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Eloise2014
Member
11 years ago

Awaiting Results

Hi everyone,

My mum was diagnosed with DCIS at 35 and went on to develop invasive breast cancer at 40.

She unfortunately passed away and I am now undergoing screening (10 years before she was first diagnosed, I'm 25) I've recently had an ultrasound and am quite anxious as they found a 6mm solid mass with indeterminate features.

The doctor has said it's not anything alarming but due to my mothers history it warrants further investigation.

I had an MRI done yesterday and I'm sort of struggling with how to cope while waiting for the results and the prospect of further testing i.e. a biopsy. Can anyone recommend any good coping strategies?

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  • Robyn_W's avatar
    Robyn_W
    Member
    11 years ago
    Deanne I just want to say I will be thinking of you tomorrow with your first mammogram and ultrasound.I will be having mine in a few weeks I think.Cheers Robyn.xox
  • Deanne's avatar
    Deanne
    Member
    11 years ago

    Waiting is the worst. I have my first mammogram and ultrasound, since diagnosis last year, tomorrow. I then have to wait until next Wednesday to find out if all is ok from the surgeon. I have had lots of practise at this type of waiting last year but it never really gets any easier. The best thing is to keep as busy as possible as this distracts us from getting too far ahead with our thinking. No sense worrying about something that may not happen but this is easier said than done! I have a very busy few days planned. I hope that everything turns out ok for you. My own daughters (they are 21 and 19 at the moment) face screening from the age of 30 thanks to me getting BC at 47. If they could just find a cure we would all be able to rest easier. Good luck! Deanne xx

  • Deanne's avatar
    Deanne
    Member
    11 years ago

    Waiting is the worst. I have my first mammogram and ultrasound, since diagnosis last year, tomorrow. I then have to wait until next Wednesday to find out if all is ok from the surgeon. I have had lots of practise at this type of waiting last year but it never really gets any easier. The best thing is to keep as busy as possible as this distracts us from getting too far ahead with our thinking. No sense worrying about something that may not happen but this is easier said than done! I have a very busy few days planned. I hope that everything turns out ok for you. My own daughters (they are 21 and 19 at the moment) face screening from the age of 30 thanks to me getting BC at 47. If they could just find a cure we would all be able to rest easier. Good luck! Deanne xx