I found a lump in my breast last Tuesday and have since had an US/mammogram which came back with possible cancer. Friday I have had a biopsy done and will get the results hopefully tomorrow. I am so scared and in need of positive experiences of other people who have been through this...
Not me, but my mum and Aunt both had BC. Both of them made a full recovers and are now living a normal life. treatment these days for BC is really good, with such a high recovery rate. In saying that, Mum had quite a few lumps over her time, and every other time they were fine.
You did the right thing going to get it checked.
Try and stay positive.
Meg
When DS was 6 months old I had a biopsy done because I found a lump.
They believe it was a blocked duct or something - I was automatically thinking the worst because my aunty had breast cancer - had both breasts removed - and has now made a full recovery.
Hopefully it is good news. Remember -having a biopsy doesn't automatically mean it is cancer.
Hi Esme, I've been there and hope to never go there again. I won't sugar coat it, it's damn hard, and it's a nightmare but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I was diagnosed at 32 with breast cancer, grade 3, 20mm. Luckily it hadn't spread. I had the lump removed, chemo and radiotherapy.
I won't go into too much detail here (please feel free to message me if you would like to talk) but it's now 5 years later, I'm alive and well, I have had 2 beautiful children and my life is great.
My breast cancer experience doesn't define me and I'm not a victim. I am however aware that breast cancer is something I will live with for the rest of my life, I am vigilant and very aware of my body. I choose a healthy life and try and ensure that I surround myself with positive experiences and people.
I'm not going to say stay strong because realistically now is a time of shock and fear and if you need to dissolve in tears and rage then do it, if you need to scream at the world then do it. Breast cancer isn't fair and it isn't pretty but for some it's reality.
I had all my treatment in Sydney (I lived there at the time) my surgeon was Dr Chris Bambach and my Oncologist was Dr David Bell. Both are top of their field and lovely. I don't know where in country NSW you are but they are just a suggestion.
I'm so sorry you've had this shock, but it sounds like there is still hope that it's not cancer so I know all of us here at BB will be praying for you.
Esme, my mum has had breast cancer, and 5 1/2 years ago a suspicious calcification was found on a u/s that a GP sent me for because he just wasn't sure if I had a lump or not. It turned out to be a pre-cancerous lump, which was successfully removed. It was a very scary time so I know how you feel. I hope that you get really good results.
I can't remember much about the biospy now. I don't think I had a lot of pain from it. I do have a scar but now days I mostly forget that it's there. I have bf two babies since then so it hasn't done any harm.
You will be in my thoughts hun. I wish you all the very best.
Thanks everyone for your quick replies; your well wishes and prayers are very much appreciated.
Arimeh - it could be a blocked duct as I am still breastfeeding and the US they did while taking the biopsy looked less dark/different then the one they did on Wednesday....
Meg - Thanks for your kind, encouraging words.
Ash - Thanks for your prayers! How are you going?
Krisp - Thank you for your honest reply; it is good to hear from someone who has been there and got through it (and had two beautiful kids afterwards, as that is one of my immediate concerns...). Apparently their is a very good specialist (oncologist and oncoplastic surgeon in one) in Wagga which is only 1.5 hrs from where we live. It gives me hope that I might not be away from DP and DS for too long at a time (if I do need treatment).
Mantaray - I had my biopsy Friday and are waiting for the results. The biopsy wasn't too painful. It is good to know that you can have a lump removed and successfully breastfeed after.
Thanks again everyone; will keep you updated. Hopefully with good news tomorrow...
Last edited by Esme; December 22nd, 2008 at 12:03 PM.
I am so happy for you, iknow how much of a relief it is to hear that there is no cancer, i was diagnosed with a thyroid problem a few months ago and i had to have an ultrasound to see if it was cancer, i was a mess for days but it came back all clear as well. Sucha relief.
Oh Esme, I can't even begin to say how relieved and pleased I am that you are in the clear. That's the best news i've heard in ages. It really upset me to hear that another young Mum was possibly going to face breast cancer.
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Oh Esme, I can't even begin to say how relieved and pleased I am that you are in the clear. That's the best news i've heard in ages. It really upset me to hear that another young Mum was possibly going to face breast cancer.
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