Still waiting. So scared

So confused just feel getting no where

I have a history of breast cancer in my family ( dads mum and 6 sisters all have passed away from bc). I am 36 and attend breast clinic yearly for check ups. anyway about 4 months ago started having pain in my left should and lower back and just feel tired all the time. also noticed changes to breast. went to clinic they said everything was fine however discovered a large hard lump on breast bone near rib cage on left breast. phoned up and aftervwaiting 4 weeks had an appointment on 30th October to see breast surgeon.

consultant confirmed it was a 2cm by 2cm lump. he said he thinks it’s a cyst but wanted me to go for mammogram just to get it checked. had mammogram to be told it is not a cyst but a solid lump will need a scan and biopsy done. Got an appointment today what I thought was my biopsy today but only got a Scan. I have To go back on Wednesday for actual biopsy. !!! More waiting. Husband not allowed to come in either. Did get told that this showed on my scan last year but was put down as a cyst then.

Obviously it has now grown and it id not a cyst. He could only tell me the cells havechanged. Have to wait up to 7 days for results as wont find out on Wednesday. More waiting. Can a cyst change to cancerous cells and. What if it wasn’t a cyst at all and has been growing for the past year!!! I am in a terrible state and still no answer all these weeks on. Sorryfor rant. Has anyone else had a cyst that turned cancerous x

Sorry you are still waiting for a full diagnosis Mum of two, keeping everything crossed for you and hoping it is still nothing serious, whatever the outcome we are all here to support you xxx

HI THE WAITING FOR RESULTS IS THE WORST,NOT KNOWING,WITH YOUR HISTORY WHY DID THEY NOT LOOK INTO THIS LAST YR,I WILL THINK ABOUT YOU ON WEDNESDAY WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR BIOPSY,I WANTED MY HUSBAND IN WITH ME,BUT HE COULD NOT COME IN.TAKE CARE XX

Hi mum of two x,

Please do give the helpline team here a ring and have a chat with them, I’m sure they’ll be able to support you through this. Calls to the helpline are free 0808 800 6000 lines open at 9am tomorrow morning until 5pm.

Take care,

Jo, Facilitator