Hi everyone,
Have been reading posts over last few weeks after being referred to the clinic by my GP. I have a moveable lump/thickening at 12:00 on my left breast
I had my breast clinic appointment today and hoped they’d tell me it was something simple and send me on my way
Seen dr first who said ultrasound first followed by mammogram if needed. Radiologist straight away said she wasn’t happy with what she saw, said it was “strange” and she really didn’t know so sent me for a mammogram. Then went back to same radiographer who done a core biopsy. At this stage I was terrified. They got my husband after and we waited to see a consultant surgeon (think I have that right)
She was lovely and I was very upset, told me not to get upset until we knew what was what. They’d marked it as uncertain and needed to cross the T’s and dot the I’s. She said she’d recorded BIRADS2, radiographer put as BIRADS3 as surgeon could see it and was clearly there on imaging. I’m terrified, gave me an appointment for two weeks time for the results.
Reading online BIRADS 3 wouldn’t even normally have a biopsy done or have
I got that wrong? I’ve even doubted the numbers to myself she definitely said 2 and 3.
What’s the chances of BIRADS 3 being cancerous?
I’d really appreciate some hand holding. I’m 39 married with a four year old and could cry everytime I look at him.
Rachel xxx
Hi Rachelt1,
It’s scary being in the waiting room, we are here to hold your hand while you wait for the results.
Sending you positive vibes and hopefully someone else will be along soon.
You could ring the Breast aCancer Now Helpline. The nurses are very knowledgeable. x
Thank you so much for reply. I might call today. Had an awful night. My little ones nursery graduation this morning it’s going to be an emotional day all round x
Try and have a lovely day with your little one. Of course worry and anxiety will be there until you get results, but please do try not to let it overwhelm you. If you have time, please do callcthe Helpline, and please keep in touch. xx
Oh the waiting! Its the worst part. Just recognise that they are being thorough and that’s a good thing. I have eveything crossed for a good outcome for you xx
I know people read these and are disappointed when people don’t follow up so wanted to update to say the hospital called me tonight just three days later, to say it’s benign tissue. Will be discussed at MDT meeting on Monday so BCN couldn’t discuss follow up yet (if any) I know surgeon did mention a mammogram in 6 months if benign. They’ll update me Tuesday, but tonight I am thanking my lucky stars and cuddling my family that bit tighter 
Thank you to those who replied. I’ve read so many posts on here, despite people going through the most difficult time themselves everyone is so helpful and compassionate. It doesn’t go unnoticed. You are all so brave and I wish you all the very best. Xxx
I’m reading posts too. I found a lump n swelling to the breast n discomfort with a sensation of pressure deep in the breast. I expected the gp to tell me it’s a cyst n deep down I feel it’s not a cyst. I have been red flagged to the breast clinic to be seen within 2 weeks n will get my results then. It’s the waiting n the mind that takes over with every kind of scenario n conversation.
Hey Umpy
The waiting is always the worst and it’s easy to think of a million scenarios before your appointment. I’m awaiting my results after biopsy on a quite large hard lump which I was expecting to be a cyst, it looks like a cyst on mammogram, but the radiologist said it wasn’t on ultrasound. She wasn’t overly concerned despite the features though and that’s been a comfort while I wait.
Wishing you good vibes for your appointment, keep yourself busy if you can x