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27, breast biopsy and pregnant- so scared

Lacelil
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Hello, 27 and first pregnancy at 22 weeks, About 4/ 5 weeks ago i found a pea size lump in my left breast, went to my go who referred me but resurred me she doesnt think its anything serious. 

Fast forward to my hospital appt which to be honest seems like such a blur as i really expected to be in and out and say its just lump tissue. But they took a biopsy there and then and said something is there. Didnt go into to much detail and i was just hysterically crying ( probably hormones are crazy at the moment so that didnt help) 

When i did see the consultant i just could not get my words out, im sure he said he wouldn't of even done a biopsy if i wasnt pregnant, and not to worry, but then said its in a treatable area. Why would the consultant of said that if he didnt think it was anything and then says not to worry and dont worry. How can i not?

All i have done since is cry and just worry its only been 3 days since my scan and biopsy but im just so scared specially being pregnant with my little girl, its my first pregnancy and just feel so scared for the future.

Just wondered if anyone else had experienced anything similar with confusing information for drs/consultants. 

Feel this is going to be the longest 2/3 weeks of my life.

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    Hi Lacelil, sorry to hear you're having such a stressful time. You've done the right thing getting this checked out - the vast majority of people who have further investigation at the breast clinic are absolutely fine. It's difficult to take in everything that's said at the appointment and then of course we try to make sense of it afterwards. I drove myself mad trying to recall what the doctor had said to me! I hope you cope ok with the waiting and congratulations on your pregnancy. All best wishes xx

  • Hello Lacelil and thank you for your post.

    I can appreciate that this must be a difficult time for you but remember that having a biopsy done doesn't mean you necessarily have cancer. 

    Waiting for tests and investigation is always a difficult time. So I hope you have support around you and hear the result soon.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline

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