Hi, I just wanted to reach out to anyone going through something similar.
I had a scan this week and was told I have two round, smooth-edged lumps. The doctor said they looked like fibroadenomas and not suspicious, but they took a biopsy there and then just to be safe. It really threw me, and now I’m just waiting on results while trying not to panic.
I was wondering if anyone else has been through the same – where the scan looked benign but they still did a biopsy? I’d love to hear how you coped while waiting. Feeling quite emotional and drained.
I am going to the exact same thing.And they have been watching this spot for 4 years.Insisting it is benign but it bothers me and it scares me. My white blood count in my red plant blood count.I rent the toilet anyway.Probably not good to be opened up under any circumstances.But I do not like having this mess in my breast no matter what they call i
I am 30, and checked my breasts for the first time a couple of weeks ago and found a hard lump in my right breast.
GP referred me to breast clinic, i had to take the 2 weeks off work my anxiety was attrocious i felt sick and distracted everyday until my appointment on the 14th day! Torturous.
I finally had my breast clinic appointment and could not have asked for a more thorough team thankfully. The consultant examined and circled 3 areas of concern and sent me off for an ultrasound.
2 on the left breast were normal glandular tissue. The 1 on the right which i had originally found, the lady said it looked like a fibroadenoma but because i was 30 she would biopsy it.
When i went back to see the consultant after my biopsies he showed me my scan. It was a well rounded oval around the top, then at the bottom right of the mass the edges were blurred and mishapen. It almost looked like a little iceberg sticking out the side of the mass. He said the smooth part all looks like fibroadenoma. The bottom right part doesnt so the biopsies will be able to tell us more.
2-3 week wait for results so now the whole waiting game begins again! However, i dont feel half as anxious as i did waiting for my appointment. I think im just relieved that they were thorough with me and that they took 3 biopsies from the lump so i know if there is anything they are going to find it, and if it isnt anything i think i will be satisfied that they have checked properly.
How are you feeling? Did they show you your scan pictures also? Xxxx
Hi, its a scary time going through the tests and waiting for results. Focus on nice things.
I had breast cancer 2 years ago and had lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Since then, an area of thickening has developed which is gradually getting bigger. I had my annual follow up a few weeks ago and my nurse reckons it is a fibroadenoma. I now have a ultrasound booked for 11th August. As I am 55 and with previous breast cancer, I reckon they will biopsy. I am already feeling the same as you.
I will be interested to know how you get on with your results x
Hi lovely,
Thank you so much for sharing, it honestly means a lot to hear from someone going through the exact same thing.
I’m 32 and in the same boat… I found a lump, was told at the breast clinic they think it’s two fibroadenomas as they were round and smooth on the scan, but they still did a biopsy just to be sure. I was totally caught off guard and didn’t expect the biopsy there and then — I thought it might just be a hormonal cyst. It really knocked me for six emotionally, and now I’m trying to manage the wait (they said they’d discuss my results at the MDT meeting next Tuesday and then call me in).
They didn’t show me the scan, but they were reassuring and said they didn’t think it looked like anything sinister — but like you said, it’s that whole waiting game now. I’ve felt quite tearful and drained since, even though I’m telling myself it’s probably nothing.
I’m really glad they were so thorough with you — it makes such a difference when you feel like you’re being properly looked after. Fingers crossed we both get good news soon
How are you doing today? Have you been able to keep busy or rest a bit while waiting?
Hi there,
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, especially when you’re dealing with uncertainty yourself — that really means a lot. I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been through breast cancer already, and now facing more tests must bring all kinds of feelings back. I really hope your ultrasound on the 11th brings clarity and peace of mind.
You’re right, the waiting is so tough — it’s like your mind runs away with every scenario, even when you try to stay calm. I’m trying to take your advice and focus on little nice things each day, even just getting outside or putting something gentle on the TV.
I’m also back at work today after yesterday’s appointment, and I’ve felt quite uneasy. Everything feels like it’s carrying on as normal, but I still feel a bit shaken inside. Just trying to take it slow and get through the day without putting pressure on myself.
I should hear back after the MDT meeting next Tuesday. They were reassuring at the clinic and said it looked like fibroadenomas, but still did a biopsy to be safe.
Please do keep me updated with how you get on — I’ll be thinking of you and hoping for good news. Sending love and strength your way
Im very up and down, today ive put a 2 weeks sicknote in at work. I work in social care and cant afford to not be focussed at work incase i make mistakes so i think its best i take this time to try and relax whilst i await results.
How are you feeling? How is your biopsy wound is it bothering you or have you not felt much pain. Hope you are feeling and sleeping well xxxx
Thanks,
I’m feeling the same very up and down. I’m at work today but feeling quite alone with my thoughts. It’s a new job and things are super busy, so I’m just trying to plough on through. I’ve got training tomorrow for half a day, so I feel like I can’t really take any time out, even though I think I could do with it. I work in sales order processing, so I’m just at my desk, but I’m on my lunch break now and feeling quite emotional.
I think my biopsy is healing okay - I’ve kept it dry for 24 hours like they said. I’m getting the odd stinging pain, and I found it a bit hard to sleep last night.
Everything just feels really scary and unknown at the moment, and I’m not sure how I should be feeling. Part of me wonders if being this emotional is silly, but I know deep down it’s a normal reaction.
How are you feeling today? Are you managing to rest a bit now you’re off work? Sending love xxxxx
Dont feel silly your emotions are completely valid, your life is hanging in the balance until you get your results back. I feel exactly the same way, asif the world has stopped and im just waiting for the word go to get it turning again!
Always a message away if you need someone to chat too when you get these waves of emotion as i know it can be difficult to speak to people not going through it. If one more person says to me “it will probably be a cyst” i think ill end up in prison, so now i speak to people on here not people around me hahahaha!
Im okay thank you ive got a cross stitch trying to keep busy and relax , like a little old woman haha. And been on a dog walk round the park this morning for some fresh air.
I feel better knowing i have no work to think about. Xxxx
I have a fibroadenoma that they are watching on my right breast. I wish the hell they would just remove it. Because I don’t have faith in radiologists.Ash, my breast was missed 5 years resulting in stage three with it lymph involvement.
Hi, your situation sounds fairly similar to mine…they asked my age then said they would biopsy. How did you get on? I’m okay one minute then worried sick the next…not sure how to feel really x
, like a little old woman haha. And been on a dog walk round the park this morning for some fresh air.