My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer on 13th March.
following a small lump near nipple found in her breast, turns out the small lump is benign but they saw a larger lump behind (she had no idea) which after biopsies has been confirmed as oestrogen positive 1.4cm lump. Indicated a lumpectomy & radiotherapy needed.
however following mammogram and chest MRI scan noticed legion on lung, sent for CT scan, this then showed soft swelling in chest/lung and something suspicious in liver.
we now await a further MRI scan on the chest & liver.
We are still unclear on what we are dealing with but it’s taking too long.
the breast nurses have been very supportive in NHS but waiting for the scans is frustrating. We keep asking to pay private and speed things up but having contacted a couple of private hospitals feedback is it won’t be any quicker?
Is it common that other suspicious legions are picked up in these scans on the rest of the body? and then discounted, or not.
Consultant not giving much away other than the breast plan thus far.
Hi BJMScott
Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear about your sister. Consultants don't like to give away too much before all the results are in so that they can make sure that your sister is getting the best treatment possible treatment for her situation.
Wishing your sister the best of luck with her remaining results.
Best wishes
Daisy53
