You’re absolutely right, Malsie, conventional treatment is the best we’ve got in getting a bc diagnosis dealt with.
take care
ann x
Thanks ann-m and annieJ, that’s encouraging, that it hadn’t grown in that month, and good luck to you with all your treatment. I’ll no doubt pop back on in our night time with update how it went. Xx
Hope you’re ok Malsie x
Yes, good, thanks M and R. The oncologist wants me to have a core biopsy first to be absolutely sure it’s cancer. I said my doctor said seemed to be saying when it says highly suspicious that means it is bc, so do you agree. He said he did think so but there was still a chance it wasn’t so we should do the core to be certain. If that confirms it he’ll do a lumpectomy with radiation and that it was early (plus take out something from the lymph nodes to check for no spread). I said we might as well bypass the core biopsy and head for the surgery rather than muck around, and he was willing to. Luckily my partner asked the pertinent question of whether any time lost would matter and he said no. So I agreed to the core after that, and am still working hard on my own healing in the hope that the small mass that US found and that the biopsy was from disappears by then (it’s a positive goal anyway!). If not, when it finally sunk in, I realized at this stage my op is looking like the least invasive I could have and that is indeed positive in itself. My behavior was a bit odd with the oncologist, and slightly aggressive I think. I put that down to the cumulation of the stress. I’m glad my man was with me I must say! Up at my sisters house visiting now and have told her and my daughter, who are being lovely about things. I really hope everyone is doing well at their various stages and when I can I’ll pop back on to catch up with things xx
Hi Malsie,
Well, that sounds very positive. Depending on the results of the core biopsy, if bc is confirmed then they will want to biopsy the nearest nodes to the bc (sentinel nodes) to check for any spread, usually at the same time as the limpectomy. As you say, what is proposed is the least invasive option.
Thankfully, whatever it is will be dealt with.
ann x
That’s right, ann. It took a while for the situation to sink in for a while after we left and then it clicked that bar hearing the whole thing was a terrible mistake (which I knew wouldn’t happen!) it was probably the best outcome I could have hoped for, though definitely not out of the woods yet. For all that, proceeding with lots of positivity…and beaming that out to everyone else too with love xx
Good to hear you sounding positive Malsie, one step at a time and you’ll be fine. I had a core biopsy (and went on to have a lumpectomy then radiotherapy), this is all part of the information gathering for your health care team, they’ll then know exactly what’s to be done and it WILL be sorted.
Love & light
Donna.x
Thanks Anniej and Donna. Yes, it will be, and I’ll let you know how things transpire (when I hear people’s stories on here I’m always interested in how they got on and hopeful for the easiest time as possible for everyone). Xx
Hey Malsie, I think you’ve made a good decision to go ahead with biopsy first…I know it’s likely bc …but there’s always the small chance you could avoid any surgery and that’s worth double checking for. I had a lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy,;radiotherapy ( and meant to be on tamoxifen but not currently ). I had a clear mammogram on the year anniversary of my diagnosis a few weeks ago. You have every reason to be positive, this is a very treatable disease for the majority of people, especially at this early stage. X
Yes I agree, Chary. Quite honestly I was in such a weird headspace I really wasn’t thinking clearly at all. I’m sure everyone on this forum relates to that, the sheer shock of everything and the ensuing panic. It messes with your head big time, as again I’m sure everyone can also attest to…X
Hi I am a few weeks dwon the line from you.
Had screening scan which showed small growth, then biopsy, lumpectomy, just started Tamoxifen and radiation starts end of month.
It is hard process but makes sense, loads of support along the way which is great.
Its amazing how much medicine can do to help us, cure us, or manage cancer.
But the shock uncertainty and wiating for results is hard work.
I found support group helpful and all the various info on main website.
Its a steep learning curve and we all different, so reactions vary.
I still processing 
Hi Malsie,
Glad you’ve got a plan of action now. Will keep everything crossed for you that it all goes smoothly. I have appt on Tues to discuss results of the biopsies on my other boob. Will see what happens.
xx
Thanks M and R. Had core biopsy today. Not as bad as I feared it might be. How did your tues appt go?
I totally get that Merri. Last week was the week from hell for me, but slowly improved as the week went on. Hope you’re doing okay and you feel a bit more centred now.
Hi Malsie,
Have you had results of biopsies yet?
My other boob was ok so now awaiting op on 25th for lump and lymph nodes.
Hope you are doing ok x
No, still waiting M and R. So glad for you your results were good for the other one ?yes, I’m doing fine thanks. Radical new diet, no alcohol, and researching all I can about best way nutritionally to be helping myself. Certainly has been keeping me busy! Not too long to the 25th. I really hope all goes well for you and you heal quickly xx