Hi My name is Sandra
just been recently Diagnosed, went for my mammogram 4 weeks ago then recall as there was something suspicious, other mammogram and biopsy taken and marker put in , 11mm lump , that was a week ago i have my consultation to day to discuss what happens next…
Anxious but this forum has helped me with reading everyone’s journey … so thank you for sharing and helping others…
good luck to all and try stay positive xx
7 Likes
Hi @macnicos welcome to the forum. You will find a lot of support here whatever your journey turns out to be. I too was recalled from a routine mammogram to be told that I had a 9mm IDC which was non-palpable. On removal it turned out to be 15mm as there was some low grade DCIS in the mix. That was almost three years ago and I am doing fine, which I’m sure that you will be in due course.
I do hope that today’s appointment gives you clarity on what your treatment plan will be and also give you a sense of control over the situation knowing what path you will now have to tread. It’s hard to take it all in so even if you are taking someone with you, it might be worth asking if you can record the conversation on your phone so that you can make sure that you don’t forget anything that was said. If you have any questions after the appointment and you can’t immediately get through to your allocated BC nurse, feel free to call the our nurses on 0808 800 6000 between 9am- 4pm for a chat.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
3 Likes
Thank you so much, that’s a good idea i will ask if i can record 
x
2 Likes
Hi macnicos
I had a similar experience and was recalled after my first mammogram. This really is the worst time in the whole process because of all the anxiety and uncertainty. Once you have seen your consultant you will know what you are dealing with and that helps.
I agree with Tigress do take someone with you because you won’t remember everything that has been said. My husband was with me and I was so out of it the consultant started talking to him as she realised I wasn’t processing.
Take things a day at a time, you will get through this and will be very well looked after. Lean on the BC nurses, they’re amazing. I couldn’t have got through without them. They are a wonderful source of information, and reassurance.
Three years on I’m also doing well and my life has pretty much returned to normal.
All the best x
2 Likes
Welcome to the forum Sandra @macnicos
I’m so sorry to hear what you’re going through - but you have come to the right place. The forum is a really friendly and welcoming platform, and we are all here for you every step of the way.
If you ever have any questions, need support or even just someone to talk to, you can reach our nurses on our free helpline 0808 800 6000. Or, you can even ask our nurses a question in the Latest Ask our Nurses your questions topics - Breast Cancer Now forum section.
Sending all the love,
Alice
Thank you , everything i have been reading on hear is very reassuring…
I was at constant yesterday i have a Ductal grade 2 very small so having lumpectomy in 2 weeks then radiotherapy and hopefully that is all i will need … then medication …
I feel much better today knowing what i have in front of me and feeling very thankful it was caught at very early stage . Thank you for your msg of support …I feel i have a whole new family with this app … take care x
3 Likes