Waiting for biopsies results

TBH none of us can answer your question.  I've seen ladies on here told to expect the worse, then to be given good results.  I was told by doctor at my recall appointment after first routine screening in 2015 she was 99% certain all was good with me.  I felt the radiographers doing the biopsies behaviour suggested different but perhaps they were like that with everyone.  I was given appointment for results a week later and told they would be in person good or bad.  I had two areas biopsied, one was good, one wasn't - click on my name to see my outcome.  We all try to second guess what they mean by how they say things, their body language etc. but honestly we won't know the truth till results. 

I saw the BC nurse while waiting for biopsy as I was 5th and last person in the clinic so I was waiting on my own as they still doing biopsy on 4th lady.  The other ladies didn't have this but I know the 1st and 4th lady were told they had cancer before biopsy but we were sitting together so perhaps they felt they didn't need someone to talk to (this was 2015 so pre covid).

I was recalled from a routine mammogram in January, and it did turn out to be breast cancer. I was told they score the things they see on the mammogram for suspiciousness, which they do from experience. Similarly the doctor doing my ultrasound left me in no doubt it was likely to be cancer. It did mean I was prepared for the news when I went back for my biopsy results, which meant I was able to take it all in. I am sorry you find yourself in this position. It does get easier once you have a treatment plan. 

Thank you - unfortunately it does look that way doesn't it? I was having a wobble last night but I think I'm starting to accept that I've probably got a fight on my hands! I hope you are ok - I know from my mum a lot is to do with positive attitude. Once I know the plan I'll just get on with it. X

Thank you for taking the time to reply - I was having a wobble last night! I'm just going to keep myself busy until results day. Glad you are now Neddy! X

We all have the wobbles and every year the pre scanxiety.!  I lost my mother in 1988 weeks after bowel cancer diagnosis, then in 2012 my sister a month after brain cancer diagnosis.  I thought everything comes in threes and it's my turn.  But I focussed on two friends and cousin who had been successfully treated for BC plus my gran who had it twice age 70 & 74 before passing age 90.  

We are always here for your wobbles xx

I first went to breast clinic in 2018 with a palpable lump I’d found myself, it was just there protruding from the side of my boob. It appeared about 6 weeks after my routine mammogram, which was clear. At the breast clinic they gave me another mammogram and said that it was the same as the previous one! The lump didn’t show up even though it was obvious for all to see. Anyway they aspirated it twice 5 weeks apart and told me it was NOT malignant. Anyway, it just sat there until I decided to go back in 2021 at which time I was diagnosed with BC, they told me on my first visit after the biopsy and before the results were in that it was BC. Like you, I hoped they’d got it wrong, but as it turned out the grading was 2 and it was hormone positive. Long story short, when the results did come it turned out it was easily treatable and I was borderline for needing chemo, but I decided to have it, it’s not quite the nightmare we imagine . There are so many variations of BC and it’s the most researched cancer I believe. You’ll be in good hands and you’ll get through it as so many of us have. Take heart and try to think positive, as difficult as it is sometimes. Lots of love and luck to you xxxx

Thanks for replying - did they also grade yours on the ultrasound? It's more raw because mums so poorly right now. Unfortunately mums came back in her spine after 8 years of all clear but she's the most positive role model I could possibly have! 

No they didn’t grade me until I got the biopsy results, well not that I can remember, I sort of glazed over a bit as soon as he said he was pretty certain it was BC. It was all a bit of a blur. Thing is there nothing you can do until you have definite results, which I feel is the worst time, the waiting and frightening yourself silly with all sorts of imaginary scenarios. Sorry to hear about your mum, it must be a very difficult time for you, but fingers crossed, the mist will lift and things will seem clearer when you have a treatment plan in place. Lots of love and best of luck to you and your mum xxxx