Hi this is my first time on a forum. My nipple has been bleeding I went to the doctors last week. The doctor also found a lump. Tomorrow I’m going for a mammogram and ultra sound. I have an appointment with the breast consultant on Monday. I feel so nervous, trying to stay positive. I know most lumps are nothing to worry about but I can’t help thinking the worst. Any advise.
Hello Gillian,
Sorry to hear your story, but it’s good to hear you’re getting things checked out quickly. Waiting for results is the hardest part as your mind goes into overdrive. Just try to breathe and wait to hear what the results are. Fingers and everything else crossed that you will be one of the majority whose lumps turn out to be benign. But if not, you’ve found the right place for support and information to help you get through it. We’ll be here for you. I hope the next few days pass quickly for you. Stay strong and take care, Angelfalls xx
Hi Gillian
Welcome to the forums, I’m sorry to read that you are having such worrying time at the moment.
As well as the support you receive here if you would like to talk to things through with someone please don’t hesitate to give the bcc helpline a call on 0808 800 6000. Here you can share your concerns with a trained memeber of staff who will offer you emotional support as well as practical information. The lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00 to 5.00 and Saturday 9.00 to 2.00.
Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator
Hi Gillian, as Angelfalls says, the waiting is one of the worst times, but being checked quickly is a good thing. You are right, most referrals to breast clinics are not for breast cancer. There is always lots of support here, if you need it, during your wait. ((hug)) x
Hi thank you for your support. I went for the mammogram and ultra sound today they did find a lump. So they done a biopsy today as well. Feeling a little sore now. Hopefully they will have the results for Monday. Sending love and support to all. Gillian
Morning, today I see the breast consultant regarding test results I had last Thursday. I’m hoping the biopsy results will be back. I was told they could take up to 3-4 weeks but the Dr said she would put urgent on them, you never know. Feeling very sick, trying to stay positive. Just need to get this appointment out of the way to find out what is wrong if anything. xx
Still hoping for good news,
Angelfalls xx
Morning I got my results yesterday I have been told I have DCIS and have to have a mastectomy. I’m still in shock and trying to get my head around it all. I have been told I can have reconstruction done the same time as the surgery. When the consultant told me it felt as though he was talking about someone else. Can anyone give me advice? My head feels all over the place. xx
Hi Gillian,
The helpline staff here will be only too happy to talk to you through this. Lines open this morning at 9am until 5pm, calls are free, 0808 800 6000
Take care,
Jo, Facilitator
Hi Gillian,
really sorry to read your post, I hope you are feeling a bit better than earlier. Just wanted to send you some good wishes. I had an immediate LD flap reconstruction after a diagnosis of widespread DCIS, so if you have any questions feel free to ask.
Take care xxx
Hi Gillian
Sorry to hear you have had to join this club . Like you i had DCIS with a MX and LD reconstruction i am now 12 weeks post opp been given the all clear and back at work . I have no regrets about the MX the recon looks great and over the next 12 months i will be having nipple reconstruction . IF you need to ask any questions please feel free .
Best wishes
Rachel x
Hi Gillian
How are you doing this morning? It is so hard at the beginning, and I think we all spent hours crying and being all over the place initially. I too had DCIS in December, and one WLE, followed by a MX when they didn’t get clear margins. It is hard to take it in, but you will get through it. Each step is manageable, and you have to go easy on yourself. I chose not to have reconstruction, but have the option of having it at any time in my life! I am not back at work yet, but probably could be fairly soon, but am taking the opportunity to sort out priorities etc as we have small children. I am not sure about your family situation.
If you want to send a PM you are very welcome, or ask any questions
please feel free. Rachel and I send messages to each other, and it is realy helpful to just see how other people are coping with similar diagnosis.
Take care - you will come through this!
Mary xx
Sorry to hear you’ve joined the club none of us wants to be in. I hope your head is spinning a little less today and that you are starting to gather your thoughts and find the support and information you need. Sending gentle ((((Hugs)))) Angelfalls xx
Thank you all for your kind comments, i’m still trying to get my head around things and telling the people close to me who need know. Sometimes it feels as though im taking about someone else. I’m waiting for my next appointment still unsure what type of reconstruction I’m going to have. Sending hugs to all xx
Hi Gillian, Im in the same boat as you, just diagnosed, told I have to have a MX too. Ive got the invasive type though. I go into hospital for my pre assessment tomorrow and on Friday having my sentinal node biopsy to see if its spread there too. Not looking forward to it, but it has to be done. Then presumably its back waiting again for these test results, before MX appointment.
Ive been given the choice for recon at the same time, I cant make up my mind to have it or not. just seems like more pain to me, only in your belly as well !
Wishing you all the best on your journey, if i can help at all with any questions, just ask, I am only a little way ahead of you, and dont know much yet, but might do in the very near future !
Wendy
Hi Wendy
Good luck for Friday, I will be thinking of you. I am waiting for an appointment with the surgeon to have the mx and discuss the reconstruction at the moment I’m thinking of having an implant. At first I was thinking about having it done from the tummy but like you I keep thinking about it being more pain and surgery time is longer. I’m not sure how long I will be waiting to have the op I just want it over and done with now. Have now told close friends and family it is slowly sinking in.
Take care hugs for Friday, Gillian x