Firstly i would like to say Hi to everyone who reads this…i have been off work for 8 weeks trying to recover from a strangulated hernia op when just over 2 weeks ago i found a lump in my left breast.
My mind went in to over drive and as i was seeing the GP the following day i blurted this out to her in the hope she would say i was imagining it. However she found the lump and i was referred to the breast clinic- where i had the tests done last friday.
The mammogram, ultrasound and fnac went ok apart fom the fact the doctor said she had also done a fnac on an enlarged node in my armpit.
When i had the appt with the consultant she said that she could not say either way what the lump was and i would need to come back for the test results on the 26th may.
She said not to worry as most lumps turn out to be nothing to worry about but i am making myself sick with worry. i dont have family nearby apart from my brother (not really a subject i can talk about in depth with him even though we get on incredibly well).I ave convinced myself that it will be bad news because of the enlarged node in the armpit…i feel like i would love to go in to a room and scream at the top of my voice but i just find myself getting very emotional ofver the silliest of things.
Not sure what to do whilst waiting as seems to be the longest ten day of my life…
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craftydj
Hi, and welcome to the Breast Cancer Care discussion forums. You’ve come to the right place for support. You’re not alone in being scared whilst waiting for results, a lot of others find the same. If you need a good listening ear then please do phone the helpline, the staff are here to support you through this. Calls to the helpline are free and are open again this morning at 9am - 5pm (Mon to Fri) and Sat 9am - 2pm. 0808 800 6000
Hope this helps. Kind regards,
Jo, Facilitator
craftydj - sorry to hear that you are going through this… waiting to hear is really awful - i am coming up to my one year anniversary of being diagnosed next wednesday and can remember all too well how i felt this time last year…
please post on here and scream, rant etc if needed - we really understand what you are going through and you will find lots of support here.
remember 9/10 lumps turn out to be benign and i really do hope that you get good news next week…
Theresa
Hello
Sorry you are going through this - it is horrible waiting for results - we have all been there.
I hope you have your results, and that they are OK. If you haven’t had the news you were hoping for - and you want to rant, ask questions, scream - whatever - we are all here for you,
Take care
Lizzie
Hi there. I am in the same position as you; anxiously awaiting the results from my biopsy. I get mine back on Tuesday, 2nd June… I guess you would have got yours by now, so please let us know what the outcome was (I’m sure it was nothing and you’re out celebrating!). Like you, they also took a sample from my armpit, but the radiologist didn’t say she’d seen anything there, although I guess she must have otherwise she wouldn’t have taken a sample?! Also like you, because of the armpit sample I have convinced myself it must be something sinister and am petrified. Having to wait 11 days for the results is driving me to drink (any excuse!). Anyway, please let us know how you got on.
Caro xxx
hi there to both of you waiting for results. I read so many stories like yours on here, and the good news is lots of them turn out to be nothing sinister.
No one can make the waiting any better for you, but coming on here and talking to others who understand how you feel, really does help. I have BC and am starting cemo next week but i am still in your club, waiting for results from a CT scan so i do know how you feel. I may get results on wednesday if they are back, if not i have to wait till next wednesday so i do know how you feel.
Good luck to both of you, i will keep my fingers crossed for you.
Luv Pauline xxx
hi, I am new here. I found a lump about a month ago, went to see my GP, who referred me to the breast clinic. They did ultrasound and a fine needle biopsy, and was told the lump needs to come out and it is probably 95% nothing to worry about. So had the wide local excision 2 weeks ago and going for my results on Thursday. I am very scared, is anybody there with similar experience.
Hey Girls
Just wanted to wish you all the luck in the world for your results.
Love
Jane x
Just to tell you ladies waiting for results, there is good news out there. I have breast cancer and had MX and start cemo next week but guess wot i got THE ALL CLEAR from the CT scan today PHEW…
I am so relieved, needed some good news for a change. So hang on in there girls, good luck carro111 and lucie31 and anyone else waiting for results. Your with friends on hear so dont sit worrying on your own
Luv Pauline x
Hi all
New here and my firt post so excuse me if Im going on a bit... Im 51 went for my routine mam just a week ago, hadnt previously felt lumps/bumps etc so hoped all was well. Have been on HRT for many years cos of hysterectomy in my early 30s and have heard alsorts of risk reports on this over the years but hoped the good points outweighed the bad. Anyway was shocked when I had a call back after the initial mam appointment, yesterday went back and just went from test to test ending with biopsy - get results next Thursday, longest week of my life..... I have breast calcifications - never heard of these previously, mine are very tiny but many, many of them. Ive checked boobs often for lumps and was shocked to find out that not all BCs are in the form of lumps. Anyone here been told they have the same thing? Ive a lovely husband who I know is worried sick, he went to work this morning looking terrible - even though hes being the positive one here. Ive told my three children as at 25,23 and 20 I thought they were old enough to know rather than keep it from them - God I hope I did right.
