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Hi Sylvia Wishing you well for tomorrow xx ... View more

Hi CLK Just wanted to let you know I'll be thinking about you tomorrow , fingers crossed for good results x ... View more

Hi Rima I was in your position a few weeks ago and found the site when I went to the breast clinic to check on a lump I found during my routine self checks . To cut a long story short my lump turned out to be benign but waiting for the results was really hard . The ladies on here were invaluable to me during that time and I can't thank then enough - everything they say is true - keep busy , cry if you need to it's completely normal and ok to go through so many different emotions - be kind to yourself . I was one if the people Mel had a good feeling about - she knows what she's talking about ! If I can help help in any way while your in the waiting room please let me know . Take care xx ... View more

Hi Sylvia and Mel I just want to tell you that you guys are in my thoughts most days - not because you have BC or how you're surviving it but because you're such lovely , honest people , willing to share your feelings and fears - wish more people were like that 🙂 I've stayed in the waiting room to try and offer support to others in the hope I can do what you did for me it really was invaluable ! Big hugs xx ... View more

Hi woozy Totally agree you can be sure you're not alone - I got through the wait for my results without cracking up because i had such amazing support from the guys in this waiting room My ultrasound result was graded a 3 too and i cant explain the relief when a week later the results of the core biopsy found no evidence of disease . I have my fingers crossed your result will be the same. The waiting game is tough but please take the great advice I was given on here about focussing on now , not the past or the future - be kind to yourself , keep your mind busy and occupied - I made bunting for my daughters bedroom that I'd been promising to do for ever ! Take care xx ... View more

Hi ladies , just checking in and thought I'd updat you on my first week back at work ! My team were walking on eggshells for the first hour - apparently one of em had said he was really worried about me before I left because I seemed completely out of it and couldn't string a sentence together ! Amazing how anxiety :stress affects you - must admit I felt like my world had stopped and I was just looking in . Anyhow it's brought into sharp focus how precious life and people are so something good has definitely come from the waiting room - including meeting you guys !! Lots of hugs and good luck with the bra hunting xxx ... View more

Pleased nothing nasty found on your biopsy . CAn understand your worries and if it was me I would probably look for a second opinion if your health insurance covers it - just to put your mind at rest and give you some closure. Xxx ... View more

Hi Sarah Will be thinking if you tomorrow and have everything crossed for good news . It's horrible to leave with nagging doubts in tiur head so you are definitely doing the right thing by asking lots if questions - I'm exactly the same ! Take care xxx ... View more

Hadders - I've been thinking of you all day , so sorry it wasn't better news . You sound positive and strong and it's good that its only small . I know you will get lots of support on here and at least know you know what you are dealing with . Poems galore and Sarah thanks again - the support on this site us truly amazing and if there is a good thing to come out of this experience its meeting (albeit in a virtual way 🙂 ) lovely people like you guys , take care xxxx ... View more

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It's good news! No evidence disease, explained just normal changes in fibrous tissue - I can't begin to explain how I feel or grateful I am to get this news. Thank you so much Sarah and hadders for your support . Hadders I truly hope you get good news too , Sarah , will be thinking about you tomorrow and sending you positive thoughts so you get the right results too . Big hugs and thanks again xxxxx ... View more

It's good news !!!!! Nothing found on the biopsy , explained it as normal changes in fibrous tissue my breasts have always been lumpy and difficult to examine so advice to stay vigilant and keep up self examination. Mel, Sylvia , Laura words really can't express how grateful I am to you for supporting me through this . You are very special people and make me feel very humble. I will dip into the forum when I can to try and help other people in the waiting room - thank you so so much girls, take care stay strong and massive hugs xxxx ... View more

Thanks so much Sarah - hadders thinking of you too xxxxx ... View more

Hi all Mel sorry you're feeling down - Hope you know that you and everyone else on here gave been a tower of strength to me this week - you're really inspirational - hope that doesn't sound patronising 🙂 would have loved to meet you all in different circumstances - ideally moaning about housework over a glass of Red while discussing plans for remodelling out homes ! So 930 tomorrow is my hospital appointment for results of my biopsy - will let you know how I get on and I know you will all be thinking if me - lots of love and best wishes xxx ... View more

Morning ladies Thanks for your messages and I promise my house is now a google free zone ! Laura - our minds are truly a powerful thing aren't they , I'm in awe of people like my husband who are so rational in their thinking - I can do this in my professional life but emotionally not so smart lol . Mel hope you have a good day maybe not quite so busy as yesterday- I broke my glasses last week - had to be the designer ones didn't it - must get myself down to specs avers Sylvia - sorry to hear yiu had a "blip" hope you are feeling beter now and have a lovely day celebrating mums birthday , mine was 80 last year - she's having a pacemaker fitted tomorrow , I haven't told her about whats happening with me because I don't want to add to her worries - she still thinks I'm about 12 even though I'm 48 but I love her for it sure I'm exactly the same with my kids ! Anyway off to keep busy - more shopping - maybe even fit in some ironing today , have a good day take care xxx ... View more

Hi Mel I've had the pains for a few months, put them down to exercise so I stopped going to the gym to see if it made a difference - it didn't - of noticed the lump in my breast last week. Check regularly but could have missed if - don't know . Blood tests were because I kept getting bruises - didn't find anything untoward there - just clumsy lol No more googling - cup of tea , early night with my book and trying hard to relax !! Thanks again Mel xxx ... View more

Found myself googling bone cancer tonight , such a bad idea . Had pains in my arms and back for a while praying nothing sinister going on there - I had blood tests for something else recently - would anything wrong with my bones show up there ? Mind going into overdrive - need to get a grip and give myself a good talking to !! ... View more

Hi all Today was a better day - kept busy , my kitchen has never looked so tidy . So glad I decided to take the week off work , It's taken the pressure off a little. As Thursday gets closer i can feel my nerves building, but keep remembering all your advice . Being in touch with you guys is a fantastic help and makes me feel like I'm not going through this alone . Love and best wishes xxxx ... View more

Morning ladies Better start to today-focussing on the present not the past or the future us a good tip from others on the forum ! It was a good decision to use my leave and take this week off work - if I feel the need to cry or rant I can and not bottle up my feelings - also means I get to keep myself busy with stuff I enjoy but never make time to do! Have a lovely day xxx ... View more