Hi Beth, i'm feeling exactly the same as you at the moment :-( I'm 41, and i found a large lump in my right breast and had my breast clinic appointment today. I had a mammogram of both breasts, an ultrasound of both breast and right armpit. I aslo had a biopsy of the lump and node in the armpit. 

The waiting is torture isn't it??!!!!

I have an appointment to get the biopsy result on 23 Feb which is going to feel like forever. I have also been refered for an MRI scan because they said they couldn't measure the size of it.

I know people say most lumps are not cancerous, but it's difficult to not let your mind run riot. I have been going over and over what they said to me today, and analyzing every little sentence, tone of voice they used and their body language. 

The nurse doing the scan went to get the consultant, she then did the scan again, the nurse couldn't get the needle in the lump to get a sample, so the consultant had to do it. I  kept hearing them saying it was large and 'hard as rock'

The consultant leaned in close towards me and rubbed my arm while she said 'i'm affraid there's a lump', i felt like saying 'i know there is, that's why i'm here'. I don't know if it was her way of saying it's a cancerous lump, without actually saying it. Then the last nurse i saw just looked sad when she spoke to me, and when i got up to leave the room she also rubbed my arm and looked at me with a certain 'look'.

When are you getting your biopsy results?

I thought they could tell just from a mammogram and ultrasound scan as well, I got the feeling they knew, but didn't want to say until after the biopsy results. It's going to be a bloody horrid 2 weeks :(

But you're not alone, i'm going through exactly the same, and i'm sure there are lots of others out there as well xx

HI Beth i had my mammogram and ulta sound and biopsy monday  the lump in my right breast too the consultant said to me its highly likely its breast cancer. i have appt 23/ feb, so scared  my lump is huge i can see when i look in the mirror. people keep telling me your be fine but until they go through it they just dont know.x

Shelles29 i can also see the lump. When i turn sideways and look in the mirror, my boob doesn't just fall like the other. There is a very visible bump. The nurse that i saw first in the clinic asked me to lie down for the examination, and she said straight away ' i can already see where it is without touching you'. They could also feel a swollen node in my armpit (which i can't feel). She drew a large mark on my breast around the lump.

During the ultrasound scan the consultant also called it 'a suspicious looking lump'

I'm terrified more about the size of it and how fast it has appeared than anything else. They go on about finding it early, and, women have mammograms that find lumps that they can't even feel. So if it is cancer, how long has it been there to get this big?! :cry:

Have they said anything to you about an mri scan?

Fingers crossed we both have some fab news on the 23rd xx

yes they did they have to in case the cancer has not spread i hate going in them machine. good luck for your appt too, its nice to chat to some one that know how your feeling.xx

I am also waiting bioposy results and am terrified. I'm 46 and went for a mammogram as part of a trial of women under 50 never expecting to get negative results. Was called for another mammogram, ultrasound and biopsies. Results Wednesday. What's really bothering me now is not only did they find a lump but also changes scattered throughout my breast

Zo1, I really hope it was good news for you. I had a biopsy last Friday following a routine mammogram. I had no symptoms or felt any lumps so a complete shock to me. I go back this Friday to get my results. Feeling very anxious like all the ladies (and men) who have to go through this wait. My husband is finding it very difficult and feels so helpless. I have told him that all I need is his loving support and positivity. 

I found a lump 2 weeks ago, got an appointment 3 days later and at the hospital a week after that.  Had examination, monogram, ultrasound & 3 biopsies, and have an appointment in 2 days for the results.  Have to admit that my initial concern isn’t for me but for everyone around me who I feel I am responsible for and don’t want to let them down ie my children (late teens/early 20s, who I have single parented and totally supported, included financially, for 15 years), plus my Mum (my Dad died last year after 19 years of disability following a stroke and numerous health issues).  I would also be seriously *** off if I didn’t get to do the things I would like to do with my life without sufficient notice.    I did go on a once in a lifetime trip to China for my 50th birthday, but hope that won't be the last of its kind!

Hi I'm Toni 50 just found lump, waiting for biopsy n yeah solo stressed! Really need some one to chat to coz those I've told are either awkward or avoiding me, I totally understand how hard it is for them, I don't even wanna talk about it. But my first mother in law found a lump and I was pregnant, by the time I gave birth she was riddled and it had gone to her brain, my age ! I just need to chat x

Hi Toni, welcome to the site but sorry to hear that you have found a lump. I totally understand you being so stressed about it, who wouldn't be? Do you have date for the biopsy yet? Waiting for tests, and then the results is just hell and there's no easy way to get through it other than to try and distract yourself with good things, see friends, go out in the sunshine, watch movies, whatever will help you best. Having a good rant on here is good too so do come back any time. We have all been through it one way or another and understand how you're feeling. I kept everything to myself until after the diagnosis and in hindsight this was not a good idea so if you can talk to friends and family about your worries then please try. Look after yourself. Take care  Sue x

Hi Toni so sorry to hear you found a lump , and worried , I'm 43 I found a lump last January , so scary , remembering all the waiting around for results , and never forget the day they told me I had grade 3 aggressive Breast cancer , big shock , but I got through it the lumpectomy , chemo , radio , smiling and being strong all the way through , I've had the all clear had my one year on check all well , here to chat if need , take care , Ali xx