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Waiting, waiting, waiting

Hi all, I went in for WLE for widespread intermediate DCIS on 17th August. I was told they were confident they had it all but the margins were close to the edge. The doctor said he would see me in 2 weeks with my results. It has now been 3 and my appo...

Posted by Faz on Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:13 pm with 6 comments

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Hi Faz i know exactly how you feel. I also have invasive ductal carcinoma had my op 2 weeks ago still sore under my arm and have sensitive breast area. I had been watching for the postman all last week for date of appt in the end rang and checked wit...

maggienic, Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:55 am
advice

i just want advice.....my mam has been diognosed with breast cancer and i am so frightened, she had a brain tumor last year and has came out of hospital not long ago she was left dissabelled, it has been so hard but we pulled through it and have a holi...

Posted by Lesley1 on Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:25 pm with 48 comments

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Hi i havnt been on here in a while just read your message been really busy with the wedding im becoming a bridezilla! mams doing fine at the moment she is having a good week very happy and cheerfull but thats going to end soon so she will be down agai...

Lesley1, Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:27 pm
Mammogram results - a year post surgery.

Hi all Went for my mammogram on the 17th, been waiting for the results and just found the letter that must ghave arrived on Saturday. I'm worried sick now! I'm going to quote it word for word to see what you think of its content. The radiologists hace ...

Posted by stellam on Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:12 pm with 8 comments

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Hi ladies, i'm so sorry I have not replied before, but have moved house and do not have broadband at the moment. I just wanted to say thank you to all of you, you've no idea how much you have managed to reassure me and my husband. Lots of love to all o...

stellam, Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:04 pm
abnormal lumpy lymph nodes

I had BC 5 years ago, grade 1, full mastectomy. At my 5 year check up there is a large and very tough and highly inconvenient lump in my lymph nodes, same side. Scan indicated very suspicious, needle biopsy not enough cells, 3 core biopsys later, resul...

Posted by SarahD on Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:18 pm with 14 comments

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Hi thanks, I read the other thread, not sure what to think at the moment. Have had the op now- which went well, rather painful and am very swollen, different to the mastectomy. I am back home dealing with the trying to get better thing and having the o...

SarahD, Fri Sep 03, 2010 10:48 am
Good news

Hi, I posed on another forum when I was worried about cancer reoccuring in my other breast. Good news all the results have come back positive. It looks as though I have benign lipomas, which the surgeon said could be removed, but I can't see the point ...

Posted by gentleninja on Mon Aug 30, 2010 1:52 pm with 1 comments

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Congratulations! Once you've had this disease it does tend to make you feel paranoid - I know I do, do it must be a great relief. AlexG

AlexG, Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:44 pm
anxious about a mamagram check up

hi in november i will be having a mamagram my first after having a diagnose breast cancer last november having a right mastectomy and lymphs removed didnt realise how anxious i was until looked on calander feel silly but i will be scared to open resu...

Posted by missmessy on Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:41 am with 13 comments

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Cathie - I remember you from this time last year. I had a WLE and found I couldn't do any checking for a long time. After one of my checks at the hospital, I decided to start doing it again but because of all the scar tissue, I am not certain I would b...

Ann_04, Sat Aug 21, 2010 12:03 pm
biopsy results

hi this is my first post . i have been diagnosed with intermediate dcis and today saw the doc pre surgery.she said that the biopsy showed microcalsifications but also showed some abnormal cells which they wont know what they are until i have surgery, t...

Posted by hollieollie on Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:22 pm with 3 comments

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thank you that has made me feel a little better x its still a worry but they have said it will probably only be 3 weeks before i have surgery then another 2 weeks for the results. this site has been so helpful as i have never heard of dcis before ! tha...

hollieollie, Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:55 pm
Had WLE what next?

Hi all, Was diagnosed with intermediate widespread DCIS on 9th August. Went in yesterday for wire insertion and WLE. Feel ok today not too painful. The doctor said they think they got it all, margins were a bit close to the edge??? and they had to take...

Posted by Faz on Wed Aug 18, 2010 1:02 pm with 4 comments

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Hi I had to wait 2 weeks for results,I think this is quite normal.They will tell you if they had good margins and they may suggest radiotherapy and whether the DCIS was hormonal or not ie oestrogen positive or negative and may suggest tamoxifen if its ...

melly2, Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:51 pm
results due soon

I had my up last Wednesday 4th August 2010, so far I have been on a roller coaster of emotions, It all happened so fast my feet have hardly touched the ground. D day is Friday when I get the results that will lead me down another path. I imagine that ...

