Hi I am waiting for my resluts and everything feels a bit unreal at the moment. Everyone around me is being so lovely and supportive. I have a large lump in my left breast it has been there for around a year. I went to the doc 8-9 months ago and he and another doc (supposed breast specialist) checked me and said it was fine, a fibrous lump. It has got slightly bigger since then and is a bit achey. My mum died of breast cancer and my aunt has it too. I’m so mad they never sent me for tests, and that I took what they said as gospel. The next doc I went to see sent me straight away the next week (Monday 25th). I had a mamogram, ultrasound and loads of biopsy’s (breast and lymph nodes). Doc said he’s 70% thinking it’s cancer. It seems like a lifetime since I had the tests already. And don’t know what to think. Trying to stay positive. xx
Hi Murdo2323,
I too had a lump for some months before seeing my GP and he said it probably nothing but sent me to clinic and i had biopsys and mamogrammes.I was diognosed in March of last year and have finished treatment apart from Herceptin so I know what a worrying time this is for you waiting for the results.I felt stuck in limbo and in a way it was a releif to get the results even though it wasnt what i wanted as the ‘not knowing’ was worse for me than knowing.
Im wishing you all the best for your results and fingers crossed.
take care Sally xxx
Ps . let me know how you got on if you want
Hi Sally, Thanks for that. I know i will be relieved to know either way, then I can do something rather than just wait around.
I hope all is well for you now. It seems to be such a journey for everyone made a bit easier by sharing with other people.
Lots of love Jayne xxxx
Thank you
The waiting for results is terrible but we are all here for you.
Sending a hug just for you((()))
were all her for you Jayne xxx
Thank you so much, it makes you realise what’s important in life.
Love Jaynexxx
hi I AM WAITING FOR RESULTS THIS WED IT IS THE MOST FRIGHTENING TIME EVER GOOD LUCK FOR MON X
Hi Janey23
Hi, the waiting is defo the worst part but will be thinking about you on Wednesday
sally xx
hi all, wasn’t really sure where to post this comment. I was diagnosed with a Fibroadenoma in Nov although the FNA was inconclusive as they didn’t obtain any cell samples. They decided to remove the lump due to this and it’s size - it wasn’t a sphere but more like a rollup piece of plastacine about 2.4 cm in length. I had the lump removed last week and waiting for the results a week today.
During all this (and before finding the lump in my right breast) I had a sore armpit, same side on the right. It’s constantly painful and I don’t remember any day when it isn’t although the amount of pain varies. When you into the armpit you can’t really feel anything (however I feel pain!) but if you kinda grab the area in the armpit you feel quite a mass (I don’t feel anything in the left side).
When I had an appointment (not with the consultant) following ultrasound results she felt the armpit but said it was nothing. I’m just not convinced and am not sure that this is something I can continue to live with! I’m seeing the consultant (hopefully rather than an assistant) for my results next week - should I stress the concern that I have with this with him and seek more reassuring and convincing results? I’m also hoping this does not in anyway mean my lump in breast is not a fibroadenoma.
I’m getting really worried now and it’s so true to waiting is definitely the worst. I was ok leading up to my op but now that I’ve had it I seem to be extremely worried again. Any advice would be really appreciated.
x
Hi everybody, I posted this elsewere so jsut copied here.
Just been diagnosed what a mad day!! Waited for my results for a week thinking everything from the best to worst outcome. It’s such a relief to know that it looks like nothings spread anywhere else. So much info in one day have (Ithink this is correct) grade 2 stage 2 with HEBs and is 6cm?? Not quite got the lingo yet. I thought the plan of chemo folowed by an op was a good one but it does not stop it spreading does it? So am a bit confused as to the order. Does anyone know? It is scary although I do feel positive and don’t doubt I will get through it. It’s good to come on here and read the forums, nice to know there are loads of supportive people out there who have been there and came back
Jayney23 and Shelly 12 I really feel for you the last 2 days were so difficult. Please let me know how you get on and thanks to all who replied to my original post.
Love Jayne xxx
Hi Jayne
Just wanted to say good luck with your treatment and here’s a hug from me ((())). I’m wishing the time away til Monday although my paranoia seems insignificant now.
x
Hello Shelley
Yes definitely mention the pain in your armpit whem you go back. My armpit has been intermittently painful since diagnosis and was all the way through treatment which finished nearly 3 years ago. Every time I go for a checkup they have a look at it to make sure it’s not a problem.
This is worrying you so do ask about it.
Good luck
Anthi x
Hi Anthi
Thanks for you words - I’ll will mention if only peace of mind at least.
Michelle
x
I will be thinking of both of you tomorrow and Monday
Lots of love
Jaynexxx
Hi Jayne
Sorry to hear of your diognosis but at least now you know what you are dealing with its great that you are staying possitive, it does help.
I had a mx before chemo but all onc are different in the way they treat people.
I dont want to bog you down with helpful hints with the chemo unless you feel you want to know… all I will say it is do-able and im still here.
I was concerned about spreading inbetween my diognosis date and my op date was nearly a month but after speaking to the BCN she assured me that the lightlyhood of it spreading in the space of a month was very slim.Chemo kills the cancer cells.
If there is any other questions you have the forum is the right place to find them out nomatter how silly you think they are They have been a godsend to me since my diog in march of last year.Im also quiet happy to help out if you want
sending you cyber hugs (())
Sallyxx
Hi Shelly … yes i agree defo mention your armpit Michelle is right it will give you peace of mind
Take care Sally x
Shelly,its best to get your armpit checked to be on the safe side. Long ago many years before BC,I had a painful armpit and a lumpiness but it was investigated and it was extra breast tissue that extended into my axilla.Totally normal for me.It used to get really sore if I changed Contraceptive pills etc so must have been reating to hormones.
Good luck with yours,
Dot
xx