Hi there
In February I had a mammogram and it was clear then two weeks later I noticed a lump in my left breast had a feeling about it so went to a private doctor that my Mother had seen when she had breast cancer. He assured me that it was 99.9% fine. I was then referred by my GP to the Marsden. They too reassured me it was nothing and just because of my insistence they would carry out a needle biopsy to appease me. On having this done the radiographer said she couldn't get any out and that it was unusual. I was then scheduled for lumpectomy still being assured that it was nothing. On coming round from surgery I was assured by my surgeon that it was nothing to worry about as he had obviously seen the lump. When I went back to get pathology results it was indeed cancer. I was shocked with everyone telling me it was not cancer. My lump was small 8 mm and I was again told it wouldn't have spread to my lymph glands but they had to make sure. Scheduled in for a partial mastectomy (I think that is what it's called as half my breast is gone) following week and sentinel node biopsy. That came back from pathology lympth glands 2 out of 3 positive and they had found another cancerous lump in the part they had taken off smaller 6mm but they have not cut enough away. CT and Bone scan clear. I am now awaiting MRI 28/8 for my treatment plan I know I need more surgery and full gland removal. In the meantime I have been asked to see Oncologist which I don't know why but they said to see about having a specialised test that I will have to pay for. Has anyone heard of this? Sorry this is so long but also all through this my consultant has said to me that I am an anomaly and I am very intuitive which just makes me even more nervous.
