Hi,
I was referred to the Breast Clinc by my GP after finding what he said was a 2cm x 3cm mass.
At the appointment 2 weeks later I was told I wouldn’t be having a mammogram as my previous one was only 6 months ago (I was recalled for this mammogram and told everything was fine)
At the breast clinic as soon as the radiographer looked at the mass he requested an imidiate mammogram.
After the mammogram he told me he would be doing a core biopsy.
The scan showed a 7cm mass, 3 biopsies were taken and markers placed.
He then said the lymph nodes were excited and took a biopsy Friday m there too.
Before I left I was told that this was a seriously worrying lump and that the were extremely concerned about it. I asked if they were telling me to expect the worst and was told that was one way of looking at it. I was also told that a Multidisciplinary meeting would take place at the end of the week to discuss my case.
I was asked if I wanted to talk to a breast care nurse, I declined, so I was given her card and told to call if I had any questions!,
I have my results tomorrow and I’m convinced that it won’t be good news, but I’m suprisingly calm. Do you think I have a reason to worry?
Hi Floss,
Even if it’s not good news, the important thing is, it has been picked up & then something can be done about it.
It’s ok to feel calm about it & getting stressed & anxious won’t change the outcome anyway, so just go with how you’re feeling.
IF it is bc, we’ve all been through it here & have come out the other side. Outcomes are excellent now & getting better all the time.
Do let us know what happens & there’s loads of support here IF you do get diagnosed.
ann x
Hi Floss, Its impossible for us to say what your results will be but there is clearly something there that needed to be investigated. In my experience they will be try and be as honest as they can be with you but having said that they can also at times be wrong.
The fact that you’ve been pushed from pillar to post won’t be helping but at least tomorrow you will get some answers and we are here if you need us from there on Xx Jo
Yes, it would be the bruising from the biopsies, Floss x
My news today was HER2 positive 7cm tomour with clusters. Lymph nodes clear.
Plan of action - Chemo over 4 months, Herceptin, Surgery and then Radio Therapy.
Sorry to hear it’s all been confirmed now, Floss, but now it can be treated & sorted out.
You’ve probably seen the ‘newly diagnosed’ board & do look at the ‘going through treatment’ board where you will find the monthly chemotherapy thread & can join the relevant thread for you to chat, get support & share experiences with others where you are now.
It all is a shock, so it’s quite normal for moods to swing whilst you’re getting your head around it.
Do take care
ann x
Hi Floss, I’m sorry you didn’t get the news you hoped for but you have come away with a plan which is always a positive, you know what’s happening now so can start to get your head around the next step.
So many ladies here about to start or are going through treatment who can help support and advise you as you go on.
Give yourself time to process the news and don’t try to be strong for everyone else, this is a time to allow others to look after you , we all know just how hard it is but also how you get through and out the other side!
Xx Jo
Hi Floss I’m so sorry about your results but we are both in the same boat.
I was diagnosed with a grade 3 cancer. I’m still waiting on the results of the HER2. The results of my lymph biopsy were inconclusive so a desicion will be made after my MRI and CT SCAN as to what treatment I need. My surgeon is hoping to go straight to surgery but if not not it will be chemo first then a lumpectomy.
Im not sure it’s sunk in yet as I’m very calm. I hope you are ok. I’m gonna add you as friend so we can stay in touch. Take care Floss sending you lots of hugs xxxxxx