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F*ck Breast screening call back

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AlPaccacino · 23/08/2025 12:12

Shit. Not a-fucking-gain. Had bc in 2012, full mastectomy, usual slash/poison/burn treatment.
Finally getting my head straight and my health back to normal after 13 years . Had a mammogram last week and got a letter this morning to come back on 2/9 for more tests. The letter is almost identical to the one I got back in 2012.

DH is out with his daughter until later but he can’t do anything anyway. I’ve WhatsApped Mum, but she’s at work until after lunch. Again nothing can be done though.

I’m sitting here spiralling and feeling like my head is going to explode. I can’t say anything to DS(25) as he’s getting his head around managing to get into uni and all that it involves.

I just want to scream into the void.

OP posts:
DeeKitch · 02/09/2025 18:21

AlPaccacino · 02/09/2025 18:10

Anytime between now and the next 3 weeks. Either a phone call or clinic call back.
But there was a definite big white splodge in the middle of my boob. Last time it looked like 4 octopus (octopi/ octopodi?) around my boob.

At least I wasn’t called a silly girl by the old white male doing the biopsy this time. Had a lovely woman who was a gentle as she could be.

How would he even have a clue? 🤬

gentle hugs xx

Muffsies · 02/09/2025 18:25

He called you what? I'd like to biopsy his ball sack with my foot.

Have whatever you need to get you through the wait, pizza is a great choice 👍 for starters. Take care, and i really hope the splodge is one of the many harmless things that decide to set up in our boobs.

Moreteaandchocolate · 02/09/2025 18:39

Muffsies · 02/09/2025 18:25

He called you what? I'd like to biopsy his ball sack with my foot.

Have whatever you need to get you through the wait, pizza is a great choice 👍 for starters. Take care, and i really hope the splodge is one of the many harmless things that decide to set up in our boobs.

😂 I need the laughing emoji back!!

Thinking of you op and hoping the results are back soon and good news 🤞🤞🤞

AlPaccacino · 02/09/2025 19:20

WhoAteAllTheDinosaurs · 02/09/2025 18:13

Some twat called you a silly girl while biopsying you?!?! Rude!

Hope the results come quickly and are ok for you. Look after yourself tonight.

This was the last time in 2012. The woman today was brilliant and reassuring. In fact there weren’t any men there at all today which was lovely.

DH has gone out to get me 20 hot wings as the £7.99 offer is back:)

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Oscarsmom71 · 02/09/2025 19:34

Sending you hugs.
It’s awful waiting on results. I’ll keep everything crossed for you.
Look after yourself in the meantime.

StrawberryJangle · 02/09/2025 19:37

I've had a shit day @AlPaccacino fuck that.

Here I am wrapping my arms around you and telling you that you are loved and supported.

DipsyDee · 02/09/2025 21:15

I’m you had to go through all this. Get lots of rest and I am sending you the biggest hug and handhold

Doodlie · 02/09/2025 21:31

Mammograms are not easy, and to have so many plus a biopsy, especially on a recall and having had a mastectomy with slash/poison/burn treatment, makes you a truly brave and heroic person. The woman today treated you tenderly. Ignore the previous idiot and hold that thought while you deservedly tuck into your hot wings. She, your DH and we have your back OP. Let us know how you get on. MN is powerful and very supportive. x

DipsyDee · 03/09/2025 09:40

DipsyDee · 02/09/2025 21:15

I’m you had to go through all this. Get lots of rest and I am sending you the biggest hug and handhold

I meant to say I’m so so sorry you’re having to go through this

Papyrophile · 03/09/2025 10:06

Keeping my fingers firmly crossed that it turns out to be nothing serious @AlPaccacino. I know how scary the waiting is. My routine mammogram has just been postponed -- but only because the clinic got flooded in a storm!

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AlPaccacino · 03/09/2025 20:48

Well just won £500 on PB so feel a bit better now. Still bruised though and about to brave the shower.
Another reason to wfh today; not allowed to shower for 24 hours. Was a very long day though.

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SummerEve · 03/09/2025 21:12

So glad that you had that little cash boost. Sending you lots of love and definitely thinking of you.

DipsyDee · 03/09/2025 21:24

Amazing wining the £500. A tiny bit of good news

Muffsies · 03/09/2025 21:38

Whoop! £500 quid, not bad. Family treat, or save for later?

AlPaccacino · 03/09/2025 22:54

Muffsies · 03/09/2025 21:38

Whoop! £500 quid, not bad. Family treat, or save for later?

Paid straight back in.

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Muffsies · 04/09/2025 11:36

AlPaccacino · 03/09/2025 22:54

Paid straight back in.

🤣 you're hard core

Mynewnameis · 04/09/2025 11:38

Hi @AlPaccacino
Sorry to hear your biopsy was so nasty.
I found it pretty horrible too. Local anesthetic didnt do much.
I'm now waiting for MRI results.

DeeKitch · 04/09/2025 11:43

Mynewnameis · 04/09/2025 11:38

Hi @AlPaccacino
Sorry to hear your biopsy was so nasty.
I found it pretty horrible too. Local anesthetic didnt do much.
I'm now waiting for MRI results.

How long is the wait from MRI - same as biopsy? Few weeks? X

Mynewnameis · 04/09/2025 12:07

@DeeKitch just had a call. Its Tuesday. A week after. Radiographer told me mdt was likely today to discuss me

DeeKitch · 04/09/2025 12:08

Mynewnameis · 04/09/2025 12:07

@DeeKitch just had a call. Its Tuesday. A week after. Radiographer told me mdt was likely today to discuss me

Good luck thinking of you xxxx

AlPaccacino · 04/09/2025 20:42

Mynewnameis · 04/09/2025 11:38

Hi @AlPaccacino
Sorry to hear your biopsy was so nasty.
I found it pretty horrible too. Local anesthetic didnt do much.
I'm now waiting for MRI results.

An MRI as well? Crikey.
I’m at the stage now, where I’m sick of investigations and wish they just cut the damned thing off. I quite like my flatness on the other side and this huge boob just sits there flapping about uselessly. I have to wear a bra and a foob just to look balanced. At least if it’s gone then I won’t need to worry about mammas and biopsies etc etc.

Just the fear of everything hanging over me like the boob of Damocles.

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Mynewnameis · 05/09/2025 06:46

I know what you mean. I was thinking if I need one off, I might as well do both.
Im large boobed but small bodied.

UncertainPerson · 05/09/2025 06:50

Lol at Boob of Damocles! I’ve been at the breast clinic 4 times and it feels like this exactly. May you have benign results as quickly as possible 💐

AlPaccacino · 21/09/2025 21:09

I have an appointment with the breast surgery clinic on Thursday. Eeep!

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SummerFeverVenice · 21/09/2025 21:12

Oh dear. I’m sorry. Looks like BC is back. Sending you a hug.

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