Mammogram referral

Just checking the post to see if there is news. Take care.

Thinking of you and your daughter today Kitty.

Positive vibes for your dd kitty xx

I'm new here and haven't formally introduced myself yet, but had to post my best wishes to your DD.

I recently had to go to the local breast unit, with a dimple in one breast. It was an un-nerving time, hubby was quietly frantic with worry but the unit were superb. In two hours I had mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. The staff were cheery and kind and the consultant was attentive. I came out with a dressing on my breast and the warning I would probably get some painful bruising over the next few days (I didn't have any at all in the end) and I had to wait two weeks for the result, which was negative. If it had been something 'nasty' they would have called me in sooner, but I was one of the lucky ones. Yes there was a small mass there, but it was nothing to worry about and it was probably age-related. I return in 6 months for a check up.

So I really hope it goes well for your DD, try not to worry too much both of you, though it's easier said.

Posted on other thread but best wishes to your DD kitty.

Fingers firmly crossed for your DD today. Hope you get good news

Thinking of you all today kitty and an update on the friend about whom I posted recently.She went to hospital last Thursday for 7a.m. and WAS OUT in the middle of the afternoon with just a large plaster under her nipple!! when I had BC 15 years ago I was in hospital a week, I had drains fitted,one of was removed after 3 days and one the day I came home and stiches in for 10 days which the District nurse came to the house to remove.How things change. My friend gets the results from hystology next Tuesday.

Oh Kitty something else for you to worry about. I have no experience either, but sending supportive (((hugs))).

Positive thoughts and lots of good karma winging it's way to you and yours kitty.

Hope it goes well for her kitty I've got my fingers crossed! Xx

Thank you all. I babysat DD's youngest yesterday as she was off school ill (she threw up all over me twice!)and DD seems much more positive. I'm not going with her Jess, her DH is and then they are going out for lunch but I have requested a phone call before they sit down to eat!

Glad to hear she is feeling less stressed. Most lumps are benign and most that are not can be cured these days. The statistics are very encouraging.
I had a cancer removed nearly 20 years ago and consider myself cured. Also her age makes it fairly unlikely that she has cancer - although it does happen to a few of us when younger. Hope it goes OK tomorrow. Are you going with her?

kitty no wonder your DD was stressed. As mentioned before, the best thing is getting it seen straight away and there are many harmless things it could be. Hope your DD has good news soon

Thank you all for your responses and all the lovely pms!

DH talked to her this morning and she is much calmer. But, it turns out that she has had two parents' evenings this week plus a session in the soup kitchen from which she got home at midnight! No wonder she lost the plot. I think I need a word about doing too much!

kitty Worrying for you all. I found a lump a few years ago. I was very quickly referred to the breast clinic at our local hospital. I only had to wait a week for my appointment, it was a very long week. This is what happened during my appointment. A nurse called me in to the consulting room, she gave me an ultrasound scan. Then a doctor came in, looked at the scan, told me it was a cyst and inserted a needle to remove it. They didn't give me a mammogram that time. Best wishes

Oh kitty ((hugs))
I've been there twice, thankfully neither time was cancer, but it's a thorough process and so different to years ago. Both times I had a lumpectomy and all went well.

I think it is worth saying that a fine needle aspiration is not suitable in all cases and I had a deep core biopsy and didn't get the results for a week but this was 15 years ago and things have moved on since then.

One stop clinics are very good as they can do the mammogram and fine needle aspiration in one session and you get the results before leaving.
I went through this with my younger sister when she was 30, they were 99% sure it was a fibroadenoma but she opted for an operation. She has had no further problems.
kitty for you and DD.

Oh kitty I have no experience, but everyone has been very reassuring above. I am sending (((hugs))) and all my positive support for you and your dd. XXX

No advice as I have no experience but big hugs to you both.

Oh kitty that must be so worrying for her. And as you say, not good timing given the school situation. I haven't been in this situation, but have several friends, and my mother, who have. Please remember that around 80% of breast lumps are non-cancerous, but I'm sure you've done all the research yourself.
Sending (((hugs))) for you and your DD. I do so hope it turns out to be nothing to worry about.

Kitty sending hugs and love to your and your DD,it is a worry there is no getting away from that I had this at the end of last year,I went for the mammogram and blood tests 5 days after seeing my GP with a lump,the whole process took just under 4 hours and the staff where amazing and very calming letting me know what was happening at every stage and why they where doing what they do,the result was negative and the lump diagnosed as gristly tissue which they said is the most common cause of lumps found,I hope your DD can relax a wee bit but I guess she is very upset and can't wait for the procedure to be done.xx

Oh dear kitty worries never come singly do they?
I will just say try to keep positive to keep the family from worrying too much, and I am pleased it is all going through quickly. for you all.

kitty I'm really sorry to hear how upset your DD is- I think we would all worry about it. DH had a breast lump this year and was referred to the Breast clinic at Leicester and they were marvellous. All investigations and examinations were done in the one place. He obviously couldn't have a mammogram (no boobs) but thorough examination of all his medical history and biopsies under ultrasound. The staff including the consultants were lovely to us both and although the appointment did take a long time and there was a lot of waiting about we came out with a clear idea of the clinical management plan which would depend on the results of the three biopsies taken - they take about a week to come back. He could then opt to be seen again or have his results over the phone as a booked appointment- he did the latter and thankfully he was fine if a little bruised. My good wishes and hugs for you both.

It is good that the referral is going through quickly and she will have les time to build up her understandable anxiety.

I had a similar situation many years ago and the nurses pushed me through quickly as I was on and off the toilet so much with anxiety that they wanted to put me out of my misery.

Mine was a cyst and they drai9ned it there and then.

Will be thinking of you.