Posted by ann51 on Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:23 pm with 6 comments

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Hello Libravet, I read your post and it took me back to my early days with this rotten BC lark! Your name reads to me as li-BRAVE-t, because this is what you are , brave. I think WAITING is one of the most scary , demoralising and anxiety provoking ...

fruitgum, Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:24 am
calcification

has anyone heard of calcification and what is it had biopsey done awaiting results

Posted by elaine-r on Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:41 pm with 7 comments

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Hi All, Very new to all this, After my first ever mamagram I was called back everyone I spoke to said that the mamagram is uncomfertable and a bit painful if you are on the large side bust wise thats me and I have no pain threashhold at all! as mine ...

misschippy, Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:47 pm
Just had a biopsy

Hi can anyone help me please. I had a mammogram followed by an ultrasound and xray then a number of biopsies, 5 I think while in the xray machine. They told me all about the tests they were doin graphically but no-one has told me why they were doin t...

Posted by Selley on Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:03 pm with 3 comments

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You must be feeling pretty scared. Waiting for test results is horrid. I would def call the helpline tmrw as the ladies are great. It took a week for my core biopsy results to come back. I had a fine needle biopsy first tho and that came back confirmi...

tors, Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:10 pm
Waiting to hear

Hi All, I am just waiting to hear back from my results. I had a mammo and biopsy on Friday and was given an initial 'you have cancer' diagnosis. I don't know how I feel/what to think currently. I am swinging back and forwards between emotions. I think...

Posted by angellica on Mon Jul 12, 2010 12:18 am with 23 comments

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Hi buzzy, sorry to hear of your dx, it's such early days for you. Be kind to yourself as you have had a massive shock. When you havenyour results and more idea of your treatment plan, you will probably find things will feel a bit better. Whatever happe...

tors, Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:59 pm
results back - 1 lump; 2 types of cancer

Hi All I received the results of my surgery yesterday and was told that the lump (2.2cm) was made up of 4mm ductal (grade 3) and the rest was invasive lobular (grade 2). I am concerned that lobular is ore likely to effect other breast but I was only ...

Posted by kallycat on Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:06 am with 14 comments

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Hi Kim, Don't ever worry about being a pain here. This is the place to come and air your worries, cry, rant or whatever you want. You are not alone we have all felt the same at some point. I totally agree with the others go back and get seen again i...

JC, Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:25 pm
Panic Attacks & Anxiety

Dear All Had my lumpetomy last week and get my results this coming Thursday. Have been suffering from panic/anxiety attacks for the past 3 years and they are so much worse at the moment. I just can't focus on anything else but the bc. Does anyone ha...

Posted by kallycat on Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:46 am with 11 comments

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Hi Maree How are you doing. Have you had your results back yet. I had a nice relaxing holiday with ny friend, it is now back to reality. I suffer from anxiety and take Paroxetine tablets,I have been taking these for about 5 years when i had a really...

weeannie, Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:43 am
Some reassurance please

Hi,this is my first post though i have been lurking since my Mum was diagnosed in January. We have found loads of tips and advice here but now need reassurance since her post op (mx) results. After 6 chemo (3 FEC and 3 Docitaxel) she had a mastectomy 2...

Posted by rach on Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:28 am with 10 comments

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Thanks again ladies. Very helpful advice. xxx

rach, Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:04 pm
bone scan??

Hi All, i had a bone scan on friday as my shoulder keeps playing up. after the scan i asked the radiologist if i could have a look at the scan. i noticed there were 3 black spots on my elbow? i asked her what they were and she said they were from t...

Posted by sukes on Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:42 pm with 20 comments

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Hi Suke, you made me go rushing to look at my pms LOL there is nothing you have said that could possibly give offence :) Dawn xx

dawnhc, Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:23 pm
Worse than expected.

I have just got back from having lumpectomy and sentinel node. When I was dx last week the dr thought that the lumps were localised and the lymphs were clear. Coming around from op yesterday they told me the nodes looked abnormal and did total clearanc...

Posted by AndiFloss on Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:39 pm with 34 comments

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Thanks.Looking forward to the sangria! Don't drink a lot generally but on holiday I tend to- especially this year! My consultant says path shows grade 1 and am probably cancer free but they still need to check the margin.The 6 cycles of FEC and 15 rad...

