Hi
New to this.. I am a 41 year old who has had pulmonary embolism in 2012, I am now on warfarin for life. In 2018 I found a lump and was bleeding from my nipple on my left breast. Terrified I went to see doctor, referred to breast clinic. It was a hematoma. So 9 months ago I found a tiny lump right under my left boob but I was in the process of buying a new home and just thought it was another hematoma. So 2 weeks ago after finding another lump in the same boob I finally went to the doctors. I had a referral to breast clinic again and had mammogram (my first one) ultrasound and 2 biopsies. It was obvious I had a hematoma and it collapsed as they did the biopsy, they did another and I saw the doctor and he said it was just cysts and hematoma and I would receive a letter to confirm biopsy results. I was relieved and went home. Yesterday I had a phone call from breast clinic saying they hadn't booked me a follow up appointment and could I come in today at 10.40 and I should bring someone.. obviously I was worried. I took my friend and yep I was diagnosed with encapsulated papillary carcinoma in my left breast. I have to have a MRI scan to see the extent of it as apparently I was sent away thinking all was OK. I was upset but now I'm numb,feel weird and I don't know just odd.
Sorry to waffle on, sometimes its nice to write/text what your feeling
Emma xx
Hi Emma Emjem and welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis can be very challenging but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer treatment journey will help you navigate this difficult time.
The New to Community is like the Community Reception area and as there are many cancer types and experiences so likewise the Community has many support groups so can I recommend you start of by joining our supportive Breast cancer and Breast cancer for the under-50s groups as these will be a good places to connect with folks who may be on the same cancer treatment pathway.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service provides lots of cancer information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have Cancer Nurse Team in our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers check our Online Information and Support Section.
All the very best ((hugs))
