Hiya I’m Helen from South Wales.
Found a lump in my breast before xmas.
Went to the hospital Wednesday had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsies. Had a phonecall today have to go back next Wednesday for more biopsies is this normal?
Feeling really worried and wound up as Humphrey as I have named my lump is really getting me down got a bad feeling about it all.
Anyway any comments would be appreciated
Hello Helen,
I think I know how you’re feeling. I had a CT scan done as I was suspected to have lymphoma, and it showed up something in my left breast, ( I could not feel anything myself).
I was referred to breast clinic, and despite the clear knowledge that there is a lump, and my chasing for an appointment, I was not seen untill 4 weeks later. I had a biopsy, and a fine needle aspiration of a lymph node. Apparently, the results are ‘inconclusive’ and I have to go back on Thursday, I have no idea what -if anything-will be done, and like you, I’m really worried.
I seem to have spent months just waiting for one set of results or another, having scans and biopsies and blood tests, and now my original suspected problem is resolving itself, the possibility of breast cancer, I just want to know one way or the other. I wish I could tell you some sure fire way to distract yourself, ( I find immersing myself in a DVD box set of 24 or CSI works for a while ) but just do whatever works for you.
Good luck on Wednesday
jo
Thank you for your comment Jo, yes totally agree with you its just a waiting game isn’t it, sounds like you’ve been having a difficult time as well what us women have to put up with!!!
Going to have a night in with Lost maybe Matthew Fox will distract me.
Good Luck for Thursday have everything crossed for you.
Will let you know what happens Wednesday, have a lovely evening.
Helen x
Hi Helen and welcome to the BCC forums
In addition to the help and support you have here please feel free to call our helpline on 0808 800 6000, the lines are open 9-5 Mon-Fri and 9-2 Sat and our team are here for you
Best wishes
Lucy
I too was recalled for a further biospy, as the first two were inconclusive, as not enough cells were taken and this can happen.
Sometimes, as my GP told me when my smear test also came back inadequate more or less at the same time, that my body simply doesn’t like parting with my cells! As I have complete trust in my GP who I get on with brilliantly, she completely put my mind at rest.
So, if the biopsy was inconclusive, it does not mean that anything is wrong, it means that not it was inadequate and they need to do it again!
I see the tests as ruling out anything sinister, as opposed to looking for something, which seems to get me through the barrier of nerves that enters me while waiting!
Best of luck!
Thanks very much, think I’m panicking to much just will be glad when the 19th comes. Agree that they have to be 100 percent accurate with the tests.
Hope everything works out for you as well.
Hi Helen,
I hope all goes ok for you tomorrow,
Thinking of you,
Jo X
Thanks Jo will let you know how I get on, good luck to you for Thursday, isn’t the waiting awful?
Helen xx
Hi Helsbeth43
When i went for my 1st yearly mammogram, I rec’d a letter about 10-14 days later saying the radiologists recommended that I have further pictures taken as there was an area in the left breast which they wanted to look at more closely. They went on to say that it was likely that this was related to the previous operation area and just reflects changes from my surgery. The radiologists had graded it as “probably benign”.
They then arranged for me to have some further specialised mammograms
of the area. I was so worried and ended up having to wait a month for my appointment all the while thinking it was going to be the worst news imaginable. My husband and I went for the tests to be told that it was only scar tissue. Hence we both ended up crying as the radiographer gave us this fantastic news!
I wont say dont worry, because we all would but I just wanted to try & reassure you all that even tho they may call you back it isnt necessarily going to be bad news. My understanding is that on your first yearly mammo they have nothing to compare the scans to… therefore they do tend to be extra cautious.
Sending big hugs to all of you ladies
Stella XXX
Hiya Ladies, just got back from the hospital, had more biopsies done they said there were two lumps the smaller ones results had come back fine but they were more concerned about Humphrey the larger lump!!! She had a really good look with the ultrasound and looking under my arm as well for ages. Have to go back Monday afternoon for the results.
Good luck to everyone else waiting for their appointments.
Take Care
Helen xx
Thanks for your comment Stella very interesting reading, what us ladies all have to go through!!! xx
hi Helen,
Have my fingers crossed for you.
Jo
x
Thanks Jo all the best for tomorrow keep me posted.
Helen
xx
Hello Helen,
My news is not so good , the breast lump is nothing to worry about, but the lymph nodes are abnormal and they must be removed. It should be 3-4 weeks, and I think I’ll be going back for more investigations for lymphoma. Deep joy.
I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. Ive decided waiting for tests is definitely worse than waiting for the results of the tests, and here I am, waiting again…
Sorry for being so miserable,
Jo
Aw Jo so sorry to hear your bad news have been thinking about you all day.
Don’t apologise for being miserable you’ve been through the mill recently don’t think anyone knows whats its like just waiting, waiting and waiting until they have been through it themselves.
Do you have a partner to support you through this? I am on my own at the moment and think at times like this would be nice to have someone there when you just need to have a rant and a cry.
So chin up my love try and keep positive know its hard though but I’m sure you’ll be fine and if you ever want to talk I’m here for you.
Take care
Helen x
Hi Helen,
I’m over my sulk now! Yeah, I have a husband, and he is great, goes to every appointment with me, took time off work to look after me when i was very poorly etc… He clams up a bit if i want to talk, but he had bone cancer himself before i knew him and i think he finds it more scary than i do because he knows what the chemo and radio treatment is like.
But sometimes, you need someone not quite so close, and that’s where I’ve been really lucky, I.have the best friends and colleagues in the world, and they all try to offer support., but sometimes I seem to need to wallow in it, feel sorry for myself, I figure after being unwell for such a long time ( and still having no answers as to why I was so ill ) I’m entitled to the odd wallow:-)
I hope you have some good friends and/or around you, but I’ll be here for you anyway if you need to talk,
Happy thoughts,
Jo
Hi Jo yes I am very lucky have great friends and family around me.
Of course you are allowed to have the odd wallow must be hard for you being unwell for so long and although people are supportive nobody knows what its like unless you are going through it yourself.
Have my results tomorrow afternoon can’t come quick enough just need to know one way or the other.
Take care
Helen xx
I hope it’s good news for you today Helen.
Crossing everything,
Jo
Thanks Jo will keep you updated x
Hoping things have gone well for you Helen and fingers crossed for good news xx