Hi, just need to vent really. I went to the go a couple of weeks ago as I found a lump in my right breast. She thought it was a cyst but referred me to the breast clinic at the hospital. I had my appointment on Thursday, the consultant thought it was a cyst so sent me to have it ultrasound so they could drain it. When they did the ultra sound it turned out not to be a cyst and they found something under my armpit. I ended up having biopsy samples taken from the lump and my armpit. The consultant said the lump looked odd (her words) so I have to go to have an MRI on Thursday then see her later in the day. I’m ridiculously scared right now, what could it be if even the consultant thinks it’s strange? Has anyone got any advice about having an MRI? Anyway, thanks for reading. Anna
Oh Anna, you must be really anxious. Try to be reassured that your consultant is being so thorough. A MRI scan is not as scary as it sounds. The machines look a bit intimidating though. I had one a few weeks ago and felt really worried about it. I had to lay on my front with my boobs in receptacles so that they could be in the right position for imaging. I had a dye injected to help identify the area of concern. This was no worse than a normal small injection. I wasn’t uncomfortable and it didnt take long. As the machine takes the images it is a bit noisy, but I was given headphones with music playing to help block it out. I went with a friend, as I had worked myself up into a bit of a lather beforehand, and she was great - chatted while we waited for my turn and then kept me on an even keel on the journey home. Hope it all goes well for you.
Thank you DJD. That doesn’t sound so bad, my husband is going with me to keep me company. It just looks really claustrophobic ? Hope your results were ok xx
Hi Anna
I had an MRI last year, as diagnosed with lobular BC, and they needed to do a thorough check. I do get claustrophobic with these machines, but this one isn’t too bad because you go in feet first. You have a line put in first so that when you’re in, they pump some dye around you, to get a good image. This doesn’t hurt at all. Just get a weird sensation running up your arm.
The best thing is that you are getting it checked really quickly. If and I mean IF it turns out to be something abnormal, it can be treated and you WILL get through it.
Best wishes xx
Thank you Sue xx