First visit after biopsies

Just wanted to pop on to say hi and to share my recent similar experience. I had the meeting with the results of my biopsy 2 weeks ago and there they told me that I needed a breast MRi before we can discuss a treatment plan. I have that MRi booked for this Friday and then a follow up consultant appointment on 5 Dec. Looks like I’ll know more only then. Im with QA hospital Portsmouth and I’ve been told that the MDT meet weekly to discuss individual cases, results and treatment etc. Waiting is awful and I wish you all the best along your treatment journey x

Hi Sparkle, I saw the Surgeon the day I got my results. It can be overwhelming and it's difficult to take it all in at once. It's all about getting on with planning and giving you information so that you can make informed decisions. It's good that it's a fast tracked treatment and it's all for our own good. Best wishes, Mouse. 

Hi, could I ask you how long you had to wait to see the doctor from biopsy to results ? I’ve got to wait until 6th Jan and my biopsy was done on 25th Nov 

Mine was a week later from recollection 

Have you tried calling the breast unit??

I’ve had a face to face appointment sent today but it’s not until 6th Jan, on one hand if it was bad news they’d surely see me sooner but then if it’s good news could they not tell me that over the phone instead of making me wait a month? I’m going out of my mind with worry x 

I will try and call them tomorrow, but I don’t know if they’ll be able to tell me anything otherwise surely they’d call me if there is nothing to be concerned about ?

Poor you the wait is the worst. I guess Christmas Slightky messes things up but be assured they won’t do anything that jeopardises you. Try to keep busy. It helped me to think of the waiting time as time to get strong, fit and organised. If that helps at all?!

To be honest it’s kind of ruined my Xmas as I’m going to be worried the whole time. I suffer with anxiety/panic attacks at the best of times so this has sent it through the roof!! I haven’t been able to work as my line of work is very much safety orientated ( I’m a flight attendant ) and I haven’t been sleeping well which is affecting my general well being. I am going to speak to my GP tomorrow to see if they can sign me off work ( atleast until my appointment) I just can’t focus right now, i barely leave my house but atleast it’s clean ( non stop cleaning to keep my mind busy) 

Hiya Larry20

The waiting is awful so sending big hugs to you and everyone in this position.  

Please call your breast centre to let them know how much this is affecting your mental health.   They may be able to put you on a cancellation list.

I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago.  As soon as my results were in, they called me and asked if I could go in the following day.  My appointment wasn't for another 5 days.  They also did this for a few people who were given the all clear.  

I was given a date there and then for a lumpectomy.   I'm going in on Wednesday.    They did say that due to Christmas and sickness at this time of year I could be waiting 5 weeks for pathology results.

I know all breast centres/clinics will be different but in my experience, they will do all they can, when they can to help.

I have also been off work since before my results.   My job is very stressful and requires my full concentration.  I felt a lot better after I was signed off.  I had more room in my head to process what was happening. 

I hope that all makes sense and has helped a little. 

Take care x