All my family are being very positive and supportive but I feel Im falling apart inside. Next Thursday seems like forever - then how will I take the results if they are positive....oh God....... Sorry if Ive gone on.
If you`ve read this far thank you.
Best wishes to all.
Debi x
Hi debi, there seems lots of debs and debbies on her at min. sorry you have had to join us on here but lets hope its not for long. This thread seems to have dried up a bit so if you don’t get much response, join the one below, full of friendly ladies and is used very day. You can still use this one below if people notice its got some response again.
Anyway after all that i can’t really help you much because i don’t know about calcification and no matter what anyone says to you, it wont make the worrying go away. The waiting for results is the worst bit im sfraid but hopefully you will have a good outcome at the end of it all.
Talk on here as much as you like if it helps, everyone helps each other and we all understand how you feel.I have made some real friends on here, some i actually talk to on phone etc. My history in short, i went with a lump behing nipple march, Diagnosed 8th april, it was breast cancer, had mastectamy end april and had first cemo yesterday, am fine today.
another thread to join’can’t believe it’
join lots of different ones, save them in your disscussions, you will come across some of the ladies on many of the different ones. we all just want to help each other through this whether its good news or not.
Take care and keep in touch, luv pauline x
Hi Debi,
I’m sure we all understand how you must be feeling. I had my 1st routine screening mammo in May last year and the results were all clear. In March this year I found a lump around an inch in diameter! Where the hell did that come from? I feel sure you did the right thing by telling your family, they will be able to support you and I’m sure would much rather know.Easy to say but try not to worry too much, take each day as it comes. You will find strength you never knew you had. Big hug,
Much love.
Elaine.xx
Hi Pauline, Elaine, all,
Many, many thanks for your replies - the feeling of not being alone in this helps with the ability to cope another day.
Id never heard of calcifications or them growing in various parts of the body, very confused at moment as to how they can be bad but will deal with that if it happens (says she trying to appear brave!) My hubby,family,in-laws etc are being positive but must admit I have such an shocked feeling inside that only another one coping with the same thing could understand. Have you had surgery Elaine - and how things now? Will join other threads as you advised Pauline - yours all happened so fast - youre very brave.
Well off to Tesco for last min shop - life goes on as usual - well almost…
My love and best wishes to you all.
Speak soon.
Debi x x x
Hi Debi,
You’re not alone sweetheart! You’re really really not!
I find when I’m at home or at work it’s easy to feel ‘normal’ again. It’s only when I go to hospital it all becomes too real (I get the colly wobbles then!)
I had surgery in April, wide local excision with axillary clearance. I was only in for a couple of days. They got 26 lymph nodes and 2 were affected by cancer. That part was more painful than the excision! I had 6 weeks off work and am fully recovered with no problems. I’m just hoping the chemo will let me off as lightly (being the coward that I am!)
Stay in touch.
Lots of love.
Elaine.xx
Hi Debi (and all)
So sorry you’ve had to join us - it really is a cr*p time waiting for results - we’ve all been there and know exactly what you are going through. You will be desperate for next Thursday to come round - on the other hand, would rather the day never arrives! It really is an emotional rollercoaster - and far scarier than anything those over hyped celebrities always claim to be on!
Like you - I was reacalled after a routine mammo (my first - happy 50th birthday!)
Calcifictions on mammograms are often picked up in our age group, and there are different reasons for them - not all indicate cancer - I was told they often show up where there has been previous cysts. Stay positive, let your family look after you, come on here and just say whatever you need to say - rant if you need to - we understand! Whatever the results turn out to be - you will cope - fingers are firmly crossed for you that it is good news. If there IS anything that needs to be dealt with - it has been picked up early - and we will all be here for you.
You’ve done the right thing, telling your family - my sons are 18 and 23 - I’m sure they would worry more if they see you and your husband concerned without them knowing why.
Look after yourself - and everyone else here waiting for results and stuff,
Lizzie XX
debi h, just wanted to let you know i am still thinking of you. This will be the longest week of your life, but thursday will come and i will be sending you lots of positive vibes. try and keep busy and come on here and talk to us, it does help when you get supportive comments back, i know, i have been there and still need these ladies more than ever.
Luv and (((hugs))) Pauline xxx
Fingers crossed for you today, Debi…
Lizzie XX
Debi hope all went well yesterday, we are all here for you if you need us. Big (((hugs))) Luv Pauline xxx
Debi - hope that it went well yesterday…
Theresa