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[twinkle2000]

hi all, I am a 32 yr old mum of 3, i found a hard lump in my right breast a few weeks ago and was referred to the breast clinic, i had an ultrasound and they found that there were 2 solid lumps right next to each other, i then had a mammogram and they found another lump in my left breast. they are all solid lumps not cysts. i had core biopsys on all 3 lumps (apparently they looked suspicious), the results won't be back until next friday...I am really scared, can anyone put my mind at ease???
Twinkle x

[ncmichigan]

I'm sorry to hear about all the stress you've been under recently---that's a lot for a mother of 3 to have to deal with. I just want to add my good wishes to the others---I've always said waiting for the path report is absolutely the worst part of a biopsy! Like zouzi said statistically the odds are in your favor for benign results, especially at your young age. Even if it's the worst, it will have been caught early and highly treatable.
We'll just keep those positive thoughts going for you and hope for the best. Do try to keep busy to make the time pass more easily and hang in there---you sound like a strong woman and you'll get through this.
Sending you a big hug across the pond (       ),
nc

[twinkle2000]

Thank you so much for the comment...less than 12 hours to go and am spending that time keeping busy and spoiling myself rotten with some goodies that my friends have given me!! I am extremely lucky to have such supportive friends and family and to be able to come on here for a gripe when i feel i am boring them half to death.

Thanks Again
Twinkle x

[twinkle2000]

Well the results are in and i have breast cancer!!! to say i am in shock is a bit of an understatement!!!
At the moment i am feeling positive and will be kicking ***!!! am not sure if its in my lymph nodes and won't know til i have the op in 2 weeks time.

Twinkle xx

[zouzi]

Hi Twinkle,
I am sincerely sorry to hear this news!
A diagnosis of breast cancer is one of the most devastating things a woman can hear.You are certainly not alone...many of us have been through that shocking news.
You seem to be a strong, positive woman and this is one of the best attitude to fight this disease head on.Nowadays, with all the advanced medical treatments for breast cancer,more women live a full healthy life rather than die from it.
A breast cancer diagnosis is not the end of the world.You will have the best possible care from your Surgeon and oncologist who will plan a specific treatment for your particular situation.Hopefully the treatment will be successful as it was for many of us here.
Wishing you an uneventful surgery and prompt recovery.
You can do it Twinkle...Best of luck to you and God Bless!!.

[ncmichigan]

Twinkle,I'm SO sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis also. But zouzi is 100% correct in her note to you. I'm a retired nurse and I also believe a positive attitude has a lot to do with how we respond to disease. I had patients who weren't supposed to survive but they did. I think their
attitude, strength, faith and positive thinking was partly the reason. Of course, medical treatment and care was instrumental, too, but please keep that fighter instinct going and it can
make a huge difference. You don't mention what type of cancer you have and maybe your doctor didn't tell you that yet, but treatment will depend on that. It's never easy, but I believe you're strong enough to get through it and I hope it works well for you.
You'll be in our thoughts and we're here for you whenever you want support, information or just to vent. I'm wishing you all the very best and sending another big hug your way (       ),
nc

[twinkle2000]

well my operation has now been moved forward to tomorrow afternoon!!! went for my pre-op assessment today, have to go to nuclear medicine tomorrow then travel back to my local hospital for the op!
Have managed to speak to my boss and she is going to keep my job open for as long as i need off, they have been so amazingly supportive, and i never realised how many fantastic friends i had until now, they have been incredible, the hardest part has been telling my children and trying to make sure that my lovely husband is ok...we all seem to be pottering along so easily at the moment that it barely seems real?
well i will be back after surgery, hopefully with a bit more of a clue as to what happens next???
Thank you for all the messages

Twinkle x