BIRAD4 awaiting biopsy results breast screening

[Longtobe2023]

Not sure what I’m hoping to gain from this post, a virtual hand hold maybe?

I found a lump 8 weeks ago (left breast) and had my ultrasound yesterday where he then checked under my armpit too? He then said he wants to take a biopsy of both breast and armpit which he did there and then.

i then saw the consultant after where he said on the BIRADS scale he put me as a 2 but the man doing my ultrasound and biopsy said said I’m a 4. He then booked my appointment for the 16th at 2pm and told me to bring someone with me…..

He was looking at me so sad when he was telling me it was a suspicious lump and the nurse was talking about how she thinks my breast implants and nursing could of been what pushed the lump out which is good that I’ve felt it early and it would be easier to remove then on the flip side said people score a 5 and it turns out to be nothing so to hold onto that hope.

im absolutely terrified, does this mean they are worried it could be bad news?

Nobody can say, unfortunately you will have to wait which is the worst part. Hopefully you get good news.

When I had my biopsy I was asked to bring someone with me. Thankfully they caught it early and 15 years on I'm doing well.

Thankyou for that! I’m guessing you have to have someone with you just incase.

this is going to be the longest wait of my life and I can’t stop having such dark thoughts of the worst outcome :(

I didn’t even think they’d give me a mammogram or ultrasound to then have a biopsy there and then has just nocked me sick.

im so glad to hear your doing amazing 💕

The wait is the worst! I was diagnosed last year and the waiting to see the consultant, then the week or so after for the follow up was just horrible. I don't know what the scores are that you have been given, but my advice is to stay away from Google and distract yourself as best you can. It feels like a long way away but your appointment will be here before you know it. Fingers crossed it isn't cancer and just a pesky cyst or something x

I am in the same waiting game, I went for a mammogram, 2 weeks ago, then straight away they gave me a ultrasound, she said there were lumps on the left, they looked ok, but the right had a lump that looked suspicious.
they then did a biopsy, I have a MRI on Wednesday then an appointment after with all the results. I have 3 children, I am praying hard, it will be nothing, but the fact the lady said it didn’t look so good, has filled me with doubts.

is it better to think it could be something bad, as then you are prepared?
I have no answers, just hoping Wednesday comes around quickly.

sending positive thoughts.

@newbebealso wishing you well. Honestly, I don't think anything can prepare you. I suspected I had cancer and was prepared for it but it's still a huge shock when you get the news. Cancer is rubbish.

I’m certainly preparing for the worst, now I’m thinking of all the random things that happened over the past year such as multiple dogs sniffing my left boob all the time which has now placed even more doubt in my mind.

from everywhere I’ve read this wait is agonising but like you said it will soon come round. I’m trying to prepare for the worst then if it’s anything better then that’s a massive bonus x

I was diagnosed in 2021, deep down I knew it was breast cancer, clinical knowledge and awareness that the lump was very different from the other lumps in my breast meant I prepared myself for the diagnosis.

Until I had the diagnosis only DH and I knew about it. I didn’t want everyone else worrying and trying to reassure me. I didn’t share with my DSis who had breast cancer at a young age. She was great and didn’t sugar coat it. She shared so much that she had been unable to talk about previously which was an immense help.

Once formally diagnosed we told DS, who was 17 at the time. Then I told friends and family via a Facebook group which I used to keep them all updated. It meant that we weren’t overwhelmed by phone calls and we could just get on with life around treatment.

At this stage the wait is agonising but I used the time to prepare. It kept me busy. Once you receive the diagnosis whether positive or negative it just means that you have less to think about. Filling the freezer with batch cooking, sorting out paperwork, compiling a notebook of passwords and important stuff is actually quite therauputic. Even if you don’t need it all it’s there for the future.

I hope that it is negative and you can celebrate after your appointment.

@Angrymum22 its so overwhelming! I’m so sorry you had to go through it all and I hope you’re ok!

I have a 8 month daughter and currently on maternity leave so I’m trying to keep myself as busy as physically possible, I really do have a feeling it’s going to be a bad outcome. It doesn’t help that they give you a BIRAD rating because I think that makes things a hell of a lot worse, i think id of rather they just say it’s routine practice to take a biopsy and send it away and inform you of results.

So I had a phone call to go in today instead of next week, unfortunately the biopsy from my breast lump and lymph node from my armpit have detected cancer!

I have a meeting tomorrow and the breast surgeon said I will also meet him next week to discuss the type it is??

I had a mammogram today (didn’t have one to start as I’m only 33) then he’s said they will get the ball rolling for surgery on both!

any advice welcome and here goes my next chapter!!

Really sorry to hear this, I was hoping for a different outcome for you. I was diagnosed at 33 last year, and had cancer in both the breast and under the lymph nodes. I know how terrifying it is, but it becomes a bit more manageable then more information you get. Always here for questions, either on this thread or PM me. There is another thread on here I'm a part of that is so so helpful too x

Really sorry to hear this @Longtobe2023 Im just coming through treatment. This time is awful but once you’ve more of a plan things get easier to manage.

this thread has been incredibly supportive : https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/cancer/5178874-likely-breast-cancer-after-ultrasound

Thankyou 💕 it’s invasive ductal carcinoma grade 2/3. That’s all we know so far because the rest of the tests aren’t back yet for the hormonal markers. And it’s in 1 lymph node for sure but they think it could be in the gland too.

im meeting the surgeon on Wednesday for the rest of the results and having a breast MRI booked, then it’s looking like chemo and surgery for the lump and removal of all lymph nodes under my left armpit.

im really praying to god its not spread!

Hi @Longtobe2023 I have the same diagnosis as you. I was diagnosed last week.
I know it seems like a bizarre thing to say but I actually feel better now than I have done in the last 6 weeks. The waiting is just horrendous and I definitely cope better with knowledge and a plan not just aimlessly wandering around with my eyes closed which is what it felt like.

My loose plan is lumpectomy and radiotherapy providing my lymph node biopsy comes back negative, if it's positive it will be lymph node clearance. No mentioned of chemo for me yet, I think that depends on the outcome of the further testing that is still being done on both biopsies. I have my next appointment on Thursday.

I can't imagine how difficult it is navigating this with such a little one. I really hope you've got some great support around you.

Best of luck with your treatment 💐

@Longtobe2023 yep I had the same diagnosis, stage 3. Mine was ER/PR positive but HER2 negative, so surgery first, then chemo and radiotherapy. This stage is very overwhelming but as @AlwaysALargeSauvignonBlanc it gets a bit easier when you have a plan I think (although be prepared for the plan to change!) hope you manage to distract yourself from it until your next appointment and enjoy some time in the sun with your little one x

@AlwaysALargeSauvignonBlanc i absolutely love your name!! lol

im exactly the same, I was actually happy to know what was going on because that wait was brutal!

theyve already said im having the full lymph node removal left side, im hoping the MRI doesn’t show anything on my right side too!

fingers crossed it all goes smooth sailing for us ladies x