Hi everyone. I am new to the group that no one wants to be part of. I am 50 years old, had my first routine mammogram on 20th May. Received a letter for follow up tests, which I had on 4th June. Mammogram, examination, ultrasound and 2 separate biopsies on left breast. Was told there were 2 areas of concern. Had marker clips and another mammogram. BCN told us to prepare for probability of cancer and when I spoke to her again she said the areas of concern were 40mm and 20mm. My results appointment is on Tuesday, and the nurse said I would meet with the consultant to put a plan in place, my anxiety is off the scale. Every ache and pain now has me spiralling that I have cancer everywhere. I can’t turn my brain off and I have no rationale thought at all. I know everyone’s journey is different but just really would like to have some support from people who are going through similar thing. I am really struggling with the fact there are a group of people that know my results and I have to wait to know what they are and what the plan is. The nurse said on Tuesday I would meet the consultant and then I would be given a few days to make decisions. I have no idea what this means!!
Aw hello
I got called from a routine mammogram and was told the same as you and that I was probably looking at cancer the waiting and anxiety is hard and your mind overthinks things the areas are quite small so that is good to keep in mind and treatments and surgery is very good at the moment .
I have er positive or positive and hr neg lobular cancer with large lymph node involvement
I’ve had a ct scan an mri scan and the waiting for those results seemed endless I was due to go to theatre a week last wed but I found a lump in my neck so told cons and my surgery was stopped sent and got sent for a pet scan and then waited for those results I’ve been seen by oncologist and now have to be referred to head and neck specialist for biopsies it’s all very hard I’ve had bad anxiety I find I have to keep busy and do normal things I am struggling at the moment though but on the whole it’s good to keep busy I worked until my biopsy results came back but then went off sick take care there is lots of support and advice on here as well
Xxxx
Thank you for replying. I am sorry to hear what you are going through. It is all so traumatic. Hope results all come back for you soon and your treatment is able to start soon.
I was due to go this morning for biopsy results. First routine mammogram and an area of calcification found, dr doing us thought nothing causing her concern but she said only a biopsy would be 100%.
They rang this morning and have rescheduled for Wednesday saying more tests on biopsies needed.
I’m terrified.
Holding you tight while you wait. The waiting is the worst. I am in the same situation as you. Biopsies were benign luckily, but have to go for MRI this week and then see breast surgeon as she is not happy with what she is seeing on images.
I fully understand irrational thought. I have had days of not being able to eat and sleep
Hi @tp5
The wait really is the worst. I remember years ago when I found a lump. I had a Mammogram, examination, ultrasound and 2 separate biopsies on one of my breasts. Can’t remember which one. I was told to bring someone with me for my next appointment.
My anxiety had been building and building. Sitting in the waiting room for that appointment I could hardly see as my BP was so high. That turned out OK - just a small fibroadenoma.
When I went with my BC lump in December 2020, I was told on the day it was BC so the stress was nowhere near as bad. Just a few hours hanging around in the waiting room - as everyone left after their appointments. My initial appointment was 9am and at 2pm I was still waiting - I knew! Then I was pretty sure it was BC as I’d found a lymph node lump not a boob one.
I practically guarantee that once you know - either way - that will be the worst bit over. Even if it is BC you’ll have a plan to focus on, which actually helps as you can knuckle down to it and doing what you need to do to get through it.
Hope you have good news!
I am in the same boat as you in terms of waiting. I have another 2 weeks to go, it is terrible. I found a lump, had all the tests and they took several biopsies including ones from lymph nodes.
They have said it will be surgery and they will have an MDT meeting and tell me the results with a plan and rationale.
Too be honest it’s like they know and I know due to some language they use but no one has actually said it.
I’m still working, but not sleeping etc. fingers crossed for you.
Dear matilda1,
My heart goes out to you, the waiting game is extremely hard, one day at a time at the moment.
Try to keep busy, all very easy when your feeling so anxious, after the MDT meeting you have your plan in place which you will find a great relief.
Have a restful weekend, try to catch up with some sleep, eat some good health food, most of all be kind to yourself.
Wishing you well, with happiness going forward.
With the biggest hugs Tili 
Thank you very much