In my mid forties, I found a lump on right outer breast completely by chance on Thursday 19th Jan, saw my GP on Friday 20th and attended a one-stop breast clinic on Tuesday 24th. Various mammograms, ultrasounds and biopsies. Images show high chance lump found is cancerous, lump is just over 2cm but may have other specs on the mammogram so could be more than 2cm. Seeing consultant again next Tuesday once biopsy results are back. I had a breast reduction 9 years ago where they found pre-cancerous cells in the removed tissue of the right side so then went for annual mammograms for 5vyears which were all clear. Seems I dodged the cancer 9 years ago by chance but it's back. I'm petrified and currently want double mastectomy to avoid future problems but am waiting to see what results are and consultants recommendations.
It’s terrifying isn’t it. I’m also on my forties (just) 2cm mass identified on first routine mammogram. I get my results tomorrow but have not stopped physically shaking since the clinic last Tuesday. It’s all I can think about! I’m currently sitting in front of my laptop pretending to work…sending you a big hug.
Thanks, yes and they went on to ask me where I would want my surgery, so I am prepared for not good news, but now just can’t prepare myself for how bad the news will be or what the coming months will bring. The derailment of normal life and the complete unknown is part of the shock I guess.
Similar situation, own company so need to keep it together although crumbling inside. Radiologist said highly unlikely biopsy results say non-cancerous as I asked her directly on what she thought. Really, waiting for biopsy to see extent of growth and type so can then come up with a treatment plan.
I’m in South London so so far have been to the clinic at the teaching hospital, but will move to a hospital closer to me. So far the people have been lovely.
Oh my imagination is all over the place, and of course all I have done for a week is Googled. I know I shouldn’t but it’s like a weird addiction!
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