Scans

There were three spots on the liver and they were all cysts. SUCH a relief.

However he found a 6mm growth on my gallbladder which will have to be monitored. He said it's probably a polyp but they don't biopsy them unless they're 10mm or more.

It's a bummer about the gall bladder but at least I know. If there's a problem brewing they'll be on to it early. Gallbadder cancer is rare, and usually diagnosed at Stage 4 because it's symptomless until too late. So all in all my stance on scans remains the same:  I'd rather have them than not.

Current state of mind:  phew!

@Sister Will do. No choice really!

Stay brave @kmakm

@kezmusc Yeah, what's wrong with 'possible liver cysts'?!

Might have something to do with the clinical coding (how the hospitals get money from the government).

@kmakm , They said the same thing om my last CT referral for my back.   Oh and then they popped on tumour markers on the blood tests form.   Gives you the cold shivers right? Aaagghhhh. They really should just right "history of BC"  would be much nicer me thinks.

In my waking hours I am quite calm and not especially worried about tomorrow's liver ultrasound. But two nights in a row I've dreamed of being diagnosed Stage 4... My subconcious is clearly chewing it over.

The paperwork arrived. I must say seeing the words "Breast cancer staging" was a shock. There's something about seeing it in black and white that's startling.

@Artferret Thanks Cath. K xox

Good news about your bone scan @kmakm. At least you can cross that one off. As for your liver cysts, i can say try not to worry but i know you will. Your bs sounds confident and that's the main thing. Cathxx

Hope so too @Mantis, thank you. Not too stressed so far. K xox

I’ve had all sorts of things pop up in my scans (including multiple liver cysts) that have kept me and Dr Google busy for days. All have been relatively harmless and I hope it’s the same for you @kmakm xx