11cm lump

Hi Nanny1950, I am so sorry to hear this. This type of cancer was one of the ones that I stupidly researched online as i was dumbfounded a lump the size as the one my mum has wouldn't show up, benign or otherwise but then I read about this. I'm also aware that it may not be cancer and could be benign and another lady has quite rightly told me that I shouldn't read up online at least until we know whats what. Otherwise I'm just gonna be worrying about more things when I in effect don't know anything yet. I truly wish you all the best and hope that the MRI result is good news. I have already said this but I will post again on here once we know what's happening. My mum had the biopsy 5 days ago last Wednesday, she contacted her GP today to see if anything had been returned back yet but nothing. The breast specialist did day she would call her, just the waiting is unbearable as I'm sure you can imagine. Good luck with the future and please stay in touch :)

Even if it turns out to be breast cancer it is very treatable nowadays. I had 14mm and 4 mm lumps removed and it takes time but a year on

I have now cleared my head. Don't worry too much and use the support available because it makes you feel better and your mum will also benefit.. Good luck to your mum as once she has diagnosis it will help you both. She is lucky to have your support. x

Thank you so much for your message. I am trying hard to keep it together as legs be truthful, without the results we know zilch. However, my anxiety was raised again today. My mum called the breast clinic to see of any results have come back yet. The receptionist said that theres a letter due to be typed up and that they will be discussing my mums case in the Multidisciplibary Team Meeting. I may be wrong but why would my mums case need to be involved in the MDT meeting if the biopsies were clear? They didn't tell her either way when she called today they just said she should here by Thursday..assuming this is after their meeting. Or is it procedure to include all patients whether they have cancer or not x

In an MDT they discuss all patients and look at biopsy results/ scans.  So sorry you have more waiting.  For example my brother who is being investigated for prostate cancer had a raised PSA level for his age, an examination and then a MRI which he had to wait for them to discuss all investigations in MDT before calling him with any result.  Im a nurse and work with children with cancer and similar thing happens - an MDT is where all the professionals involved will look at all the investigations, scans, tests, info they have collectively to make a plan.  That can include anything thats benign and a monitoring plan for re scanning in future etc.  I hope your Mum gets some results and some reassurance from the team on Thurs. Nat 

Hi Nat  thank you very much for your reply. The funny thing is I think I already know deep down it's good practice to discuss all cases regardless of benignity or malignancy (not sure if they are words but...?) It is just a crazy amount of uncertainty and what ifs at the moment. Their first few days my mum found the lump she was a bit all over the place but I think she's got her head around it.. she said "if it is anything bad I'm not gonna wallow I'm going to fight it" and I was trying to reassure her. The past few days its  role reversal, she's trying to reassure me bless her... (mums never have a day off do they  )

I have taken your advice to not read anything online as my anxiety has dropped loads the past few days as I haven't looked so thank you for that. 

I will keep the thread updated as soon as we know anything.

Thank you,

Jamie. X

I think that is the best attitude to have to be fair for her own sanity.  There are some really positive stories on here which I took great comfort from when there has been a cancer diagnosis.  Its hard to not let your mind wander.  One good friend I have who has been through similar told me to focus on the ‘whats known’ rather than the ‘ what ifs ‘ when waiting for results. She also said its natural for your mind to explore in your mind the ‘what ifs’ as thoughts but let your mind only have a small window of time thinking like that, then park it until you have more details to confirm the ‘what’s known’ Some how it helped me. Hope its a help to you.  Nat 

Oh wow. Yeah that is a huge help. Thank you very much for this... I'm going to text my mum this now... she'll appreciate that :)