Hi all, I haven’t been on here for a very long time. Had breast cancer in may 2004, aged 24, mastectomy and recon. Mum had same 2 years later and found out we carry the BRCA 2 gene. Anyway I’ve found a lump in-between my ribcage and had ultrasound last week and just been sent a letter to have a rescan. They were so thorough and he actually said it doesn’t look nasty. So now totally confused and a little scared why I’m being rescanned. Think I need a chat with my dr to explain. Just wanted to share x
Hi Muggie
I’m sorry to read you’re are having a pretty worrying time at the moment. I’m sure the users of this site will be along to support you soon.
In the meantime maybe you would like to talk to a member of our helpline staff who are there to offer emotional support as well as practical information. The free phone number is 0808 800 600 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00 to 5.00 and Saturday 9.00 to 2.00.
Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator
Hi Muggie, I had a mastectomy last April following BC diagnosis, followed by chemo. I thought I was getting back to some kind of normality, Then found out a few weeks ago that a cousin and aunt are BRCA2 carriers, so am waiting for my results, but GC said that given my age on diagnosis (36), she thinks I will be a carrier. Now I am absolutely paranoid that I’m riddled and burst into tears at the drop of a hat ( so not like me). I just dread the implications for my sisters and daughters if Im found to be a carrier. If my experience is anything to go by, I would take comfort in the fact your doc said it was nothing nasty, but I know it’s easier said than done. Stay positive x x x