Initial diagnosis TN breast cancer Sept 2021. Then 2024 diagnosed with incurable metastatic TN breast cancer & underwent palliative chemotherapy. I have surveillance scans every 3 months. Fast forwa
d to now, found a new lump in groin lymph nodes. Oncologist referred me for ultrasound to check lump. Ultrasound showed enlarged suspicious lymph node so had 3 biopsy’s taken. I had a telephone appontment booked in with my Oncologist for 6th Feb for a “check in” appointment. He rung me yesterday to say he’s seen my ultrasound report & wanted to book me on for a face to face appointment insteadof telephone appointment. Also said my biopsy results will be back before my appointment. Has something bad been reported on my ultrasound that warrants a face to face instead of a telephone appointent? I just keep thinking that the cancer has spread & he wants to give me the news face to face instead of over the phone. My thoughts are in over drive just now & I’m really struggling with it all
Hello MazT
Welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although I am so sorry to find you joining us. I am Brian one of the Community Champions here on the Community.
This is the general cancer chat group and although you are more than welcome to post here, you will get a more targeted response if you join and post in our dedicated breast cancer group - here's the link you need:
Once you click on the link I have provided and the page opens up, just click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. Once you have joined the breast cancer group you can then copy and paste or repost your post above in the "New Here - Say Hello" section.
I hope this helps - if you need any further assistance in navigating the online community please do get back to me.
Best wishes - Brian.
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