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14-08-2020
05:09
To be fair, I was told by my GP that they try to see people within 2 weeks but for someone my age (28) it can be over, and I just got a phone call giving me my appointment, so you might get a call on Monday to book you in! its the waiting that’s the worst bit x
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14-08-2020
04:48
Where I live it was super fast, I had my GP appointment as normal. I then went to the breast clinic 2 days after my GP appointment where they did a ultrasound and a biopsy, they then booked me in for my results appointment there and then for the 26th. out of curiosity do you live where there’s a local lockdown? I don’t and wondered if that would make a difference. Im thinking of you, I know it’s all a worry 😖 could you get someone to drive you to your appointment? The biopsy didn’t hurt but I had a really bad head afterwards with all the stress, I’m glad I didn’t dive myself.
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14-08-2020
04:23
I think dads had pretty much everything test you can have 😂 Which does make me less worried about tests as he said non of them really hurt. You’ll have to let me know if you felt the tingling or if he’s just odd 😂 I know, I just want the results now! Iv just been given the green light to start back to work tomorrow, and I’m going through planning permission for a self build house, and I’m bridesmaid next yr and going to Disney Florida next year so all this is very inconvenient 😂 im just trying to make it all light hearted otherwise I think I’ll crack up! X
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14-08-2020
01:43
Oh bless you, at least with a MRI it’ll do your whole upper body then you don’t need to worry about the other one! (I’m starting to wish they’d scanned both of mine- just in case!) it’s such a scary time waiting for tests and results. My dad had a few contrast MRI scan, he said it was fine- no side effects etc, apparently it does make your bottom feel tingly when they inject the stuff in however 😂 🙈 So don’t worry about the procedure. Please keep me informed, I keep thinking of you.
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13-08-2020
11:16
I’m hoping yours is a simple cyst jo, as that’s what my first one felt like. They just did an ultrasound and sent me home and it slowly went away by its self.
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13-08-2020
10:50
I had to go private a couple of years ago about a skin complaint to get anything done, but I’m very pleased they’ve been amazing with this. Septembers crazy when it’s anything to do with breast lumps!
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13-08-2020
10:44
1 Hug
I’m super happy with the NHS at the moment, I was worried with covid it would be a super long wait! i called the doctor about my lump on Monday and I was at the breast clinic having a biopsy yesterday 😱 and results appointment on the 26th. I cannot believe how good and quick they’ve been. its horrible thinking how many of us are in the same position 😖 but it’s nice we have each other to talk to etc. i have my moments of sheer panic but I just tell myself it does no good. When my dad was diagnosed with lymphoma a couple of years ago Dr Google told me he was gonna die in 3 months, I googled constantly and worried constantly! He’s now in remission and 3 months away from being classed as cured. It’s taught me not to google and not to dwell on the negatives x
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13-08-2020
09:38
2 Hugs
I don’t mind you asking anything 😁 i remember it feeling achey, it didn’t hurt all the time, sometimes I’d get pains shooting through it, and to press on the lump was very tender. I’m feeling fine and very positive that it’s benign most of the time, then I’ll get the odd wave of thinking it’s cancer. But I actually feel calmer now waiting for the results then I did waiting for the breast clinic appointment, I think it’s cause I know the balls rolling now. i hate it though! I just want it to be nothing! how are you?
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13-08-2020
08:13
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As far as I’m aware any breast referral is classed as urgent. It’s standard procedure for you to be seen within 2 weeks. 2yrs ago I went to the breast clinic and got diagnosed with a simple cyst- no treatment needed. i went back to the breast clinic yesterday as I found author lump, this time it wasn’t a cyst so I had the full works. it maybe varies hospital to hospital but this happened yesterday; I went in to see a consultant who felt my breasts and made a mark with pen where the lump was, then I went to see a radiologist who did a ultrasound, she said it’s a solid mass so they needed to do a biopsy. The biopsy didn’t hurt at all! They numb it first which just was like a normal injection, then they took the biopsies which didn’t hurt at all, felt very weird with pressure but was painless. The noise the biopsy needle makes is a loud click which is abit scary but it is painless. then a bandage on for 2 days. Feels fine today! No problems. you can also get a titanium chip inserted into the breast so they can find the lump easier if they need to in the future, you get a mammogram to make sure it’s in correctly. I then went straight back to see the consultant who booked me in for my results appointment in 2 weeks time. Im 28 years old- it’s scary as hell! 😂 my first lump I had pain and that was the simple cyst. this one I have no pain and this is the one that needs checked out. im not gonna tell you not to painic as it’s impossible not to! However please don’t google loads of stuff! I promise that makes it worse x
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12-08-2020
04:24
1 Hug
The nurses and doctors were really really nice, they told me not to worry we just need to check to see what it is. I however didn’t ask too many questions, I’d personally just rather wait till the actual result was back rather then over thinking what the doctor said etc. I think I feel calmer because the balls rolling, it’ll either be nothing or something. If it’s nothing then great! I’ll know soon! If it’s something then I’m one step nearer treatment and getting better. the last couple of days Iv wondered is there something growing in me that’s trying to kill me? But now we’re finding out. my dad a few years ago was diagnosed with CLL (a type of leukaemia that is very slow and you don’t need treatment, a lot of people live 20yrs with it) but over 2 years ago this transformed into large diffused B cell lymphoma, Dr Google told me this is rare and the outlooks not good, most people don’t live more than 3-6months. But he responded super well to the chemo, and he’s now 3 months off being classed as cured. What I’m trying to say is, there’s always so much hope, try not to google everything, I was convinced my dad would be dead in a month because of google- Iv seen what cancer treatments can do, modern medicine is amazing, my dads attitude was amazing, doctors are amazing! The thing I learned from dad is to always get up, never feel defeated. Please let me know how you get on tomorrow! I’m hoping it’s a simple cyst for you! X
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12-08-2020
02:22
Iv just got back from the breast clinic, they took a biopsy this time, so waiting for results. however 2 yrs ago I went to the breast clinic and they didn’t need to do a biopsy as they could tell it was just a cyst from the ultrasound, I had multiple cysts. i know you must be worried, but it could be like me 2 yrs ago and then out no biopsy even needed! And if it isn’t then you’ve won once you can win again. sending love.
