and able to cope. Of course, that could all change before this afternoon; (my appointment time is 2.40). but hopefully not. For the positive thoughts and prayers being sent my way, I am really, really, grateful and I’d appreciate it if you can really give it some welly this afternoon!
Jess, you are in my thoughts and prayers for tomorrow. Just because it’s D-day for me, it doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten you! Take care, Hon.
beano x
Hi, I’m Heidi, sorry to hijack this thread…
Just wanted to wish you GOOD LUCK for today, I’m new to this site so HI to everyone else who’s reading this.
I’m 26 (so a bit young for lumps n bumps), I found a lump in my right breast a few yrs ago, I had an ultrsound, then a core biopsy, then the lump was removed. It was a fibroadenoma so nothing to worry about. The operation to remove it was around 18 months ago, they did that cuz it was still growing. I have (in the last few weeks) found another lump in the same place as my last one. Of course I’m worried about it, but sure it’ll just be another fibroadenoma.
As the other girls have said, the treatment and tests are nothing to worry about… its the 2 week wait for your results, thats the worst…its the not knowing.
Well thats enough about me…I wish you luck, I’m sure you will be fine.
Heidi x
welcome heidi
i pray it will be fibroadenome hon, but best to be safe, try and stay poss gal you will see my threads on here somewhere about my lump
will hold you in my prayers
this group is fantastic
love
cee