Hello, Im new here and have been monitoring posts since i was ref to Breast clinic before Christmas and now Im really struggling.
For a bit of context….I have aleays suffered with lumpy bumpy and painful breasts and over the years been to clinic and told theyre either cysts or just normal lumps for me. On the 15th Dec i visited my GP regarding a new lump, he ref me to breast clinic and my app was on a weekend just before xmas. At this app I had mammo/ultrsound, however the ultrsound felt very rushed (rubbed the probe 3x and said normal tissue) i asked but what about the lump and he replied no lump and sent me on my way. I didnt feel reassured so made another gp app and explained this, he referred me straight away. App 12th Jan, at this app i felt listened to, had a more in depth ultrasound too. The consultant said both mammo and ultrasound didnt show anything but because she could feel the lump she did a FNA, results came back C3 so i then had to go back monday (9th Feb) for further investigations. This consultant did also confirm my initial mammo and ultrasound didnt show anything alarming but did 2x biopsies due to the FNA results. Im now waiting again for these results and have an app booked on 2nd March to go to clinic for these.
Im not sure what Im asking in this post but just feel all this waiting is killing me. Has anyone else been through similar and had good results?
Hello @meesh1 nice to meet you. I’m sorry I dont have any advice, my journey is a bit different.
I also got turned away from my first appointment as they couldnt find what I was feeling. It was later diagnosed as BC but in much different circumstances. My 2nd appointment included a mammogram and biopsies as well as the ultrasound but it was very obvious to me they knew it was cancer. Infact my doctor said it looked like something that needed treatment and had already booked me in for an MRI. So please dont compare our stories. There are so many things that could be going on in your lumpy bumpy breasts so stay hopeful.
What I really came here to say was well done for insisting on getting things checked out again. What you’ve done for yourself there is such a gift and so brave.
The hardest part for us all, even those with a diagnosis, is the part you are at now. Getting yourself checked and then waiting.
Stay strong, keep yourself distracted and stay away from Dr google
Big hugs
Hiya. I absolutely get the agony of waiting and nothing will take that away for you. However, one piece of advice I got from a friend that resonated was ‘until you’re told it’s cancer, it’s not cancer’. I hung on to that.
3 years ago I had a recall from a routine mammogram. They found 2 calcifications that were of concern. They biopsied both. One of them was clear and the other one had pre cancerous cells. I had small lumpectomy and some radiotherapy and got the all clear.
I share this to point out the fact that biopsies can reveal non-cancerous results. I hope above all hopes that this is the case for you too. Meanwhile, good for you for asserting yourself and insisting on further tests. It takes courage to do that.
Hi, I’m so sorry you have had to, or are having to go through what you are. This is the worst feeling in the world. I was expecting them to do mammo and ultrasound and just say on your way youre fine so it really shook me up when they did the FNA, again I thought that would come back clear too, but didnt.
I did say to the consultant on Monday it feels such a long process and if there is anything wrong surely this waiting isnt going to help. Ive now got just less than 3 weeks to wait to find out the biopsy results to top it off. Im trying my best to stay busy, ive jusg started a new job so thats keeping my mind busy but also feel so bad that ive had to have time out for appointments (theyve been very understanding though). I just cant think straight or look forward to anything, with the unknown ahead.
Thank you Jaygo, Im sorry you had to go through what you did but also pleased to see you have had the all clear.
I keep telling myself the same thing about dont worry until anything is confirmed but then my mind goes silly on me again. I also have pains in my back and ribs which worries me but then i try to stay rational and think could that be anxiety causing it. Honestly its the worst feeling ever, and ive still nearly 3 weeks to wait for the biopsy results. I dont think id worry so much and probably have more hope if the fine needle aspiration hadnt come back as C3 which is undecided/grey area.