AndiFloss, Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:16 am
Her2 2+ awating FISH

Hi, I am new to this sight and this is my first post. I have some of my biopsy results which I understand I think. I am the type of individual who needs to be in complete control of my illnesses (I have Systemic Lupus) and my GP’s accommodate me in t...

Posted by slc1967 on Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:39 pm with 7 comments

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I just spent ages posting a text to you to wish you luck and my pc crashed and I burst into tears!! I hate that!! It's so unlike me!! Hey ho, I guess that's BC. I am heading into hospital next Tuesday ( when I should have been on hols with my kids. .)o...

fairbs31, Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:28 am
worried again - thickening

Hi everyone Well, I posted a while ago about a sore lump. I was referred to the breast care nurse. I'd convinced myself that it was a cyst, would be drained and that would be that! However, the nurse said she couldn't feel a distinct lump, but an area ...

Posted by comenius on Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:39 pm with 13 comments

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I've just got back from 2nd ultra sound. There i still 'something' there, its about 8mm. So they took 2 biopsies and I should get the results on Friday. Hopefully I'll have some answers soon! Thanks for your support Take care xx

comenius, Mon Jul 05, 2010 3:47 pm
lymph node involvement

Hi all Can I ask about lymph node involvement post operation. I had mx and 16 nodes removed, eight of which were affected and would be very interested to hear from ladies who have had similar experiences and their outcomes either recently or in the p...

Posted by mrs mc on Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:34 am with 4 comments

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Hi Dotty If you feel it would help to talk your concerns over with someone please do call our helpline on 0808 800 6000 which is open until 5pm. Take care Lucy

Lucy BCC, Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:44 pm
Recall after first mammo post treatment - other side

Hi - I wondered if others had gone through this. I was dx last June and had treatment. First annual mammo on Monday and today I got a letter asking me to go back for another mammo but this time on the other side. Can't help feeling anxious - any rea...

Posted by alexamay09 on Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:56 pm with 6 comments

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Hi I recently had a recall after a recent mammogram. They wanted me have an ultrasound and another mammo. All was fine in the end. It was just a normal bit of "me" they could see. But I came away feeling pleased that I had been REALLY checked out and k...

scottishlass, Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:15 am
? Misdiagnosed

Hi My nipple started to change, invert, approximately 2 1/2 years ago, I went straight to me GP who suspected breast cancer and referred me urgently to hospital. I attended the hospital and had an examination and mammogram 3 days later. The mammogram...

Posted by 1906gillian on Mon May 31, 2010 6:21 am with 8 comments

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Hi Gillian, Just wondered how you were. Haven't seen any postings from you recently. Dotty2 xx

Dotty2, Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:41 am
found lump-waiting for appointment at clinic

Hello- I feel a bit silly writing with nothing yet confirmed but I found a lump yesterday, went to the doctors and have been referred to a bc clinic which she said could take up to two weeks. I have reacted quite badly and been in tears for most of yes...

Posted by Lupita on Sat Jun 19, 2010 10:41 am with 14 comments

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from weightwatcher,been to clinic today,they were wonderful.i do have a lump and have had a cone biopsy got to go back next tuesday for results.dont really know what to expect from this,the doctor was bit scary she asked me if i had any questions but a...

weightwatcher, Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:05 pm
Freaking out

I'm 27 and 3 months ago found a lump in my left breast. I waited a month to see if there were any changes during my cycle of which there were none. About 3 weeks after finding the first lump I found a large mass in my left armpit. I was ok until I foun...

Posted by LittleOne on Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:55 pm with 1 comments

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hiya, sorry you are having such a hard time, waiting for test results is probably the most stressful thing i have even been through, so i totally understand your position. I hope you get the results you hope for, but in the event you don't, there are ...

tors, Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:04 pm
nearly a good result!

Hi all, I wrote last week as I was sent for mammogram and ultrasound by the GP who thought I had a cyst...then suddenly while there had a couple of biopsies sprung on me and told it was definitely not a cyst...went up today to get the results and was t...

Posted by mattnbensmum on Mon May 24, 2010 7:09 pm with 15 comments

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A perfect description of exactly what I have got, found of course on the bcc site Mondor's disease

mattnbensmum, Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:29 pm

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