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12-08-2020
02:17
1 Hug
Hey Abbie, I just got back from the breast clinic. i went in to see a consultant, she felt my breasts and made a mark with pen for the radiologist. i then was sent to a different waiting room where I had to put on a hospital gown and then I went in for an ultrasound (the other ladies I was with both had mammograms, I think it was because they were older) The lady put gel on me and used the ultrasound stick to have a good investigate, didn’t hurt was just a lot of pressure, she informed me it isn’t a cyst but a hard mass so they have to do a biopsy. they injected my boob with numbing stuff, which just felt like a normal Injection, then she took the biopsies, she took 5 (I was expecting 1!) they didn’t hurt but it felt very strange, I started laughing at one point as it was just such a weird numb sensation 😂 the thing they take the biopsy with makes a loud clicking noise abit like an ear piercing gun, the sound was scary but it really didn’t hurt at all. They then insert a small titanium chip into the breast, so if I need to go back for any treatment the areas easy found, you have a mammogram to check it’s in right, again mammogram didn’t hurt, just felt like a lot of pressure. they apply a bandage which is left on for 2 days. After this I was sent back to see the consultant who has arrange an appointment for me to go back For the results on the 26th. It wasn’t a bad experience and strangely I feel calmer and happier now then I did yesterday. Hopefully yours will just be a cyst and not need anything done! But just incase I thought I’d write everything down for you. x
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11-08-2020
04:26
1 Hug
Hey, I went to the docs 2 years ago at the age of 26 with a lump, I was sent to the breast clinic within 2 weeks. I had a ultrasound there aand was told immediately it was a cyst, no treatment needed unless it changed or started hurting. 🎉 So there’s defiantly very simple positive outcomes. however I’m back on this forum now as Iv found a lump in my other breast now at the age of 28, I rang the docs yesterday and they told me to come in straight away, this morning I got a call from the breast clinic asking if I could go in tomorrow at 10.30. super quick! Which I’m glad about but also crapping myself about. ill send you a message tomorrow letting you know how I get on, I’m hoping it’s another cyst but it just feels different this time. sending love.
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11-08-2020
01:08
How did you get on?
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11-08-2020
10:53
1 Hug
I’m going to the breast clinic tomorrow, I’m 28 and crapping myself. i has a cyst 2 yrs ago and I just feel this is “different” this time, I really hope I’m wrong. hows everyone doing? It’s nice to talk to people in the same **bleep**ty boat.
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12-08-2018
01:49
Hey guys, I feel like to need somewhere to write down all my feelings, I feel like if I can put in on paper my brain might free up from it all. I’m 26 and found a lump, I have the breast clinic in 2 weeks, I cancelled my first appointment as I fly to ibiza this Friday so my appointments been delayed by 7 days, I can’t help thinking that I should of decided not go and go the the clinic instead but if I have got the C why not go any enjoy some sun and sea before the sh*t starts 😂 My dads also starting his first round of chemo for aggressive high grade lymphoma on 20th, whilst I’m in Ibiza!!!!! My auntie had chemo for a blood cancer and the lady she was having it with died as a result of the chemo drugs. How can I be in Ibiza when Dad has his first session? I’m an only child and it’s just me my Mam and Dad, Mams having to deal with Dad starting chemo and me going to the clinic, I haven’t told Dad about the clinic as I’m sure even the though of me have breast cancer wouldreally knock him back. But I can’t talk about it to Mam as I don’t want to worry her and I have to act strong in front of Dad and pretend that nothings wrong with me. We have all been so strong and positive with Dad, he’s even talking about going on a cruise next summer and getting off his morphine tablets etc. But as his first chemos getting nearer, my Ibiza holidays coming up and the worry of my breast lump I’m just not coping. I feel like I’m constantly on the edge of just having a massive meltdown, which is so unlike me, Iv always had no problem with mental health and always have the mindset of you could walk out the house and get hit by a bus so don’t panic or cry about what might happen as it hasn’t happened yet! But I’m struggling.
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11-08-2018
01:31
Thank you. I know, it’s hard not talking to my dad about it but I’m frightened the worry and stress will knock him back, and my mams staying to look after him so don’t have anyone to drive me so was worried that a biopsy could mean I couldn’t drive. My dad was on high dose of morphine when he had his biopsies and he needed a CT assisted one into his chest so he couldn’t drive, so wasn’t sure with breast ones!
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09-08-2018
10:41
What happens? Im 26 and found a lump in my left breast my dads currently having chemo and I haven’t told him I’m going to the breast clinic as he doesn’t need the stress if it if turns out to be nothing, I’m going with my partner but he doesn’t drive, is there anything they can do at the clinic that could stop you driving home? When do you get results etc? Thank you.
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