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I found a lump in my breast, been to the GP and have been given an appointment for the breast clinic on May 8th.
I suffer from panic attacks and would like to lnow what happens when i go to the clinic......if i have an idea of the procedure, i can "mentally prepare" myself up for the actual day.

Thanks

Jean xx

(((((Hugs)))))

Jean.

PMed you.

R.B. xxx

Hi Jean. If you're talking about breast screening, it's a lot better than it used to be! Is that what you mean, before I reassure you?
By the way, I've had several scares in years gone by (I'm 51 now), and thank God each time, it's turned out to be a cyst. I'm a worrier, so I do know the feeling! :-((((
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hi
first i saw the consultant , and then he took a
sample to send to lab .......then had mammo
and a scan .........which took a few hours
and then went for results .it took about 4 hours in all
but at least got results same time
good luck
.................rosexx............

Jean do you not have a friend or family to go with you...?

My sister insisted on coming with me.....there are lovely at the clinic ....very understanding and caring ...

best of luck and will be praying for you xxxx

Thanks for the speedy replies, i have to admit to being terrified. My sister has just passed her 5 yrs free from breast cancer and 2 of my aunts died from the same thing.
My GP seems to think they may go straight for scan or taking a sample because of family history
I'm 54 now and have never had any health probs before, other than arthritis and the usual stuff.

Love
Jean xx

Jean, can I just say - at least they're keeping an eye on you, rather than just waiting. Perhaps keep thinking of that.
Keep us posted, won't you. Good luck!
x

Don't be scared Jean.....ask your sister to go with you....

Hayley,
My OH is coming with me, he is being so nice to me, and i'm being a bit of a b***h in return..... he does understand how scared i am though, so doesn't mind too much :-)

Love
Jean xx

Hi Jean i recently went through this luckily mine were just cysts

When I first went in the doctor had a quick chat asking me which breast i found it in, did i suffer any pain etc

then he examined me and gave me a scan which was the same sort of machine like they use when you are pregnant

At that point he found i was ok but from the info the breast clinic sent me they may also do a fine needle aspiration to take a sample, send you for a mammogram or a core biopsy in which you have to wait for the results.

I hope all goes well for you, will be thinking of you

(((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))

Jax xx

Hi Jax,

Thanks for the reply, it's been a great comfort reading all the positive posts from everyone.

love

jean xx

Firstly I want to give you a big {{{HUG}}}


Keep positive, you wont stand alone on here

Elaine x

Jean..................all I can do is send you loads of positive thoughts and wish you all the luck in the world.

xx

Mildred, Kitty,

Thanks for your kind words and positive thoughts. It really does help.

I'm going offline now, but will reply to any posts later.

Love

Jean xx

Hi,

Just wanted to agree with all of the above. The staff in this department are the best in the hospital (in my opinion) They completely understand how you are feeling and everything is done as quickly as possible with sensitivity and understanding.

I have had numerous cysts but each time they treat me the same, they never make me feel as though I am wasting their time and always do a thorough examination.

I too have a history of breast cancer in the family and it is reassuring to know that the system is there to protect you.

Hope all goes well for you, take care.

Frances

((((((((hugs)))))) loads and loads of them.. of course you're scared hun it's completely natural, I hope everythings goes alright for you.. xx

I have been to see the 'breast man' as he is known here in Wales twice with lumps in the past 4 years. I have had emergency mammograms about 6 times since I was 20. I am a lumpy person!

Mammograms when you first arrive in clinic, then a chat with the consultant as to whether he thinks the screening shows anything which might need further investigation.

Needle aspiration as Jax said in the first instance to examine the cells.

Have to remind you that 95% of the time lumps are benign.....

You will be surprised at how friendly everyone, staff and patients, are in clinic. They make you feel welcome from the first minute and try really hard to make clinic less clinical!!!!!

Try not to worry, I know how difficult it is but it's much better to get it checked as soon as possible.

I hope everything goes fine, good luck.

Sue x

Jean, as you may know, I was diagnosed with bc in Jan 07 having found a lump in my armpit. At the breast clinic I was given a mammogram but nothing was found, so I then had an ultrasound scan. In my case the scan showed an enlarged lymph node so I had a biopsy done on that a few days later. Nothing scary happens at the clinic, it's waiting for results that are the worst thing.

Hopefully you will not have bc...9 out of 10 lumps are benign...but if, as in my case, something sinister is found, then you should receive prompt treatment to get it dealt with. Try not to panic or worry too much until you know whether or not you have anything to worry about, easier said than done I know!

If it does turn out to be a malignant lump, rest assured that treatments for bc these days are very successful, both Jean Durant and I have survived so far...and whatever happens you will too.

Huge hugs

Dee
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