Shocked and scared :(

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Hi everyone, im new here & needed to vent with some people in the same situation as me.

So about 3 month ago I found a lump in my left breast, quite hard, just above my nipple. I went to to my Dr a month ago & he told me to go back in a month if it was still there. I went back last week & he said it felt ok but he referred me to the hospital for an ultrasound just tobe on the safe side.

I went to the hospital today, saw the consultant who said he didn’t think it felt like anything to worry about but just go and have an ultrasond to clarify. I went and had the ultrasound expecting just to see a nice round ball of fluid or whatever but instead it was a lumpy, clustered hard mass. A bit like a bunch of peas. The sonographer didn’t say much at all but she did say that she needed to do a biopsy there and then.

I was in too much shock to ask any questions. One thing I do recall her asking was if I am breastfeeding, which I am not and I didn’t ask her why she had asked this. Any ideas?

My appointment for the results is next week, im sure I’ll be fine but I really didn’t expect that.

Any opinions?

Thanks Jenna xxxx

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Hi Jenna I am sorry that you find yourself here with this worry, I am sure your fellow users will know just how you are feeling

Whilst you are waiting for results our helpliners can support you too and they are on 0808 800 6000, lines are open 9-5 weekdays and 10-2 Saturdays

Take care
Lucy BCC

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Hi Jenna, I am in exactly the same position as you. I found a lump about 4 weeks ago. I was lucky as the doctor referred me straight away. Had an ultrasound, core biopsy and mammogram. Went back for results a week later and my ultrasound showed up something suspicious but biopsy was inconclusive. So just had another biopsy today and then go for mri next week.
I have no answers for you I am afraid as for both of us it’s a waiting game which is so hard but I am wishing you lots of luck and here if you ever need to vent. Xxx

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Thank you for your reply Rach2. This waiting is awfuk isn’t it, complete limbo land :frowning:

Will you receive anymore results before your MRI or will they be altogether?

I really hope you get good results. I just want wednesday to hurry up, this is the longest 9 days ever!!!

xx

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Hi Jenna,
I got my results yesterday. Unfortunately I have grade 2 bc. Still in shock but knew that would be the outcome. I was given the option of mastectomy or lumpectomy. I opted lumpectomy after some deliberation. I am only 34 and don’t think I could cope with mastectomy.
How have you got on? Have you got your results? Thinking of you xxxx

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Hi Jenna. How did you get on? I got my results yesterday and unfortunately I have grade 2 bc. Given the option of mastectomy or lumpectomy. After some deliberation opted for lumpectomy as I am only 34 and the thought of loosing my breast is not something I can consider at the moment. I am in a bit of a bubble today and doesn’t quite seem real. Just keep bursting into tears randomly too which doesn’t sit well with me as usually I am so strong. But I will get through this and I will be around to see my children grow up.
I hope you got on ok and had good news, been thinking of you xxx