Awaiting breast referral results - how do others cope?

Hi I’m nearly 43, I found a lump a few months back but only attended the doctors a few weeks ago as I was unsure what it was. They referred me straight away and I got an appointment with a surgeon at breast clinic. He did an ultrasound and said he was concerned about my lump and referred me to have mammogram. Had my mammogram yesterday, the doc said it looks suspiciously like cancer. I had 6 core biopsies done on 2 areas and markers put in. I need to wait a week for my results. I know in my heart what is coming, I seen the lump on the mammogram and it’s a spikey thing about 2 and half centimetres. The wait is torture. Sorry for ranting but wondering how others coped in this situation xx

  • Hi there , the wait is awful I know . I would just say to go out everyday, try to keep busy …. Anything to keep your mind occupied . X 

  • Miss robo 

    sorry you are here it’s a massive shock to be told it’s likely this happened to me I was told suspicions week later it was confirmed my word fell apart for a few hours however i it my big girl pants on thought no way you getting me I .

    that was July 22 I’m fully recovered now and here to chat or help in any way I can .

    good luck for results remember until biopsy comes back this could be all ok xxx 

    love Lara xxx 

  • Many thanks, I’ll try to keep myself busy xx

  • I know it’s awful the waiting: I can’t think of anything positive that’s going to come from it after responses from doctors. I’ll do the same as you if I’m right and get my big girl pants on. I’m ready to fight this xx

  • Hi Missrooboo,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I have had two bouts of breast cancer and found this wait for a diagnosis the worst part of my entire cancer journey. I was told on both occasions, at the first visit to the breast clinic, that my consultant was pretty sure that had cancer. All you can do is to find something to keep your mind distracted with other matters and keep yourself busy with these.

    Cancer treatments have advanced greatly throughout the past few years. It is now 14 years since I was first diagnosed and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life.

    I sincerely hope that nothing untoward is found. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • The waiting is horrible, I am waiting too and my mind is in overdrive. Trying to keep busy with coffee meet ups and walking. It’s so hard to not overthink, talking helps me do if you need to chat I would be happy to

  • Many thanks for your replies, means a lot and knowing I’m not on my own. Cannot wait for this appointment to come through. It’s hard to keep myself distracted xx

  • Hi, I’m in the same situation as you. Biopsy on left breast, turned out to be a cyst but then I was called back in a week later as they were concerned about the right breast. I have extremely dense tissue apparently. Anyway, 3 biopsies done and ultrasound and 2 more mammograms and doctor said ‘we need to be prepared that this may be cancer’. So I have to wait another 8 days. I’m 46 with an 8yr old daughter. I also have Graves Disease and have (foolishly?!) been googling wether there is a link…

  • It's awful isn't it? I had ultrasounds, mammograms and biopsies, plus a marker added on Monday. The nurse said there were some suspicious looking areas, but couldn't say much else until the biopsy results come in. 

    I'm going out my mind waiting for the results. Trying to keep busy and telling myself most biopsies come back clear, the words suspicious looking won't leave my head.

  • I’m going to have a girly pamper night this evening with my daughter to hopefully help. Cheesy films and eating whatever I like until I get these results. Fingers crossed for you all that are going hrough the same thing as me ️