Thanks so much for the well wishes. Turns out the horrible winter storm we are having made it so that there was a lot of availability at the clinic so they were able to do everything today. They did a diagnostic mammogram and sonogram. It turns out I have a couple of bening calcifications. After a review of my symptoms, the doc was concerned that I may actually have a thyroid problem (weight loss, hair loss, brittle nails, sleep problems) so they took some blood as I learned that thyroid problems can be related to breast pain. I am so grateful for all the support that I received on this website. I am so amazed by the kindness, compassion and good information that was passed along to me by everyone here. I will continue to think of all of you and check in to see how everyone is doing. Once again, thank you for being my anchor during these rocky times.
hi abigailsmomma
im so pleased for you and just in time for your birthday too, you can really celebrate now.
it was so great to have have someone along our journey and I’m glad yours is over, gives me hope.
big hugs
well done
xxxxxxx
I’ve made the mistake of google, process of elimination? i have no infection , have not had any jabs more any cats!! my lump is hard non movable and a little bobbly ish!!! don’t be shy, its it isn’t it?
Hi SParrow,
Hope you are doing well. Thought I would just stop by and let you know that I was thinking of you. let me know when you here anything.
Hi Abigailsmomma,
I think you must be in the USA. I am too, Im British, but been here with my husband for his job for four years, living in Virginia. I was diagnosed and had my treatment here, all of which was excellent! Im pleased too that you had good news. Happy holidays,
Love,
Mimsy
Thanks MImsy,
Thanks for the kind words. I am glad to hear you got good treatment. I currently live in New Mexico but I am from Baltimore. I miss the East Coast. Hope that you have a wonderful holidays.
Love ,
Katie
Hi
Back again for further update!!!
Went in for my results today only to find they were inconclusive and i have to go back for 2nd u/s and core biopsy. Apparently the u/s did not match the biopsy results and they are worried on the u/s findings?!!! this doesn’t help much as i still have no idea what is going on. I spoke to the consultant stating that the node seems to have got a little smaller so surely this is good news but he said it was because i had the biopsy!! so he didn’t really reassure me that it was good news at all!
bum!!!
Oh sparrow I feel for u , that’s rubbish. They say stress is bad for u but don’t seem to forget this when they’re making us all wait around for results.
Hope u get it all sorted soon
Herbi x
Sparrow,
I am so sorry that you are getting the run around. The wsiting is do hard. Hope that it gets sorted out soon. Cyber hugs from me. Please know I am thinking of you and sending good vibes your way. I will check in.
Katie
hello all
I love this site!! because when i feel the way i do right now i can vent it!!!
I am really dreading the 2nd biopsy!
my ultrasound findings were highly suspicious and my biopsy findings were inflammatory changes.
because they don’t match they are doing further biopsies.
I have been assigned a breast care nurse who has told me that they are looking in the biopsy for what they saw in the u/s.
That tells me the u/s sees cancer so they need more tissue to confirm, am i being paranoid?
biopsy is on thursday and results on 22nd 
I think i going going to turn into an alcoholic with this worry.
someone please tell me something reassuring 
Im flipping awful at empathy, dont have the gene, but all I can say is whatever they find, they can treat, so please dont let yourself go frantic with worry. You will feel better when you know whats going on, it will give you more feeling of control. Till then, thinking of you,
Mimsy
Oh Sparrow,
I am so sorry to hear that you are still going through all the tests and they do not know exactly what is going on. I know it is hard to do, but please try to take care of yourself. Please know I am thinking of you and will check in regularly.
Take care and much love,
Katie
thanks everyone
apparently “google” says that discordant results usually confirm ultrasound findings at second biopsy!!! am pretty scared now! damn the internet!!!
oh well nothing i can do until next thursday! just psyching myself up for the microchipping session tomorrow!
Hi all
another quick update!
good new, i think,! went for 2nd u/s and biopsy and only had u/s as the findings show the lump has reduced slightly so the radiologist is happy for me to be seen again in a month. I asked if that meant it was all clear and he said that nothing is certain but the fact that it is smaller is a good sign hence being happy to wait and see!!! so i think this is good news?!
That’s brilliant news, sparrow3.
Ive been following your journey of recent days, now you can really enjoy Christmas and keep us all posted on what goes on in the new year.
xx
Hi Sparrow,
I am so glad to hear that you got some good news:) I hope that you can have a fantastic holiday and enjoy spending time with your family and friends. I will check back in the new year.
Warmest Wishes,
Katie
hi all, thank you for all the kind words so far, you have all helped me get through the horrible waiting.
I had stopped worrying when i was told the lump had got slightly smaller and that they were happy to wait a month and be seen again then, however!!! i am nearing the next appointment and although I’ve not been so obsessed with the lump in the past couple of weeks i have still been checking, mainly hoping it had got smaller still, (which it hasn’t) and tonight whilst checking i found another lump!! was starting to feel quite confident about the first being fine but now i feel like I’m back in a panic!
Hi sparrow!
If I’m honest I’d be kike you too, all this time waiting to see what happens. Good luck with your next apoointment or phone them and tell them you found another lump. They might get you in and get a diagbosis once and for all.
Good luck
Xxx
Hi Sparrow,
Sorry to hear that you are in a state of panic…I hope that they will get you in soon so that they can square things away and let you know what is going on. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. When is your next appointment? I will check back in to see how you are doing.
Big cyber hug.
Katie
appointment thursday week (19th). I was contemplating getting it brought forward to this week but if i keep the original app i will get to see the same consultant as i have done so far. I just can’t believe another has turned up. Maybe it was there before and i just didn’t notice?