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[quote=Anonymous]11:44 here -- I found a lump but the GP (who was not my regular GP) thought it was just a cyst or something else benign.  For reference, it was a hard lump, not soft or fluidy, and it was moveable in that I could kind of push it around, although it stayed in the same place if that makes sense.  She recommended a diagnostic mammogram.  After the mammogram the radiologist said he wanted to an ultrasound so I stayed and did that.  During the ultrasound he said he could definitely detect a "nodule" and that it looked to be about 1.5cm and he said it would probably be a good idea to do a biopsy just to confirm what it was.  As I said, very casual, no urgency, although I did sort of get the feeling that he wasn't making eye contact with me.  When I checked out they scheduled the biopsy for about two weeks later and, again, the scheduler gave me no indication that it was urgent.  So at that point all I knew was that they were seeing a "nodule" that warranted futher investigation.  It wasn't until I saw the letter indicating invasive carcinoma that I had any idea I was seriously facing cancer.  BTW, FWIW, the biopsy was not bad or particularly painful or anything (I had never had one before).

You are absolutely doing all the right things by moving quickly and getting the right folks to evaluate.  You will be fine, just stay vigilant and don't be ashamed to advocate for yourself.  Waiting for results is the hardest part.[/quote]

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