This has to be the worst time in my life- it is all so surreal.
Found the obligatory “pea sized lump” in my right breast- just above the areola- and found myself at the breast screening clinic yesterday.
Saw the consultant first who said it didn’t feel like anything to worry about- instant relief!!! But sent me for a mammogram to double check. The nurse who took us down said after the mammogram I could go home. Had to wait after the mammogram just to make sure it had processed clearly- and ashamed to say me and my hubby surmised that women who had nothing to worry about were told they could go home- but women with a problem were called back in. So- when the nurse called my name and asked me to come through it floored me. They explained the mammogram was inconclusive??? and they had to do an ultrasound- just routine. On ultrasound a solid mass was seen and they did a biopsy. I am now waiting until next Thursday for the results.
The roller-coaster of emotions is just too much to bare- especially as I am currently off work with anxiety and depression.
having done a lot of googling- and reading this forum I see I have one of 3 main diagnosis- fibroadenoma, fibrocystic disease or cancer.
Now- the mass I saw on the ultrasound was perfectly round and the images I have looked at on the net and info I have found is that fa and fcd are commonly round/smooth and bc is irregular- hence I am thinking this isn’t bc- does anyone on the forum have any thoughts to add to this???
I know I should just try and wait for the results- but I can’t help myself!!!
My thoughts and good wishes go out to you all
Sorry if this went on a bit- but it is quite cathartic!
Welcome to the forums. I am sure you will soon get a lot of support from the other members. Don’t forget you can also talk things over with one of our helpline staff. They are open from 9.00am-2.00pm today. The number is 0808 800 6000
I’m so sorry you had to join us. Waiting for test results is by far the hardest part. The majority of breast lumps turn out to be benign, but I cannot give you reassurance on your individual situation; that would be wrong of me. If poss. it might be worth avoiding reading too much stuff on the net at this stage as it may scare you more, given your problems with anxiety (I’m on antidepressants, so have an understanding of that). Just remember that whatever the diagnosis, treatments have advanced a lot. I have bc, diagnosed in sept last year and have had surgery. Now on chemo and managing very well indeed. Please keep us posted. When the other gals are awake etc, you will get loads more posts.
Please stop googling for information until you have a firm diagnosis-all you are doing is increasing your stress levels. The results will be with you soon, and then any additional information you need will be easily accessible. Clearly we can’t advise/speculate as to what you have seen-that would be wrong. Even the people trained to read the results have to be extremely careful and may need to consult colleagues. Imagine if we suggested that all would be well, and it transpires that the problem was serious…But, most lumps are benign-4/5 are not cancer. Try to hold on to that fact for the moment. It’s the one which should give you the most comfort/reassurance.
i have to agree with elaine, google can be your enemy as well as your friend!
i was diagnosed in december and took good advice in not reading anything further than the stage i was at - hard i know as the ‘what if’s’ are there in the background - but it can be like pandora’s box if you get carried away.
easy to say don’t worry because you will - we all have - but like the girls say, most lumps are benign, so hold that thought
Waiting for results is the horrible part and it’s easy to say don’t worry but the hardest thing to do. The others are right to say don’t read too much as it can make your mind run riot.
When I was waiting someone who had been through it all before me said “You are stronger than you think you are” and she was right. You will be too.
I was diagnosed in October and I’m getting on okay just waiting to start radiotherapy.
Hi Kirsty! I can also join with you in feeling anxious. Like you I tend to google, but of course end up none the wiser. so, enjoy the fact that you will get a very clean house! and all the best with the results in a few days!
Fantastic news Kirsty! Pleased for you, and thanks for letting us know.
20 of us BCC girlies are heading off to Nottingham Center Parcs tomorrow for the weekend and will be raising a glass to each and every woman on this amazing forum : )
