Awaiting my 2 week follow up

Hi Abi C

It is alright to be scared. I was mortified when awaiting the date of appointment with the breast clinic. I truthfully thought I had a fibroadenoma as did my surgeon who ran a quick breast scan. It came as a shock therefore when the mammogram and biopsy both indicated breast cancer.

I would say don't stress over what may be and may be not. You need to know for sure. Attend that appointment, go through all the tests and then you'll have proof on what you are dealing with. I've come to realize that fear of the unknown is actually more crippling that the outcome itself. 

I wish you well x

Hi ABI C 

I found the waiting so hard once I had my biopsy put they did tell me they believed it to be cancer and they were right .Just had my surgery and feeling better now . Like Solace said it's ok to be scared this is the hard bit keep strong and as healthy as you can . Thinking of you 

Jayne 

Hi , sorry you’re in the horrible limbo stage of waiting for your breast clinic appointment. Just to share my experiences, I had a fibroadenoma 16 years ago, it felt like a marble from what I remember. It was a long process back then with each test done on a separate day and waiting in between for each result. Mammogram, ultrasound, needle biopsy and core biopsy were all inconclusive other than that the cells were ‘atypical’. So it was removed and thankfully was ‘just’ a fibroadenoma so no further treatment. Then cysts - left to sort themselves out. Finally I found an area of ‘thickening’ 3 years ago which turned out to be cancer. 

So I’d try not to speculate at this stage - easier said than done, I know! Most lumps turn out not to be cancer but do also bear in mind that breast cancer is very treatable these days. 

Hope you can try to focus on other stuff while you wait for your appointment. Will be thinking of you on the 20th. Sending love and a big virtual hug your way, HFxx

I to am awaiting my 2 week appointment.  Feel sick with worry.  Found a lump in my right breast when I turned over in bed.  The lump feels so big.  I check my breast regularly and can't believe I hadn't felt the lump before it got so large.  I am constantly on google which is not a good thing as it is making me worse.  Good luck in your appointment

Hi Mel28 

I'm sorry to hear you going through this it's such a hard time . Remember this may not be cancer may be fluid. You are going to feel very worried at this stage and the two week wait is horrible .I would suggest you stay off Google and go on NHS site instead.  Best wishes think of you . 

Jayne