Il put this in here because im not really sure where forum catagory i fit in to - i guess i just feel like i want to, somewhere.
I didnt have a biopsy done at my initial clinic assesment. My surgeon said my lump is too small and superficial to biopsy there and then, so has booked me in for removal/biopsy at the same time (due 1st march.)
dont get me wrong, im very greatful he even suggested removing it. i was so releived to be in and out of there so quickly that day, and to be able to tell my mum “its gonna be ok.”
but now im in a bit of a limbo land again. I was kinda planning on them doing the biopsy there and then. I am waiting for the biospy to take place. The thought of the surgery required doesnt scare me. the thought of the results done scare me.
Hiya sorry havent really got any answers for you but said u wanted someone to talk to 0808 800 6000 is the help line on everyone kept telling me to phone them on here cus I was freaking out so much I went to my 1st appointment on the 16th had a biopsy and waiting on results but left the clinic abit confused so I rang this number and they were great even though they couldn’t give me alot of answers they was still really good if you know what I mean just tell them how ur feeling and what ur worries are and there do the best they can to help you through this time hope this helps xtashx
I’m sorry to read that you are having a tough time at the moment. As well as the support you receive from the other users, as mummytash has mentioned please do give the BCC helpline a call on 0808 800 600.
Here you can share your concerns with a trained member of our helpline staff who are there to offer emotional support as well as practical information. The lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00 to 5.00 and Saturday 9.00 to 2.00.
well he said on the dat that he thinks its just a polyp. the forwarded letter to my gp said it looks like an indratuctal palpilloma. the lump in question is very small and hard, and underneith my nipple, so i actually am releived they are just going to open it up and do it all under general anesthetic.
im actually more mystified that they didnt really examine the rest of the nipple, let alone breast or other breast. i guess mammograms arnt suited for my age group anyway, and probably show up many more harmless things for me to fret over.
another lump has grown though, same nipple.
but hey, as i say, no point stressing about it untill its whipped out, and certainly not worth letting my mum go through that waiting stress again.
i have rang the wonderful ladies on the helpline (thank you bcc ) and they are wonderfully reassuring. Iv read all i need to know about palpillomas etc the practical help is all there. just the place to vent feelings isnt.
and thats the weird part! im not even sure what im meant to be feeling about all of this! every now and then someone will remind me that i must be stressed and going through a lot.
am i?
i know im not invinsible, and dont mean to sound so “practical” about it all. i guess auto pilot is still in motion, and my quiet times left to contemplait all of this just leave me feeling numb.
Good luck for tomorrow, nice that they have bought it all foward, saves a lot of stressing time… I know you have to wait for results but I’m sure, with the kind of service you seem to be getting, That they wont take a moment longer to get the biopsy tested and reported back.
well, im home. had the surgery yesterday. was incredibly humbled by being on a ward filled with other far mor coragous women than i, who have already been diagnosed and are going through their respective removals/reconstructions.
they ALL had smiles on their faces.
il be gong in for my results in 2 weeks time. In the mean time im happy to be home already.
xtashx